1-Year-Old Baby Hospitalized After Being Hit By SUV Near The Intersection of 59th Street and 12th Avenue
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (November 10, 2024) – A 1-year-old baby was seriously injured in a Borough Park, Brooklyn car accident by 59th Street and 12th Avenue.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 3:20 p.m. on Thursday. An SUV hit the child for undetermined reasons.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. The child was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Liability For Brooklyn Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents remain alarmingly common across New York City and the United States. According to IIHS, “Deaths from motor vehicle crashes with pedestrians have increased 83% since reaching their low point in 2009 and account for 18% of crash fatalities. The rates of pedestrian crash deaths per 100,000 people are highest for people ages 20 and over.” Drivers should take a number of actions in order to avoid hitting pedestrians.
- Drivers should slow down in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.
- Drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them.
- Drivers should use their horns to alert pedestrians of their presence.
All drivers must exercise caution in order to avoid hitting pedestrians, including children. Children can act unpredictable ways, and drivers must account for this in their actions. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Organ damage
- Lacerations
It can be hard to know where to begin after a collision. Victims may be left with lifelong injuries. This can be especially traumatic for children. Any person injured in a car accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. A car accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating New York City Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the child injured in this collision and their family. Any person who may have more information should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Brooklyn car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help. We care deeply that victims are aware of their rights and that negligent drivers are held accountable for their actions. 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.
