Motorcyclist Injured In Port Crane Truck Accident Along Interstate 88
PORT CRANE, NEW YORK (August 1, 2023) – A motorcyclist was hospitalized in a Port Crane car accident with a truck along Interstate 88 not far from Exit 3.
Port Crane officials are saying that the accident took place around 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday. An 18-year-old woman was driving a Ford pickup truck when she rear-ended a motorcycle.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. The man was taken to Wilson Hospital. A full investigation into the Port Crane collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For New York Motorcycle Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in motorcycle accidents. According to the CDC, “Every year there are thousands of deaths and injuries to motorcyclists involved in crashes. More than 5,500 motorcyclists died on our nation’s roads in 2020, and more than 180,000 were treated in emergency departments for crash injuries.” There are a number of steps that drivers should take in order to avoid motorcycle accidents.
- Drivers should slow down during periods of inclement weather.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
- Drivers should be well rested before heading out onto the road.
The vast majority of rear-end collisions are preventable and involve some amount of human error. They tend to involve drivers that are speeding. Pursuant to New York Vehicle Code § 1180, no person shall drive a motor vehicle at a speed greater than would be reasonable or safe given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. There is simply no reason a driver should ever rear-end another vehicle in their own lane. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any car accident.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
If a pickup truck driver was working at the time of a collision, their employer could be held at fault. Generally speaking, companies are liable for the wrongful actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim.
Investigating A Port Crane Truck Accident
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the motorcyclist injured in this car accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Port Crane car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to answer any questions that you may have. 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 any type of support after an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
