Dozens of People Injured In Manhattan Bus Collision By The Intersection of First Avenue and 23rd Street
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (July 24, 2024) – At least 37 people were injured in a Manhattan MTA bus accident at the intersection of First Avenue and 23rd Street.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday night. A double-decker bus rear-ended an MTA bus.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. Many people were treated at the scene, and several individuals were transported to a local hospital.
A full investigation into the cause of the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Manhattan Bus Accidents
Bus collisions are very consequential and lead to many injuries and deaths each 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. About 50 passengers (including the driver) are killed, on average, in a given year.” There are a number of common causes of bus accidents.
- Buses have large blind spots, and a number of bus drivers fail to see other vehicles near them.
- Buses weigh much more than passenger vehicles and are much more difficult to stop.
- Buses have a wide turning radius, which increases the odds of side-impact collisions.
Bus companies are considered common carriers, and their drivers must do everything in their power to avoid collisions. Bus drivers must continuously scan the road ahead of them and slow down in order to avoid collisions. If a bus driver fails to slow down and hits another vehicle in their own lane, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any bus accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- The cause of the accident should be determined.
- An experienced bus accident attorney should be contacted.
Bus accidents can be extremely traumatic events for victims and their families. Many people may need to take extensive periods of time off of work. They may also be left with high medical bills. Any person injured in an MTA bus accident may be able to seek some measure of justice 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 Manhattan Bus Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Manhattan bus accident. It is our hope that all of the victims will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Manhattan bus accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to helping accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. 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.
