Riding a motorcycle offers those who choose to do so a high amount of fun and the ability to move through traffic that can be a terrible delay for those in vehicles.  Unfortunately, driving a motorcycle is often dangerous, and that includes for those who are riding as passengers.  In addition, New York law requires that motorcycle drivers extend a legal duty of care to those passengers, and while it's too early to tell, it's possible that the driver in a New York motorcycle accident over the weekend breached that duty when his passenger did not survive the crash.

According to police, the latest fatal New York motorcycle accident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. yesterday morning on the FDR near Broad Street in Manhattan.  A motorcycle driver was moving down the FDR when he somehow lost control of his motorcycle.  As a result, the vehicle smashed into a wall.  Both people on the motorcycle, the driver and his passenger, were killed instantly as a result of the collision.  The names of those involved were not released pending notification of the family members.

New York Motorcycle Accident Statistics

First, we'd like to extend our condolences to the families and friends of both people who were killed.  To lose two lives in such a sudden and violent manner is truly tragic and shocking for those who knew and loved them.  Unfortunately, this incident will also add to the overall statistics regarding New York motorcycle accidents.  Every year, more than 5,000 New York motorcycle accidents take place, and that number has remained steady in recent years.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

As stated above, New York law requires that drivers of any vehicle provide a legal duty of care to their passengers so as not to put them in positions of unreasonable danger.  While more would need to be known regarding how this driver lost control of his vehicle, it's possible that the passenger who was killed could file a New York wrongful death lawsuit as a result of this incident.  If the claim was successful, the family could be awarded damages for medical, funeral and burial expenses as well as lost income and loss of companionship.

If this has happened to you, seek the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who understand what it takes to obtain justice for families who are suffering from grief and sudden loss.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today at 800-323-9900 to schedule a free initial consultation.