Left Turn Leads To Serious Car Accident In Niagara Falls By Hyde Park Boulevard and Cleveland Avenue
NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK (September 28, 2024) – Two people were injured in a Niagara Falls motorcycle accident by Hyde Park Boulevard and Cleveland Avenue.
Niagara Falls police are saying that the collision took place around 4:48 p.m. on Friday. A woman was making a left turn in a 2008 Ford Fusion in front of a Harley Davidson.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims. Two people were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment for broken bones and internal injuries.
Liability For New York Car Accidents
Motorcyclists are much more likely to be seriously injured in a collision than those in passenger vehicles. According to the National Safety Council, “Although motorcycles make up only 3% of all registered vehicles and 0.7% of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States, motorcyclists accounted for 14.6% of all traffic fatalities and 3.5% of all injuries in 2022. A factor that directly influences motorcycle fatality trends is helmet use.” Drivers should take several steps to avoid colliding with motorcycles.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
- Drivers should use their turn signals to let other drivers know of their intentions.
- Drivers should slow down during periods of inclement weather.
Drivers must always act responsibly and take steps to avoid collisions. According to New York Vehicle Code 1141, “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.” It is important that certain steps are taken after any motorcycle accident.
- Victims should seek a medical evaluation.
- Victims should collect the police report for the collision.
- Victims should seek the advice of a skilled motorcycle accident attorney.
It is estimated that 93% of all car accidents involve some amount of driver error. This is particularly true at intersections. Drivers often fail to check their blind spots and turn into the paths of vehicles. Any person injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A motorcycle accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Niagara Falls Motorcycle Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the victims of this Niagara Falls motorcycle accident. 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 Niagara Falls motorcycle accident? Our team of motorcycle accident 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.
