24-Year-Old Man, 18-Year-Old Woman Ejected From Razor Scooter After Collision With Honda Accord in the Bronx
BRONX, NEW YORK (June 22, 2024) – Two people were injured in a Bronx scooter accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway not far from Throggs Neck.
New York City officials are saying that the accident took place around 4 AM on Saturday. At least two vehicles were involved in a collision that sent one of the cars into a razor scooter.
A 24-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman riding the scooter were both ejected. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims.
Both scooter riders were taken to the hospital with injuries, and the woman was listed in critical condition.
An additional five people between the vehicles sustained injuries. A full investigation into the cause of the collision remains ongoing.
Liability for Bronx Car Accidents
A large portion of serious injury collisions involve at least one driver who is speeding. According to the National Safety Council, “Speeding was a factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities in 2023, killing 11,775, or an average of over 32 people on a typical day. The total number of fatal motor-vehicle crashes attributable to speeding was 10,541.” Speeding makes accidents more likely in a number of different ways.
- Drivers are more likely to lose control of their vehicle at higher rates of speed.
- Vehicles take much longer to stop at higher speeds.
- Drivers are less able to detect hazards in the roadway at higher speeds.
Drivers must use caution to avoid colliding with any vehicle or person in the roadway. This necessitates that they follow all traffic and right-of-way rules. One of the most common causes of accidents at intersections is when one driver makes an unsafe left turn into the path of another vehicle. Drivers must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles close enough so as to pose a hazard before making a left turn. There could be several liable parties for any car accident.
- One or more drivers could potentially be liable for a crash.
- The company that manufactured any vehicle involved in a crash could be liable if it was caused by a vehicle systems failure.
- A government entity could also potentially be liable for a collision if it was due to a dangerous condition in the roadway.
It can be hard to know what to do if you’ve been seriously injured in a car accident. These accidents may result in temporary and even permanent disabilities that upend a person’s life. Even if a person is able to heal physically from a collision, many survivors report suffering from long-term psychological trauma. It is essential that injury victims understand that they do have rights under New York law. They are able to seek some measure of recourse through a bodily injury claim.
Investigating Bronx Car Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this collision. This was a preventable collision that should not have taken place. City officials should do their part and consider what measures can be taken to help prevent additional accidents along the stretch of road.
Have you or someone you care about been injured in a Bronx scooter accident? You may be entitled to financial damages. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to assist you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need to fully recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
