The recent New York accident occurred at about 6:20 a.m. According to police, a man, 43, was driving a car north on the highway. A sport utility vehicle reportedly crashed into the man’s car.
Police said the impact of the crash caused the man to be thrown from the car, and he passed away at the crash scene. Meanwhile, the man operating the sport utility vehicle allegedly abandoned his motor vehicle after the collision, fleeing by foot. No arrest was immediately made after the wreck. Authorities continue to investigate the accident.
New York Police may eventually find the sport utility vehicle driver believed to have caused the crash. In this situation, the surviving family members of the car driver who died in the accident may choose to file a wrongful death claim against the sport utility vehicle driver, seeking the reimbursement of monetary damages sustained in the collision. If they can establish liability before the civil court hearing the case, they may be awarded monetary damages to cover the deceased car driver’s burial costs. Damages may also help cover the loss of support for the deceased car driver’s surviving dependents.
]]>The accident happened as a man was attempting to cross the street at a Bronx intersection. As he was walking across the street, he was struck by two vehicles. The first vehicle was in the southbound lane on White Plains Road when it struck the 22-year-old victim. The victim was thrown into the northbound lane where he was run over by another vehicle.
The second vehicle to hit the victim fled the scene of the accident. He eventually returned to the scene and was arrested for driving while intoxicated and fleeing the scene of an accident. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital but sadly he died from his injuries.
Pedestrians face many risks when walking near or across New York City streets. There are many fatal accidents each year involving pedestrians where driver negligence was a factor. Accident victims, or their families in cases of fatal accidents should be aware of their rights in pursuing compensation from the driver at fault. Those who find themselves in such a difficult situation after an accident can benefit from speaking with a personal injury attorney to understand their options.
]]>The recent New York wreck took place at about 12:50 p.m. along State Route 34. According to police, a car and sport utility vehicle were traveling north along the road. The SUV then reportedly stopped for an automobile whose driver was trying to make a turn.
Authorities said the car then crashed into the back of the SUV before entering oncoming traffic, at which point a second car struck it. The first car’s male passenger, age 17, was pronounced dead at the crash scene. Meanwhile, that vehicle’s male driver, age 18, suffered serious injuries and was taken to a medical center for treatment. His condition was deemed critical.
The surviving family members of the teenage passenger who died in the crash may choose to file a wrongful death claim against the driver who allegedly caused the accident, seeking the reimbursement of financial damages sustained due to the wreck. Once liability is established, based upon a showing of negligence, claims for damages will be adjudicated. A successfully fought claim may lead to a damage award to cover the deceased teenager’s burial costs. No amount of money can undo the events leading to the fatal New York accident, but a financial damage award may help the deceased teenager’s loved ones more easily move forward from the accident.
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