For many reasons, DOT road crews will perform their duties at night so that commuters and travelers can avoid having to navigate around them during times when traffic is typically heavier.  While this may promote safety in many respects, it also gives rise to danger and risk.  Tragically, a man who was working on road repair for the DOT was hit and killed early Tuesday morning when he was struck by a passing truck in a New York car accident.  Officials are investigating the situation.

According to the authorities, this New York car accident occurred just after 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning when a 59-year-old employee of the Department of Transportation was performing road work at the Cross Island Parkway near Northern Boulevard in Bayside.  While early indications are that the man was struck by a Department of Transportation truck, no definitive information has yet been released other than the fact that the man did not survive the injuries after he was hit. 

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who was killed in this New York car accident.  Losing a life in such a sudden manner will be difficult for those who were close to him to overcome, and we wish them the best.  In addition, this incident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York car accidents.  Every year, 187,000 people are injured and 1,200 people are killed in these occurrences.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

Clearly, more information would be needed in order to fully understand the legal rights and options available to the family of the man who was killed.  It's possible that the family could file for benefits under New York's workers' compensation laws, but it's also possible that the family could file a New York wrongful death lawsuit against the party or parties responsible for this death if certain factors are in place.  Situations like these can involve many different forms of analyses.

If you have lost someone in an accident, you need to seek the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting on behalf of suffering families for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.