Queens, NY – Scooter Rider Killed in Crash with School Bus at Jackson Ave & Queens Blvd

Queens, NY (May 12, 2023) – On Thursday, May 11, a scooter rider was killed in Queens after being involved in a crash with a school bus. 

The accident was reported at the crossing of Jackson Avenue and Queens Boulevard. Emergency responders and firefighters were dispatched to provide aid to the victim. The rider was found unconscious, bleeding on the ground. 

The rider sustained fatal injuries and was later pronounced deceased. No further information has been provided at this time. 

An ongoing crash investigation is underway. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

New York Fatal Scooter Accidents

The electric scooter, or e-scooter, has become increasingly popular, especially in large cities where it offers a very simple and practical way to avoid traffic and go swiftly from one place to another. They are especially well-liked on college campuses, and some businesses even provide them to their staff on substantial sites. According to a recent report, there were 20 injuries for every 100,000 e-scooter rides between September 2018 and November 2018 in a large city involved in the study. About half of those injuries were severe, resulting in organ damage and bone fractures. 

Untimely deaths brought on by the carelessness of another person or organization are referred to as “wrongful deaths” in this context. In many ways, a wrongful death case is similar to a personal injury lawsuit. However, the plaintiff in a wrongful death action is the estate of the deceased victim rather than the injured plaintiff themselves, who is seeking compensation. In essence, the victim’s estate may file a wrongful death claim if the victim had survived and had been able to file a personal injury claim for their injuries, loss of income, medical expenses, and other damages.

Even while money will never fully compensate for a lost family member, receiving monetary damages for wrongful death can help a family continue to support itself in the future. As wrongful death attorneys, it is our mission to take the initiative in obtaining monetary damages for the loss of a loved one so that our clients can put their attention on one another during this trying time.

You and your family may be entitled to compensation if a member of your family died as a result of someone else’s carelessness. With the aid of a Queens wrongful death attorney, you can submit a claim and demand that the party responsible for the deadly crash cover your losses. Consult Metrolaw.com today if a member of your family dies in a motor vehicle collision. Call our offices at 800-469-6476 right away to find out if you have a strong wrongful death claim and to talk about how we might be able to assist you in recovering damages.