Investigation Underway After 15 People Were Injured In Downtown Brooklyn Bus Collision By Elm Place and Livingston Street
DOWNTOWN, BROOKLYN (July 12, 2024) – At least 15 people were injured in a collision between a U-haul and bus in downtown Brooklyn at the intersection of Elm Place and Livingston Street.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 2:50 p.m. on Sunday. A bus was involved in a collision with a U-Haul.
It remains unclear how the accident took place. But a photo of the accident shows the U-haul with major front-end damage.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. Multiple people were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For New York Bus Accidents
Thousands of people are injured in bus collisions every year. According to The Journalist’s Resource, “on average, about 63,000 buses [of all kinds] are involved in an accident each year; about 14,000 result in an injured person, and 325 result in a fatal injury.” Pedestrians, cyclists, and those in passenger vehicles are the most at risk of being injured in the event of a bus crash. Bus companies should take a number of measures in order to prevent collisions.
- Bus drivers should be well trained.
- Buses should be periodically inspected and well maintained.
- Bus companies should ensure that their drivers are well qualified.
All bus drivers have a legal obligation to exercise a great deal of care in order to prevent their passengers from being injured. Many collisions involve drivers who make dangerous left turns. Before a driver attempts to make a left turn, they must yield the right of way to vehicles that are close enough to pose a hazard. If a driver makes a dangerous turn prior to a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of bus accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Lacerations
- Organ damage
Bus accidents can be very traumatic for those who are injured. Victims may need to take extensive periods away from work in order to recover. It is also common for them to be saddled with high medical bills. Any person who is injured in a bus accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A bus accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Getting Legal Help After A Downtown Brooklyn Bus Accident
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Downtown Brooklyn bus accident. It is our hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the NYPD.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a downtown Brooklyn bus accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of bus accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to helping accident victims get the support and justice that they deserve. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
