When New York car accidents occur and those involved leave their vehicles, it only invites more danger and risk for everyone in the area.  Tragically, that seems to be what occurred on Thursday after what began as a relatively minor accident turned fatal when a trucker was hit and killed by a passing motorist on the George Washington Bridge.  According to reports, the man had exited his vehicle to check on his cargo after the initial collision.

Witnesses stated that the latest fatal New York car accident occurred on Thursday at approximately 2:30 p.m. when the unidentified trucker, who was a 35-year-old resident of Queens, was involved in a collision with another truck when he subsequently stepped out of his vehicle to check his load.  Just then, he was hit by a passing minivan and pinned between the minivan and his truck.  The man was killed as a result of the injuries he sustained. 

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our condolences to the family and friends of the man who was killed.  This was truly a gruesome scene, and it will be difficult for those who were close to him to overcome this loss.  In addition, this fatal New York car accident will only add to the statistics regarding New York car accidents overall.  Every year, approximately 187,000 people are injured and another 1,200 people are killed in these occurrences.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

In terms of a legal analysis, more facts would need to be uncovered before a proper recommendation could be given to the family of the man who was killed.  Those facts would need to describe what led to the initial accident and whether or not the driver of the minivan could have avoided the trucker as he stood next to his vehicle.  All of these factors could be relevant in regards to deciding whether or not to file a New York wrongful death lawsuit.

If you have lost someone you love because of a negligent or reckless driver, you need to seek the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who have been successfully defending the rights of suffering families for nearly 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.