Personal Injury Law

Fatal New York Motorcycle Accident

Timothy Otis, a 37-year-old man died in a New York motorcycle accident, according to this news report. Otis was driving west on Route 25 in St. James when he struck a sport utility vehicle that was turning left on to the roadway. The driver of the SUV was treated and released from the hospital. Otis died from his injuries. No one has been cited or arrested pending an investigation.

The most important part of any Long Island car accident investigation is the determination of fault. Who was responsible for the accident? It is extremely common for motorcycle accidents to take place when a vehicle is turning left. These accidents have devastating effects on the motorcycle rider because it is the motorcycle rider who is exposed to the elements and faces a higher risk than the motorist in the passenger vehicle. If the driver of the vehicle is determined to have been negligent, then he or she can be held accountable for the accident and resulting injuries or death. It is also important to find out whether the driver was operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. That would make it a criminal case as well.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident in New York, please call the skilled New York auto accident lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP for a free and comprehensive consultation. We will thoroughly investigate the incident, carefully examine police reports and gather the evidence necessary to help you secure fair compensation for your injuries and/or loss. Please call us today.

Full post as published by New York Injury Talk Blog on May 27, 2009 (boomark / email).