When New York traffic accidents occur, there are several parties who can be liable for any damages that may have been incurred as a result of the crash.  These potential liable parties include the city where an accident took place.  The family of a boy who was 12 years old at the time of a Brooklyn bicycle accident made the allegation that the city was liable for failing to take steps to add safety measures to a dangerous area, and a jury recently agreed, awarding the family $19 million in damages.

The Brooklyn bicycle accident at issue involved a 12-year-old boy being hit by a speeding driver in December of 2004.  The accident occurred on Gerritsen Avenue when the boy was hit by the driver of a speeding vehicle.  As a result of the crash, the boy spent two years in the hospital and suffers from a permanent traumatic brain injury that will likely never allow him to live on his own.  The driver in the accident was found to be liable for $17 million in damages. The city was found liable for failing to act on pleas from residents to add a traffic light to the area because of the danger of the location.

New York Bicycle Accident Statistics

First, we'd like to offer our support for the family who won this large verdict for their losses tied to this Brooklyn bicycle accident, and we hope that they are able to recover those funds soon.  They will be needed to help fund all of the care the young man is going to need in life.  In addition, this crash has since become part of the overall statistics regarding New York bicycle accidents.  Every year, more than 5,600 of these crashes occur, leading to more than 5,500 injuries and to 30 fatalities. 

New York Personal Injury Lawyers

This New York personal injury lawsuit that's based on the Brooklyn bicycle accident from several years ago clearly shows that there are several parties that can be found liable when someone is harmed in any type of crash.  People who are forced into this position can file a legal claim against the parties they believe to be responsible for their losses, and if their claims are successful they could lead to damages awards that compensate plaintiffs for those losses.

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