Driver Charged Following East New York MTA Bus Accident By Essex Street near New Lots Avenue
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (July 1, 2023) – At least 14 people were injured in an East New York MTA bus accident near the intersection of Essex Street near New Lots Avenue.
New York City police officials are saying that the accident took place around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. A Toyota Sienna and a Ford Escape SUV were involved in a collision with an MTA bus.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. A total of 14 people required hospitalization.
One person was listed in critical condition. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For East New York MTA Bus Accidents
Far too many people are injured in accidents with MTA buses every year. According to one report from the New York Post, “At least 2,520 people — or 2.7 per day — were injured [from 2015 – 2018], according to the MTA. At least 14 people died, including a 25-year-old skateboarder, a 62-year-old pedestrian, a 60-year-old motorist and a 70-year-old with a walker who was mutilated by a hit-and-run bus.” There are a number of steps that bus drivers should take in order to avoid collisions.
- Bus drivers should check their blind spots before turning.
- Bus drivers should follow vehicles at a safe distance.
- Bus drivers should be well rested before the start of their shift.
All bus drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting other vehicles. Pursuant to New York Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1180, no person is allowed to operate a motor vehicle faster than what would be prudent or safe given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. If a bus driver was speeding prior to an accident, this could create the basis of a negligence claim. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any bus accident.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- An experienced bus accident attorney should be contacted.
Many victims of bus accidents may not realize the full extent of their injuries for some time. Even after a person’s physical injuries have healed, many victims are left with long-term psychological trauma. Any person that is injured in a bus accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. A bus accident attorney can examine the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating New York City Bus Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this East New York MTA bus accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a East New York bus accident? You may be entitled to financial compensation. Our team of personal injury attorneys are committed to getting accident victims the support and justice that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
