Female Pedestrian Injured In Morrisania, Bronx Hit-And-Run Car Accident Along Third Avenue
MORRISANIA, NEW YORK (July 31, 2023) – A female pedestrian was seriously injured in a Morrisania, Bronx hit-and-run collision along Third Avenue.
New York City police officials are saying that the accident took place on Sunday. A woman was crossing the street when she was hit by a vehicle. That driver fled the scene.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. She was taken to the hospital in order to help the victim.
A full investigation into the Morrisania car accident remains ongoing.
Liability For Bronx Car Accidents
Thousands of people are injure or killed in hit-and-run collisions every year. According to the AAA, “The current analysis found that both the rates of hit-and-run crashes and fatalities are increasing. There were an estimated 737,100 hit-and-run crashes in 2015 (NHTSA, 2016). This translates to a hit-and-run crash happening somewhere in the U.S. every 43 seconds.” Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
All drivers are supposed to slow down in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic. When a driver fails to slow down and hits a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Any person that is injured in a hit-and-run car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. A car accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Morrisania Car Accident
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the woman injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. The driver responsible for this crash should do the right thing and turn themselves in. It is never too late to do the right thing.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Morrisania car accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to. 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.
