Manhattan, NY – Dozens Injured in Bus Collision on 1st Ave near E 23rd St
Manhattan, NY (July 6, 2023) – A serious bus accident occurred in Gramercy, Manhattan, on the evening of July 6. Responders were dispatched to the scene of the accident shortly after it happened at around 7:27 p.m.
Initial reports reveal the incident took place near the intersection of 1st Avenue and East 23rd Street. Personnel with the FDNY said an MTA bus and a tour bus collided at the intersection.
Paramedics said that approximately 55 to 60 people sustained injuries in the collision. The cause of the crash has not been determined at this time.
At least eighteen individuals suffered serious injuries and were transported to local hospitals by ambulance, sources said. At this time, police in Manhattan continue to investigate the details of the crash.
We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured parties.
No further information has been reported at this time.
New York Bus Accidents
Traffic accidents happen often in the state of New York. In fact, hundreds of accidents occur every single day in the Empire State. A percentage of these collisions involve large vehicles like buses. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that approximately 12,000 bus accidents occur each year in the United States. These crashes cause injuries and fatalities to numerous individuals, as well as property damage and other losses that are difficult to recover from.
On average, medically recovering from a serious car crash injury can cost tens of thousands of dollars. In addition to medical bills, vehicle repairs, property damage, and other expenses can all pile up against injured accident victims very quickly, placing them in a difficult spot financially. Facing physical, financial, and emotional problems all at once can be overwhelming, depressing, and cause serious anxiety.
When you or someone you love has been hurt in an auto accident involving a bus, you should always be able to determine how the wreck occurred, especially if you think it was someone else’s fault. If you believe that negligence played a part in the cause of your wreck, you should contact a personal injury attorney who can help you file a personal injury claim for financial compensation. You may be eligible to collect compensation for a vast variety of damages, ranging from vehicle repairs to medical bills and even intangible damages like pain and suffering.
At Metro Law, our skilled team of lawyers has been helping injured accident victims recover for decades. We hold an ethical and moral duty to our clients to help them get their lives back to how it was before their accident without having to go broke. We can help you and your family recover in a variety of ways, ranging from medical to financial. We can help you find the right doctors for your injuries while we thoroughly investigate your claim and get you the financial compensation you need and deserve for your injuries and losses.
Call Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to speak with an attorney regarding your own personal injury claim. We charge nothing upfront or out of pocket, and only get paid if you do. You have nothing to lose when you work with our firm, so contact us as soon as you can to learn more about your legal options and rights as an injured accident victim who may have been hurt by negligence.
