According to WABC 7 Online:

"A woman in the Bronx who spent her life trying to improve the lives of others has been killed while riding her bicycle.

The accident happened Wednesday morning. Ms. Charlop was riding her bicycle to work. She swerved into the path of a New York City bus after a motorist suddenly flung open his car door.

Renee Webb lives just across the street.

"He should have had his car door closed. She would have had to go around it, you know. She would be here today," Webb said."

While there was likely no intent to cause harm whatsoever on the part of the person who opened the car door, negligence does not require intent - only what basically amounts to a lapse in judgment.  Failing to look before opening a car door on a busy street where bicyclists are known to travel could constitute such negligence.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a traffic accident, you need the help of a New York auto accident lawyer who understands what it takes to successfully fight for the rights of those who are wrongfully injured or killed.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.