Motorcycle Accident Kills New York Woman
A 25-year-old New York woman was killed in a motorcycle accident after her motorcycle hit the back of a box truck in on the Interstate 95 in Greenwich. According to this news report in the Stamford Advocate, the woman fell off her Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle after striking the truck as she tried to move from the left to the center lanes. After falling off her bike, the woman was struck by another motorcycle and a car, the news report stated. She was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was injured.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are about 4 million registered motorcycles in the United States. Motorcycles are gaining popularity with Americans because of their low initial cost and good fuel efficiency. Motorcycle accident fatalities represent 5 percent of all highway fatalities each year, but motorcycles represent only 2 percent of all registered vehicles in the United States.
One of the main reasons motorcyclists are killed in motorcycle accidents in New York and throughout the United States is because the motorcycle itself provides no protection in a crash. For example, about 80 percent of reported motorcycle accidents result in injury or death. Only 20 percent of other auto accidents result in injury or death.
Like all auto accidents in New York, if you have been injured in a motorcycle accident as a result of someone else's negligence, you may be able to seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, future medical expenses and loss of earnings as well as other related damages.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motorcycle crash or any other type of auto accident, please contact Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP for a free consultation. We know what it takes to fight for your rights and win fair compensation to cover your damages and loss. Our skilled New York auto accident lawyers will not only deal with your auto accident case skillfully and efficiently, but also with sensitivity. We genuinely care about our clients and their well-being. Call us today to find out how we can help you with your New York personal injury claim.
