E-Scooter Driver Critically Injured In Brownsville, Brooklyn MTA Bus Collision by Linden Boulevard and Church Avenue
BROOKLYN, CALIFORNIA (November 13, 2024) – A 44-year-old e-scooter driver was critically injured in a Brownsville, Brooklyn MTA bus collision on Linden Boulevard.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. A scooter rider was heading eastbound on Linden Boulevard when he was hit by a B35 bus.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. He was taken to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center with critical injuries.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Brooklyn MTA Bus Accidents
MTA buses are involved in a high number of serious injury collisions every year in New York City. 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.” MTA officials should take a number of measures in order to avoid collisions.
- MTA drivers should be well-trained on how to handle their vehicles.
- MTA buses should be regularly inspected and maintained.
- MTA bus routes should avoid as many left turns as possible.
Bus companies have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. This is particularly true when bus drivers are making turns. Buses have naturally large blind spots that may obscure the presence of pedestrians in the roadway. If a bus driver turns into the path of a scooter rider, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of bus accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Bus accidents are often highly preventable. They tend to involve bus drivers that are failing to adhere to safety standards. This could include bus drivers who are speeding. Any person injured in an MTA bus collision may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. A New York City MTA bus 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 MTA Bus Collisions
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the e-scooter rider injured in this Brooklyn collision. Any person who may’ve more information about what happened should reach out to the NYPD. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of the victim and their family.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an MTA bus collision? We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. 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.
