Eight Injured When Fire Truck Responding To An Emergency, Crashes
Eight people were injured in a crash in Laurelton when a fire engine that was responding to an emergency was involved in an automobile accident with a United States Postal Service tractor-trailer and a taxicab, according to a New York Times report published January 18th. The Fire Department reported that three civilians and five firefighters were among the injured and were taken to area hospitals for various injuries. The truck driver, who was not identified, was in critical condition Thursday evening, authorities said. The injuries to the other parties involved in the accident were said not to be life-threatening.
This is a tragic example of the dangers of New York truck accidents on our state’s highways. Our firm has extensive experience in all types of injury accidents including truck accidents. We promptly and thoroughly investigate each case to assess liability and determine fault. We work with experienced investigators to obtain photographs, witness statements and other necessary investigation immediately when the evidence is still fresh. Our New York truck collision attorneys have an excellent understanding of the intricacies of personal injury law.
Like so many personal injury claims, establishing who or what entities are at fault in an accident is paramount to the resolution of the case. In a case like this one, the facts of the accident must be studied with a discerning eye to determine the factors involved in the wreck. While individual drivers are ultimately responsible for their own actions, while they are in the employ of an organization like the New York Fire Department or the New York Postal Service, and are performing work duties, they represent those organizations. For that reason, government or municipal agencies can be held accountable for injuries or deaths that occur as a result of their employees.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or fatally injured in a truck accident, the New York auto accident attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro, L.L.P., would like to meet with you. Please call our office at 212-986-7353 to set up an appointment to discuss your case.
