Bicyclist Critically Injured In Bushwick, Brooklyn Car Accident

Black Toyota Involved In Bushwick, Brooklyn Bicycle Collision Along Evergreen Avenue

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (October 30, 2024) – A bicyclist was critically injured in a Bushwick, Brooklyn car accident on Evergreen Avenue.

New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday. The cyclist was heading down Hart Street when they were hit by a black Toyota on Evergreen Avenue.

Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. They were taken to the hospital with critical injuries.

A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Brooklyn Car Accidents

Thousands of bicyclists are killed or seriously injured every year in car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “The number of bicyclists killed in traffic crashes has been steadily trending upwards since 2010. From 2010 to 2021, bicyclist fatalities ranged from 623 to a high of 966 with a yearly average of 800 (NCSA, 2022; Stewart, 2023).” Drivers should take a number of measures in order to avoid hitting cyclists.

Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
Drivers should use their signals to alert bicyclists and other drivers of their intentions.

Drivers must use caution to avoid any bicyclists on the roadway. 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 driver fails to slow down to avoid a collision with a bicyclist, they could be held liable through a civil claim. Victims of bicycle accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries.

Broken bones
Head injuries
Lacerations
Spinal cord injuries

Bicycle accidents are often highly preventable. They tend to involve drivers that are violating traffic regulations. Cities can do their part and take certain measures in order to avoid bicycle accidents. This may include ensuring that all intersections are well illuminated. Any person injured in a bicycle accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.

Investigating Brooklyn Bicycle Accidents

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the bicyclist injured in this Bushwick collision. It is our sincere hope that they are able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Bushwick, Brooklyn car accident? You may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.