Four People Hospitalized After Two Motorcycles Collided In The Town of Madrid on State Route 310
MADRID, NEW YORK (October 1, 2023) – Four people were injured after two motorcycles collided along State Route 310 in the Town of Madrid.
Madrid police officials are saying that the accident took place on Sunday. A motorcycle with a female passenger rear-ended another motorcycle with a female passenger.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help all of the victims. Two women and two men were transported to Canton-Postdam Hospital.
A full investigation into the Madrid collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Madrid Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are uniquely vulnerable in collisions. According to the National Safety Council, “Although motorcycles make up only 3% of all registered vehicles and 0.6% of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States, motorcyclists accounted for 14% of all traffic fatalities, 18% of all occupant fatalities, and 4% of all occupant injuries in 2020.” Victims of motorcycle accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Many collisions are caused by drivers that follow other vehicles too closely. Pursuant to New York Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1129(a), “The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.” Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim.
Investigating A New York Car Accident
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Madrid motorcycle accident? Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. This was a preventable collision that should not have taken place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Madrid motorcycle accident? Our team of motorcycle accident attorneys are 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. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any collision, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
