Eight people suffered injuries when a van crashed into a car on Manhattan’s East Side the morning of March 5 sending the vehicle careening into an outdoor dining area and scaffolding. According to a WABC news report, six adults and two children were injured in the car accident at 50th Street and Second Avenue. Officials say the 66-year-old driver of a white van was heading southbound on Second Avenue when it collided with the rear of a sedan.
Several People Injured
The sedan then crashed into the outdoor dining area in front of 945 Second 
Avenue, which was not occupied at the time. Flying debris from the crash injured two boys, ages 5 and 7. The white van then traveled another block, jumped the curb, destroyed a fruit stand and came to rest in scaffolding. Several people in the sedan were injured along with a few pedestrians including a 92-year-old man who was struck at the intersection of 40th Street and 1st Avenue. None of the injuries is believed to be life threatening.
The van’s driver was taken into custody by police, but suffered a medical episode while at the stationhouse. Police transported the man to a hospital and are now looking into the possibility that he may have suffered a medical episode while driving. Firefighters secured the scaffolding and debris at the accident site and the Department of Buildings determined all damaged structures and buildings were structurally sound. We wish all of the injured victims the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.
Medical Conditions That May Affect Driving
Here are examples of some medical conditions that may potentially affect an individual’s ability to drive safely:
Epilepsy: This is an obvious medical reason why people should not drive. Seizures can strike any time and cause people to lose consciousness without warning. If you are prone to seizures, you should not be driving.
Blackouts: If you are prone to sudden blackouts, that may be another reason to give up driving. If you have a blackout while driving, it may be dangerous not just for you and your passengers, but also others on the street.
Neurological conditions: There are several neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and motor neuron disease that may affect your ability to drive.
Medications: Some medications can make you drowsy. So, if you are taking these medications, check with your to see doctor if it’s safe for you to drive. Among the most common drugs linked to drowsiness are strong opioid painkillers, tranquilizers and some antidepressants. Insulin tablets for diabetes may also lead to dangerously low blood sugar.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
Injured victims of car accidents can seek compensation from at-fault parties for damages including, but not limited to, medical expenses, lost wages and benefits, hospitalization, rehabilitation, permanent injuries, disabilities, past and future pain and suffering, etc. Families that have lost loved ones in pedestrian accidents can seek compensation for damages such as lost future income, medical and funeral costs, pain and suffering, etc.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident or pedestrian 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.
Pedestrian accident victims and their families should remember that they may be able to seek compensation for injuries or losses in collisions even if the victim was not walking in a marked crosswalk and even if the driver involved in the collision was not charged. Our law firm recovered the full one million dollar insurance policy for a girl who was not in the crosswalk when a motor vehicle hit her.
For over 49 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 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. Also, 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.
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Source: https://abc7ny.com/outdoor-dining-crash-van-into-bus-stop-people-injured-by-out-of-control-vehicle-manhattan/10390823/