Female Cargo-Bike Cyclist Critically Injured In Brooklyn Dump Truck Accident By Tillary Street and Adams Street
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (November 28, 2023) – A 29-year-old female cyclist was critically injured in a dump truck accident by Tillary Street and Adams Street.
New York City police officials are saying that the collision took place around 3:06 p.m. on November 15. The woman was crossing the street when she was hit by a red dump truck.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. She suffered severe head trauma and was taken to the hospital.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Brooklyn Dump Truck Accidents
Dump trucks pose a number of unique hazards for pedestrians. They are much heavier than passenger vehicles. Even a low impact collision could be catastrophic. According to the Engineering News-Record, “Dump truck accidents severe enough that the vehicle had to be towed away rose 9%, hitting 8,206 in 2016, the latest year statistics are available.” There are many factors that could contribute to a dump truck accident.
- Dump trucks have large blind spots that can obscure the presence of smaller vehicles and pedestrians.
- Dump trucks have a high ground clearance that can lead to people being sucked underneath the truck.
- Dump truck drivers are often asked to work at odd hours when pedestrians may be less visible.
All drivers must do everything that they can to avoid hitting pedestrians and bicyclists. Pursuant to New York Vehicle Code 1146, all drivers must exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians, bicyclists and domestic animals in the roadway. If a dump truck driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a bicyclist, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of dump truck accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Dump truck accidents are typically very complex events. In many situations, the dump truck driver involved was either distracted or traveling at an unsafe speed. If a dump truck driver was working at the time of a collision, their employer could be held at fault. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Brooklyn Bicycle Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the woman injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. It is our sincere hope that city officials will consider measures to make this intersection safer.
Have you or someone that you care about bene injured in a Brooklyn dump truck accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support you can reach out to us at (516) 908-9792.
