When New York motorcycle accidents occur and people are tragically killed as a result, most people visualize a situation where a violent collision takes place between two or more vehicles.  However, these crashes can unfold in many different ways, and different people can be responsible for these deaths for very different reasons.  Sadly, that could be the case with a fatal New York motorcycle accident that occurred because of cargo shaking loose from a trailer.

According to the authorities, this fatal New York motorcycle accident occurred yesterday just after 9:30 a.m. when two citizens of Canada were riding towards the Americade motorcycle rally.  They were traveling in a northbound direction on Route 9N near Hall Hill Road in Lake Luzerne when the cargo load on a truck moving in the opposite direction came loose and swung out far enough to knock the motorcyclists off of their vehicle.  Both people were killed in the collision.

New York Motorcycle Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the people who were killed in this crash.  Losing two lives in such random circumstances is always truly tragic.  In addition, this Lake Luzerne motorcycle accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York motorcycle accidents.  Every year, more than 5,000 of these crashes occur, leading to nearly as many injuries and to more than 150 fatalities.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

Clearly, there appears to have been a complete absence of intent by the truck driver.  However, that does not mean that he, the trucking company and anyone responsible for the cargo load that came loose will not face New York wrongful death lawsuits.  If such lawsuits are filed and they are successful, it could lead to damages awards that compensate the plaintiffs for their medical, funeral and burial costs as well as 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.