On February 12, 2016, a 48-year-old woman was fatally struck by a dump truck while in a crosswalk in Manhattan. The woman, who was visiting from Canada, died at the scene from internal injuries.
According to the New York Daily News, the driver will probably not face criminal charges. The driver of the truck apparently did not see her crossing the street due to a blind spot and did not realize he had struck her until he turned the corner.
On February 12, 2016, a 48-year-old woman was fatally struck by a dump truck while in a crosswalk in Manhattan. The woman, who was visiting from Canada, died at the scene from internal injuries.
According to the New York Daily News, the driver will probably not face criminal charges. The driver of the truck apparently did not see her crossing the street due to a blind spot and did not realize he had struck her until he turned the corner.
Criminal liability refers to a motorist’s criminal prosecution for intentional bad acts and for egregious negligent acts which rise to the level of criminal culpability. Civil liability relates to a driver’s monetary responsibility for negligently causing an accident. Sometimes a motorist’s conduct includes both criminal and civil liability.
According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, in 2014, the NYPD investigated 1,840 large-truck accidents, most of which were caused by “human factors,” such as the use of cell phones, being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or not adhering to traffic regulations while driving. Even if it were merely an accident, when vehicles of a larger weight are involved, such as a dump truck, chances of a serious injury or death increase.
If you have been involved in a truck accident, contact an attorney who is experienced in handling such matters. Contact an experienced personal injury attorney who can advise you of your legal rights and remedies. Call the attorneys at the Law Office of McGuire & Pelaez, P.C. today at (631) 348-1702.
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