MTA Bus Crash in Brooklyn Injured Multiple People, Pushed One Vehicle on Top of Another
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (December 18, 2024) – Multiple people were injured in a Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn MTA bus accident on Flushing Avenue and Nostrand Avenue.
New York City officials are saying that the incident took place around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. An MTA collided with multiple vehicles.
The force of the impact caused one vehicle to be pushed completely on top of another.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. Two people were transported to Woodhull Hospital. Four other people were treated at the scene.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For MTA Bus Crashes
Bus crashes remain alarmingly common in New York City. 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.” Several factors could contribute to a bus accident.
- Bus accidents are more likely when drivers are speeding.
- Bus collisions tend to happen at intersections, especially when drivers are making left-hand turns.
- Bus collisions are much more likely when one or more drivers is speeding.
Buses are considered common carriers. Their drivers are held to a high standard in terms of safety. They must operate with a great deal of care in order to avoid collisions. If a bus driver fails to slow down to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of bus accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Bus accidents are often very disruptive. It may take a person a long period of time to fully recover from their injuries. Many people never completely recover. Of course, accident victims may also be left with high medical bills. It is important that accident victims understand that they do have rights. They are able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating Brooklyn Bus Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn MTA bus accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into how this collision took place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Brooklyn bus accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to getting accident victims the medical and financial support that they need in order 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.
