There are many reasons that someone would try to explain in regards to why they fled the scene of an accident.  Perhaps they had a negative driving record.  Perhaps they were concerned about paying damages.  Regardless of their reasons, however, none of them are good or worthwhile.  Sadly, another New York hit-and-run case occurred yesterday in the Bronx when a motorcyclist was hit by a truck and lost his leg as a result.  The driver of the suspect vehicle then fled the scene.

The latest New York motorcycle accident took place just after 3:30 p.m. on Bruckner Blvd.  The biker was driving his O'Neal 1255 SX dirt bike down the street just as a box truck was attempting to beat the light that controlled the intersection between Bruckner Blvd. and E. 149th St.  According to witnesses, the box truck ran through a red light and the driver slammed into the motorcycle, throwing the driver off of the vehicle.  The victim, whose identity has not been released, suffered a severed leg as a result of the incident and was rushed to a nearby hospital.  Police are still searching for the driver of the box truck.

New York Motorcycle Accident Statistics

First, we'd like to extend our thoughts towards the man on the motorcycle.  We hope he is able to overcome this injury as many have before and to get on with his life in a positive manner.  Unfortunately, this incident will also become the latest entry in the statistical body of data regarding New York motorcycle accidents.  Every year, more than 5,000 New York motorcycle accidents take place, leading to almost as many injuries and several hundred deaths.

New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

If the driver in this incident is ultimately apprehended - and the majority of hit-and-run drivers are caught - the man on the motorcycle could bring a New York personal injury lawsuit against the box truck driver in addition to the likelihood of criminal prosecution.  If such a lawsuit was successful, he could recover damages that include medical costs, long-term medical and equipment costs, lost income and pain and suffering.  However, cases like these should only be filed with the help of New York motorcycle accident lawyers who have years of experience in holding those who create this sort of harm accountable.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today at 800-323-9900 to schedule a free initial consultation.

The Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald New York personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or another well recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this article. Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons who were not at fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.