Anyone who has spent any time on the roads in the city understands that bicycle delivery people are a regular sight.  These people are literally hustling in a physical sense to meet their monthly obligations, and they must depend on motorists to obey relevant traffic laws in order to be able to do their jobs.  Unfortunately, something went very wrong over the weekend and the result was that a bicycle delivery man was left fighting for his life after a Queens hit-and-run accident.

According to authorities, this Queens bicycle accident occurred on Saturday night just before 10:15 p.m. when an unidentified 38-year-old delivery man was making a food delivery along 99th Street near 39th Avenue in the Corona section of Queens.  Suddenly, he was hit by the driver of a Honda SUV, and the driver fled the scene.  He was since identified as 19-year-old Nishant Singh and arrested for suspicion of fleeing the scene of an accident.  The victim was listed in critical condition.

New York Bicycle Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our hope that the man who was hit and critically injured in this Queens hit-and-run accident is able to survive the harm he has suffered.  In addition, this Queens bicycle accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York bicycle accidents.  Every year, more than 5,000 such accidents occur, leading to nearly as many injuries and to almost one fatality every week somewhere in the state.

New York Personal Injury Lawyers

If the available facts are accurate, it's quite possible that the driver will face serious criminal charges.  In addition, the man could be on the receiving end of a New York personal injury lawsuit if the bicyclist chooses to file a claim.  If so and the claim is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the man for his medical costs, his lost income and his pain and suffering.

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