Investigation Underway After Two Pedestrians Injured In Jackson Heights, Queens Motorcycle Accident By 37th Avenue and 90th Street
QUEENS, NEW YORK (September 24, 2024) – Two pedestrians are injured after being hit by a motorcycle in Jackson Heights, Queens by 37th Avenue and 90th Street.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 5:40 p.m. on Monday. Two pedestrians were crossing the street when they were hit by a motorcycle.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. They were both taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
They have since been listed in stable condition. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For New York City Pedestrian Accidents
Far too many people are killed or seriously injured in pedestrian collisions in New York every year. According to the New York State Department of Health, “Injuries to pedestrians are among the top 10 leading causes of injury-related hospital admissions and death for almost all age groups In New York State. Approximately 300 pedestrians are killed and 15,000 are injured by motor vehicles each year on the state’s roadways, and more than 3,000 pedestrians are admitted to the hospital annually.” Cities can take several measures in order to prevent pedestrian collisions.
- Cities can install traffic calming measures in areas where drivers routinely speed.
- Cities can install pedestrian bridges in locations with heavy traffic.
- Cities can choose to heavily enforce traffic infractions likely to lead to pedestrian collisions.
All drivers must take measures in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. 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 hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any pedestrian collision.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- An experienced pedestrian accident attorney should be contacted.
Pedestrians lack the protection of enclosed vehicles and are more likely to be overlooked. It is very common for drivers to simply not pay attention to the road ahead of them and hit pedestrians as they are crossing the street. Any person injured in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating New York City Pedestrian Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the victims of this collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Jackson Heights, Queens pedestrian 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. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
