Tamar Monhait, 41, dies after crashing bicycle into garbage truck on Southeast Water Avenue in Portland, Oregon
Portland bicyclist dies after crashing into garbage truck
Monhait was riding northbound on Southeast Water Avenue when she crashed into the side of a southbound truck turning east onto Taylor Street just before 2 a.m., police said.
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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