Police Chase Leads To Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn MTA Bus Accident That Left Seven People Injured
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (September 18, 2024) – At least 7 people were injured in a Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn MTA bus accident by Malcolm X Boulevard and Gates Avenue.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The police were pursuing one vehicle when it crashed into an MTA bus and another vehicle.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims. Seven people were injured in the crash and taken to the hospital.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Brooklyn MTA Bus Accidents
MTA bus accidents in New York City remain all too common. 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.” Bus drivers should take a number of measures in order to avoid causing accidents.
- Bus drivers should slow down during times of inclement weather.
- Bus drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
- Bus drivers should use their horn when necessary to alert pedestrians and drivers of their presence.
All drivers have a legal obligation to take steps in order to avoid causing collisions. This may necessitate that a driver operate their vehicle well below the speed limit in certain situations. If a 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.
- Head injuries
- Spinal cord trauma
- Lacerations
- Organ damage
Many of the injuries associated with bus accidents are not physical. Survivors often report psychological injuries long after their physical injuries have healed. Any person injured in a bus accident may have legal recourse 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 New York City Bus Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn bus accident. Any person who may have more information about what took place should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Do you need more information about a Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn bus accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support 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.
