Bicyclist Injured In Closter Car Accident On Knickerbocker Road
CLOSTER, NEW JERSEY (March 21, 2020) – A bicyclist was injured in a car accident along Kickerbocker Road.
New Jersey Police Department officials are saying that the collision occurred around 1:40 p.m. For reasons that remain under investigation Toyota Camry hit the bicyclist and knocked them to the ground.
The victim was airlifted to the Hackensack University Medical Center in critical condition. Neither alcohol nor drugs are believed to have been factors in the crash.
An investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
Liability In Closter Car Accidents
All driver have a legal responsibility to take measures in order to avoid hitting bicyclists. Many accidents are caused by drivers that make dangerous left turns. Drivers are supposed to yield the right of way before making left turns. Bicyclists tend to get looked over because they have a small profile. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering.
Investigating A Closter Car Accident
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a car accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the information and resources that they need.