Motorcyclist Killed In Niagara Falls Car Accident Along Niagara Falls Boulevard
NIAGARA FALLS, CALIFORNIA (March 21, 2020) – A motorcyclist has tragically died in a car accident along Niagara Falls Boulevard.
New York Police Department officials are saying that the collision occurred in the evening. For reasons that remain under investigation a car hit the motorcyclist and knocked them to the ground.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident in order to help the victim. Despite life-saving measures they later died due to their injuries.
An investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Niagara Falls Car Accidents
Motorcyclists are at a greater risk of being involved in car accidents due to their small profile. According to the Insurance Information Institute, “Motorcycles are by their nature far less crashworthy than closed vehicles. They are also less visible to other drivers and pedestrians and less stable than four-wheel vehicles. Operating a motorcycle requires a different combination of physical and mental skills than those used in driving four-wheel vehicles. Motorcyclists and their passengers are more vulnerable to the hazards of weather and road conditions than drivers in closed vehicles.” There are a number of causes of motorcycle accidents including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Fatigue
- Drug use
The family of any victim that died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are. There are, however, statute of limitations associated with filing a civil claim.
Investigating a Niagara Falls Car Accident
We at Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim that died in this accident. Any person that may have seen what happened should reach out to police as they continue their investigation. It is our sincere hope that measures are being put in place to help prevent additional accidents like this.
