At least 15 people were injured in a bus accident in the Edenwald section of the Bronx the afternoon of April 10. According to a report in Norwood News, the incident involving an MTA occurred at 3919 Baychester Avenue between Grenada Place and Strang Avenue. An EMS spokesperson said 15 people were injured — 14 with non-life-threatening injuries and one with serious injuries. They said nine of those victims were transported to Jacobi Medical Center in Morris Park and six refused medical attention. The condition of the patients is not known. No further details about the crash were available. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who were affected.
Steps to Take If You’ve Been Injured in an MTA Bus Accident
If you’ve been injured in an MTA bus accident in New York City, taking the right steps quickly can protect both your health and your legal rights. First, seek immediate medical attention, even if believe you feel fine at the time. Some bus accident injuries can get worse over time. It is important to keep detailed records of all your medical visits, treatments and expenses.
Next, report the accident to the appropriate authorities and make sure an official report is filed. If possible, gather evidence at the scene including photos, videos, and contact information from witnesses. This documentation can be crucial in supporting your claim. It is also important to identify the bus and route involved, as well as the driver’s information. Your New York bus accident lawyer can also help you obtain the police report and gather evidence at the scene.
Bus Accident Injuries and Compensation
Bus accidents can result in a wide range of injuries due to the size of the vehicle and limited safety restraints for passengers. Common injuries include broken bones, head trauma, spinal cord damage and soft tissue injuries such as whiplash. In severe cases, victims may suffer traumatic brain injuries or long-term disabilities that require ongoing medical care and rehabilitation.
Compensation for bus accident injuries typically depends on its severity and the circumstances of the crash. Victims may be entitled to recover damages for medical expenses, including hospital bills, physical therapy, future treatment costs, lost wages and benefits, past and future pain and suffering, etc. If negligence (carelessness) by a driver, bus company or public transit authority caused the accident, they may be held liable.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident, or if you have lost a loved one in an auto accident caused by a negligent (careless) driver, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options, and also fight hard to recover just compensation for you. It is in the best interest of injured victims and their families in such cases to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer before contacting the people responsible for the injuries, and definitely before contacting or communicating with any insurance company, or their lawyers, investigators, or adjusters.
For over 54 years, our skilled accident attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses. Our law firm recently recovered $5,600,000 for a bicyclist who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, and $2,000,000 in a hit-and-run accident, and the full $1,000,000 insurance policy for a pedestrian who was hit by a truck, and $4,625,000 for a driver who was in a car and was hit by a van, and $2,500,000 for a man who fell through an improperly secured hole. We also recovered $1,500,000 for a lady who was hurt by a bus, although there was only a 1 million dollar insurance policy and we got $500,000 above that insurance policy.
We also obtained $295,000 out of a $300,000 insurance policy in compensation for the victim of a bicycle dooring accident (where a car door opens into the path of a bicyclist). One of our clients obtained a verdict for $43,940,000 and another of our clients got a verdict for $23,500,000, both in medical malpractice cases. Also, we got a $1,400,000 verdict in a motorcycle accident.
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Source: https://www.norwoodnews.org/edenwald-9-hospitalized-15-injured-in-bus-collision/