Two Bicyclists Injured In Brooklyn Car Accident on Vanderbilt Avenue

Driver Rear-Ended Bicyclists In Brooklyn Collision Near Vanderbilt Avenue and Lafayette Avenue

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (November 9, 2024) – Two bicyclists were seriously injured in a Brooklyn car accident at the intersection of Vanderbilt Avenue and Lafayette Avenue.

New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. A vehicle was traveling northbound when it hit the two cyclists from behind.

Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims. Both were taken to the hospital, and one was listed in critical condition.

A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Brooklyn Bicycle Accidents

Thousands of bicyclists are critically injured or killed in bicycle collisions every year. According to the NHTSA, “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).” There are a number of common causes of bicycle collisions.

• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• Inclement weather
• Driver intoxication

Drivers have a legal obligation to take steps in order to avoid causing collisions. One of the most common causes of collisions remains speeding. According to New York Vehicle Code 1180, “No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing.” It is important that victims of bicycle accidents take a number of steps in order to protect their rights.

• Victims should seek medical care as early as possible.
• Victims should collect the police report for the collision.
• Victims should consult an experienced personal injury lawyer.

It can be hard to know where to begin after any bicycle accident. Victims are often left with catastrophic injuries, high medical costs, and an uncertain future. These collisions can make it hard for people to be gainfully employed. Any person injured in a bicycle accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.

Investigating New York City Bicycle Accidents

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the bicyclists injured in this Brooklyn collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. This was a preventable collision that should have never taken place.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Brooklyn bicycle accident? You may have legal recourse. 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. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.