Four Injured In Upper East Side MTA Bus Accident

Investigation Underway After Four People Injured In Upper East Side Bus Accident By East 47th Street and First Avenue

UPPER EAST SIDE, MANHATTAN (July 21, 2024) – At least four people were injured in an Upper East Side, Manhattan MTA bus accident by 47th Street and First Avenue.

New York City officials are saying the collision took place around 7:30 p.m. on July 5. An MTA bus was involved in a collision with a cab.

The force of the impact caused both vehicles to sustain major damage. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims.

At least four people were injured and taken to the hospital. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Upper East Side MTA Bus Accidents

Far too many people are seriously injured in MTA bus collisions every year. 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.” There are a number of common causes of MTA bus accidents.

• Speeding remains one of the most common causes of bus accidents.
• Buses have large blind spots, and bus drivers may hit pedestrians or vehicles while making left turns.
• Buses weigh much more than passenger vehicles and are substantially more difficult to stop.

Bus companies are considered common carriers and are held to a high standard in terms of safety. Drivers must use the utmost caution in order to avoid hitting pedestrians and other vehicles. If a bus driver fails to slow down in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of bus accidents often suffer very serious injuries.

• Lacerations
• Organ damage
• Head trauma
• Soft tissue damage

Many of the injuries associated with bus accidents are not immediately obvious. For example, it is common for victims of bus accidents to suffer post traumatic stress disorder. Accident victims may also suffer internal injuries. Any person injured in a 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.

Investigating Manhattan Bus Accidents

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people who were injured in this Upper East Side bus accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be accountability for the sake of all of the victims.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a MTA bus accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of bus accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. 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.