Rental car agencies tend to have restrictions on the age at which someone can rent a vehicle, and these restrictions usually deal with a minimum age of a driver.  For the most part, there is no restriction on those who are older, and that appears to be one of the issues involved with a New York personal injury lawsuit that was filed against a rental car company and a 90-year-old driver in response to a New York motorcycle accident that occurred earlier this month.

According to records, this New York motorcycle accident occurred on October 8 when a 55-year-old man riding a motorcycle was proceeding through an intersection at County Route 27A in Ancram.  As he did so, the 90-year-old woman turned left into the intersection and into the path of his vehicle.  The two collided and the man lost his leg as a result.  He is suing both the woman and the rental car agency for providing her with a vehicle. 

New York Motorcycle Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our hope that the man who lost his leg in this New York motorcycle accident is able to quickly rebuild his life and move on.  In addition, we hope that this New York personal injury lawsuit leads to a just result.  This crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding these crashes on a state-wide basis.  Every year, more than 5,500 of these accidents occur, leading to nearly as many injuries and to almost 200 fatalities.

New York Serious Injury Lawyers

When a situation such as the one involved in this New York motorcycle accident arises, the filing of a New York personal injury lawsuit is an appropriate response.  If this lawsuit turns out to be successful for the plaintiff in the case, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate him for his medical costs both past and future and his lost income, as he was a truck driver.  He could also be compensated for his pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed by someone else in a crash, you need to seek the help of New York serious injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of those injured for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.