Anyone who has spent any time in the city understands that bicycles are a regular sight on the roads.  As a result, most drivers have come to understand that they need to provide enough room for bicyclists to navigate safely.  Unfortunately, that is not always what occurs, and while nothing has yet been proven or determined, what is known is that something went terribly wrong before a Manhattan bicycle accident that took the life of a woman who was hit by a postal truck over the weekend.

According to the police, this fatal Manhattan bicycle accident occurred on Saturday afternoon when two bicyclists were riding on West 29th Street near Ninth Avenue.  While the details are murky at this point, a postal truck collided with the female bicyclist and kept driving, as it was stated that the driver did not realize a collision had occurred.  The woman who was hit did not survive the accident, and police have stated that charges are not likely to be filed. 

New York Bicycle Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who was killed.  Losing a life in this manner is always a tragedy.  In addition, this Manhattan bicycle accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York bicycle accidents.  Every year, more than 5,500 of these accidents occur, and they lead to nearly as many injuries and to 30 fatalities.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

Clearly, more information would be necessary in order to understand how liability could attach in the aftermath of this Manhattan bicycle accident.  However, if the driver of the postal truck was at fault completely or even shared fault, it could lead to the filing of a New York wrongful death lawsuit by the family of the woman who was killed.  If they do file a case and it's successful, the family could be awarded damages that compensate them for their losses.

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.