Reng Ma Can, 54, killed in bicycle collision with hit-and-run truck on Avenue U in Brooklyn, New York
Cyclist killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run
Reng Ma Can was biking on Avenue U near East 9 Street in Gravesend around 5 p.m. when the truck rammed into him, police said. The driver did not remain on the scene.
Bicycle Accident Lawyers Discuss Truck-bike Collision in Brooklyn
When an accident involving a rental or lease truck causes injury or loss of life, complicated legal issues may arise. The driver, the truck’s owner and the truck’s renter or lessee may all be named as defendants in certain civil lawsuits, depending upon the facts.
After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.
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