Bicyclists are a constant sight in the city, and anyone who drives a vehicle has generally come to expect that those riding on two wheels will appear in their view and perhaps in their path from time to time.  Unfortunately, that understanding doesn't always prevent New York bicycle accidents, and tragically, after fighting for his life for several days, a man succumbed to injuries suffered in a Manhattan bicycle accident that occurred early last week.

According to the authorities, this now fatal Manhattan bicycle accident occurred last Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Canal Street and West Broadway.  A 54-year-old man was riding his bicycle at that location when he was hit by the front of a Jaguar.  He was not wearing a helmet and suffered head injuries as a result of the crash.  He was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition and hung on for over a week, but he unfortunately passed away earlier this week.

New York Bicycle 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.  Losing a life after such a courageous battle will be difficult for those who were close to him to overcome.  In addition, this fatal Manhattan bicycle accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York bicycle accidents.  Every year, more than 5,500 of these crashes occur, leading to nearly as many injuries and to 30 fatalities.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

Clearly, more information would be necessary in order to understand fault with regards to this fatal Manhattan bicycle accident.  It seems that the man who was killed could be partially at fault for the result given that he was not wearing a helmet, but that alone would not prevent the possibility of the family bringing a New York wrongful death lawsuit against the driver.  If they do and the case is successful, the family could recover damages after the percentage of fault assigned to the bicyclist was applied to the amount.

If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you need to seek the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of grieving families for many years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.