Brooklyn, NY – Pennsylvania Ave Scene of Wrong-Way Injury Crash with Bus
Brooklyn, NY (February 27, 2024) – A traffic accident involving a bus in Brooklyn caused over a dozen individuals to sustain injuries. Reports show the wreck occurred on Tuesday, February 27, at around 5:35 p.m. Several responders went to the scene located in the 500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue after receiving reports of a wrong-way driver who struck multiple vehicles in the area. The wrong-way driver refused to exit his vehicle at the scene, police said. According to information from local sources, 17 individuals sustained injuries in the wreck, including a city bus driver. Police in Brooklyn are still investigating the circumstances of the accident.
No further information has been reported at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of a full recovery.
New York Bus Accidents
Approximately 5% of all large vehicle collisions involved commercial buses across the country from 2005 to 2006. Approximately 14% of all large vehicle accidents in New York involved buses during that same time period. A study concerning bus crashes in 2005 revealed that approximately 40 buses were involved in 39 wrecks that ended in severe injuries and death in the state of New York.
Research also revealed that, in approximately half of these incidents, the bus driver or company was partially responsible for the accidents. Some of the most common reasons bus collisions happen in New York include:
- Driving at unsafe speeds
- Illegal lane changes or turns
- Distracted driving
- Failing to remain on the roadway during lane changes
- Defective brakes
- Tailgating
Public carriers like bus drivers owe a professional duty of care to adhere to the highest standard while operating their vehicles. Buses must be maintained in safe and proper condition in order to fully guarantee the complete safety of any/all passengers at all times.
After a severe bus crash, those who suffer injuries may be stuck in the hospital for prolonged periods while they try to recover from crash-related injuries. The economic, physical, and emotional damages of any traffic collision are usually cumulative. Injured accident victims and their loved ones should not need to worry about their finances during times like these.
Those who are hurt in bus collisions usually require expensive and extensive medical care that can last for prolonged periods. Contact an experienced bus attorney in New York at (800) 469-6476 to learn about what compensation you may be entitled to after you were hurt in a bus crash. At Metro Law, our lawyers charge no up-front costs or anything out-of-pocket, because we only get paid if you are able to receive full and fair financial compensation for the losses and damages you face at this time. We will stop at nothing to ensure you are able to recover as fully and fairly as possible, so do not hesitate to contact us to learn more about how we can aid you through this difficult experience.