New York City Police Investigating Bedford Park, Bronx Car Accident By The Intersection of Webster Avenue and Bedford Park
THE BRONX, NEW YORK (June 28, 2024) – Two people were injured in a Bedford Park, Bronx car accident near the intersection of Webster Avenue and Bedford Park.
New York City police officials are saying that the collision took place on Sunday morning. An SUV was involved in a collision with another vehicle.
The force of the impact caused two people to be ejected from the SUV. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims.
Both were taken to the hospital with major injuries. A full investigation into the Bedford Park collisions remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Bronx Car Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death in the United States. According to the NHTSA, “The agency estimates that 40,990 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2023, a decrease of about 3.6% as compared to 42,514 fatalities reported to have occurred in 2022. The fourth quarter of 2023 represents the seventh consecutive quarterly decline in fatalities beginning with the second quarter of 2022.” Drivers should take a number of measures in order to prevent accidents.
- Drivers should slow down during heavy traffic and poor weather conditions.
- Drivers should be well rested before heading onto the road.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
A large number of collisions involve speeding drivers. Pursuant to New York Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1180, no person is allowed to operate a motor vehicle faster than what would be prudent or safe given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. If a driver fails to slow down in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Car accidents can be extremely traumatic for all involved. It is common for victims to need to take extensive periods of time away from work. Many victims are also left with high medical bills. It can be hard to know where to begin after a car accident. But it is always a good idea to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney about the facts of your case. An attorney can let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Bedford Park Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the two people injured in this Bedford Park collision. It is our sincere hope that they are able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Bedford Park car accident? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice 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.
