New York City Investigating Brooklyn Tractor-Trailer Accident At Popeyes By Metropolitan Avenue and Vandervoort Avenue
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (July 21, 2024) – A car and a tractor trailer were involved in a Brooklyn collision by a Popeyes near Metropolitan Avenue and Vandervoort Avenue.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place on Wednesday. An 18-wheeler carrying compressed natural gas was involved in a collision with a sedan.
The force of the impact caused the semi-truck to crash into a Popeyes. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim.
At least one person was injured and taken to the hospital. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For New York City Car Accidents
Semi-trucks pose a number of unique hazards to pedestrians and those in smaller vehicles. Several factors can influence the likelihood of a collision. According to the FMCSA, “Fatigue, drinking alcohol, and speeding are major factors in motor vehicle crashes overall. Although their presence does not always result in a crash, these three factors, as well as other driver, vehicle, and environmental factors, can increase the risk that a crash will occur.” Truck companies should take a number of measures in order to prevent collisions.
- Truck companies should ensure that their vehicles are regularly inspected and maintained.
- Truck companies should ensure that their drivers are well trained.
- Truck companies should follow all safety regulations set by the FMCSA.
Truck drivers must get a commercial license and are held to a high standard in terms of safety. They must continuously scan the road ahead of them and drive at a safe speed. If a truck driver fails to slow down in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after truck accidents.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- The truck driver’s logbook should be reviewed.
Truck accidents are often highly preventable. They tend to involve situations where truck drivers are making dangerous turns without checking their blind spots. Left turns can be particularly hazardous. Any person who is injured in a truck accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating Brooklyn Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the person injured in this collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Brooklyn truck accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury 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.
