Investigation Underway After Two People Were Injured When MTA Bus Drove Into Brooklyn Burger King
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (July 26, 2024) – At least two people were injured in a Brooklyn MTA bus accident at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and Dahill Road.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 12:10 a.m. on Thursday. The driver of an MTA bus lost control of his vehicle and collided with a Burger King.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help all of the victims. At least two people sustained injuries in the crash.
A photo of the accident scene shows the Burger King missing a large portion of an exterior wall. An investigation into the incident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For New York City MTA Bus Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death in the United States. According to the IIHS, “A total of 42,514 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2022. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s most recent estimate of the annual economic cost of crashes is $340 billion.” Buses can be particularly dangerous for a number of reasons.
- Buses tend to have large blind spots that can obscure the presence of smaller vehicles.
- Buses tend to have a wide turning radius, which increases the odds of side-impact collisions.
- Buses can weigh ten times more than passenger vehicles, which can make even lower-speed collisions very dangerous.
All bus drivers have a legal obligation to take measures in order to avoid collisions. Many collisions involve bus drivers who are traveling too fast for the prevailing conditions. Even driving the speed limit could be considered dangerous, depending on the weather and other hazards on the road. When a bus driver fails to slow down to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of bus accidents should take a number of actions in order to preserve their rights.
- Victims should seek medical attention as early as possible.
- Victims should get a copy of the police report related to the collision.
- Victims should contact an experienced bus accident attorney.
Bus accidents can be very hard on individuals and their families. Many of the injuries associated with bus accidents may not be obvious for many weeks or months. For example, many bus accident victims tend to suffer psychological injuries that could linger much longer than physical injuries. Any person injured in a bus accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating Brooklyn MTA Bus Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the people who were injured in this MTA bus accident at Burger King. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what took place. 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 an MTA bus accident? Our team of bus accident attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. 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.
