Bicyclist James Giambalvo, 52, struck and killed by vehicle while riding on Wilson Avenue in Staten Island, New York
Bicyclist Killed on Residential Staten Island Street by a Reckless Driver(link is external)
A man on a bicycle was crushed and killed by a reckless SUV driver on Friday morning on a residential street in Staten Island that is known as both for its quiet, surburban quality and for its wide design that encourages speeding.
NYPD identifies man, 52, who died in fatal bicycle-SUV crash on Staten Island(link is external)
Officers found Giambalvo unconscious and unresponsive with severe trauma on his head and body. He was transported by EMS to Staten Island University Hospital in Ocean Breeze, where he died, according to the police statement.
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.