Anyone who has been paying attention to local news recently understands that the issue of adding bicycle lanes on busy roads has been a contentious one.  Bicyclists want more room to maneuver, and opponents have been countering with several arguments of their own including costs.  Tragically, the issue is likely to receive more attention after what occurred today when a man was hit and killed in a Manhattan bicycle accident in a notorious location without bicycle lanes.

According to the authorities, the latest fatal Manhattan bicycle accident occurred this afternoon just after 5:30 p.m.  The bicyclist was riding his bicycle on Delancey Street near the intersection with Chrystie Street.  At that point, the bicyclist was apparently hit from behind and dragged under a truck.  The man was pinned under the passenger side tire and did not survive the crash.  This incident occurred near the site of a notorious bicycle accident that occurred in 2008 and where many Manhattan pedestrian accidents have occurred over the years.

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 in this horrific Manhattan bicycle accident.  Losing a life in this manner is always truly tragic.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York bicycle accidents.  Every year, more than 5,600 of these accidents occur, and they lead to nearly as many injuries and to 30 fatalities.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

While more information regarding this fatal Manhattan bicycle accident would be helpful, if it turns out that the truck driver was at fault for the crash, it's possible that the family of the man who was killed could file a New York wrongful death lawsuit against the employer of the driver.  If such a lawsuit is filed and is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the family for their lost income and their loss of companionship.

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 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.