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Four Injured In NYC Car Accident With Taxi on West 42nd Street

Multiple People Injured In New York City Taxi Cab Accident at 42nd Street and 12 Avenue

Four Injured In NYC Car Accident With Taxi on West 42nd Street

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (October 28, 2025) – At least four people were injured in a New York City car accident with a taxi by the intersection of 42nd Street and 12th Avenue.

New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. A NYC yellow taxi crashed into a pole for undetermined reasons.

It remains unclear if other vehicles were involved. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help all of the victims.

Four people were taken to the hospital. A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.

Liability for New York City Taxi Accidents

Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, “2023 marks the second consecutive decrease in deaths. Deaths decreased 3% in 2023, following a 2% decrease in 2022. From 2019 to 2021, deaths increased by 20%. In 2023, 44,762 people died in motor-vehicle crashes compared to 46,027 in 2022 and 46,980 in 2021.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to any car accident.

  • Speeding
  • Inclement weather
  • Poor road conditions
  • Driver intoxication

Drivers must exercise due care to avoid colliding with any vehicle along the roadway. Among other things, every person on the roadway must maintain their vehicle at a speed that is reasonably safe given the prevailing weather and road conditions. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with another vehicle or fixed object, this could form the basis of a negligence claim.

Investigating New York City Car Accidents

We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to the victims of this New York City taxi accident. It is our sincere hope that they 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 New York City taxi accident? You may be entitled to financial compensation. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help you. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they need 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.

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Jeff S. Korek is a New York trial lawyer and Senior Trial Partner at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., where he has practiced since 1992. Over more than three decades of practice, Jeff has represented clients in complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases and has secured significant verdicts and settlements, including $10 million and $20 million recoveries in medical malpractice matters involving childbirth complications, as well as an $18 million settlement in Gardener v. City of New York.

Jeff has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2006 and has received multiple “Lawyer of the Year” honors, including for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in New York City in 2016 and Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in New York City in 2020. He has also been repeatedly selected to Super Lawyers, including the Top 100: New York – Metro list. With decades of experience handling complex cases, a strategic approach to litigation, and a strong commitment to clients, Jeff Korek has built a distinguished practice in New York personal injury and medical malpractice law.