Thursday morning crash occurred near Sip Avenue and Route 1&9
JERSEY CITY, NJ, (October 31, 2024) - A 43-year-old motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries Thursday morning in a collision with a passenger vehicle in Jersey City.
Steven Brown lost his life Thursday morning in a motorcycle accident near Sip Avenue and Route 1&9 in Jersey City.
According to the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office, the incident occurred near Sip Avenue and Route 1&9 shortly before 9 a.m.
The motorcyclist, identified as Steven Brown, of Jersey City, was rushed to Jersey City Medical Center, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH INVESTIGATION
People driving in cars need to be extra careful on the roads to ensure the safety of vulnerable road users like motorcyclists.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 6,530 motorcyclists killed on U.S. roadways in 2021, an increase of 9 percent from 2020.
While the cause and liability of the crash are being investigated, Andrew G. Finkelstein, Managing Partner at Jacoby & Meyers Law Offices, said it is important that a competent attorney handles investigations into cases such as this to protect the rights of the victim's family.
"It is essential to reconstruct the accident to identify all the vehicles involved and determine the circumstances that led to the accident or the driver at fault."
"Insurance companies are never on the side of a victim injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident,” said Finkelstein. “According to the Insurance Research Institute, on average, an injured person who receives help from a lawyer ends up receiving three and a half times more money than those who do not."
Well-known lawyers such as Finkelstein, experienced in motorcycle accidents, can help protect your rights by guiding you through every step of the process.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family members of Paul Krampitz may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a catastrophic accident such as this tragic incident.
"People who get into an auto accident suffer unimaginable consequences in the form of mental and physical pain, and, in cases of fatalities, the victim's family and loved ones are left devastated," added Finkelstein, who is also a national legal analyst for Newsline.
"It is always recommended that, as a victim, you don't give statements right away after the crash to an insurance company."
"You might be in shock, and anything said at the time may lower the chances of getting justice. Hiring an attorney will be the best route to protect your rights," added Finkelstein.
Newsline's national legal analyst Andrew G. Finkelstein is experienced in motorcycle accidents, and if you or a family member need help he's available for a free consultation to guide you.
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