According to the authorities, this suspected Harlem DUI accident occurred on Saturday morning at approximately 4:30 a.m.  An unidentified woman was speeding in a Mazda sedan in a westbound direction on on 125th Street when she allegedly ran through a red light at the intersection with 8th Avenue.  She slammed into the side of the cab, and the force of the impact sent the taxi careening into a livery cab that was nearby.  The cab driver was seriously injured and the woman was expected to be charged with a DUI-related crime as a result.

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First and foremost, we'd like to offer our thoughts for the injured cab driver in hopes that he is able to recover from the harm he has suffered soon.  We also hope that the police investigating this suspected Harlem DUI accident come to a fast and accurate conclusion.  In addition, this Harlem car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York car accidents.  Every year, more than 187,000 people are injured and more than 1,200 people are killed in these occurrences.

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If it turns out that the woman involved in this suspected Harlem DUI accident was intoxicated, she would likely face serious criminal charges.  She could also face a New York personal injury lawsuit if the driver chooses to initiate such a filing.  If he does and the woman is found liable, the cab driver could recover damages that compensate him for his medical costs, his lost income and his pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, you need to seek the help of New York DUI accident lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of those harmed for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.