New York City Car Accident Injures Five
Five people were injured in a car accident in New York City after an out-of-control yellow cab crashed into a Jeep and two bicyclists and then rammed into a coffee shop. According to a New York Post article, one of the victims was a 71-year-old man who was hospitalized with serious injuries. The two bicyclists who were hit are said to be in stable condition. Two others reportedly sustained relatively minor injuries. The accident occurred at the intersection of First Avenue and Third Street. Officials are investigating what caused the cab to lose control.
According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Summary of Motor Vehicle Accidents, 42 people were killed and 5,568 were injured as a result of bicycle accidents in 2008. During the same year, 304 were killed and 16,011 were injured in New York pedestrian accidents.
In such cases, injured victims may recover damages from the at-fault party for medical expenses, lost wages, hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. The experienced New York auto accident lawyers of Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP have helped thousands of New York City auto accident victims over the years obtain fair compensation and bring their lives back to normalcy. Call us today at 212-986-7353 to find out how we can help you.
