When traffic is heavy and there are no outlets for escape when something goes wrong, a New York car accident can turn from relatively contained to a total disaster within seconds.  Unfortunately, that appears to be what occurred on Friday morning when at least seven people were injured in a Cross Bronx Expressway accident that involved a tractor-trailer, a van and several other vehicles.  Police have been investigating the situation since it occurred.

According to the authorities, this Cross Bronx Expressway accident occurred on Friday morning on the westbound side of the expressway at Jerome Avenue.  At this point, police have not released the details of the crash including what could have caused it, but what is known is that the expressway was shut down going west for most of Friday morning.  The people who were injured suffered harm that ranged from minor to serious, but none of the names of those involved were released.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our thoughts and our hope that the people who were injured in this Cross Bronx Expressway car accident are able to recover from their injuries quickly and fully.  In addition, this incident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York car accidents.  Every year, more than 187,000 people are injured in crashes and more than 1,000 additional people are killed.

New York Car Accident Lawyers

Clearly, much more information would be necessary in order for any legal analysis to be done and fault to be assigned. However, when the details are put together, it's possible that the people who were injured in this Cross Bronx Expressway car accident could file New York personal injury lawsuits against the party or parties who were at fault.  If these lawsuits are decided in favor of the plaintiffs, they could recover damages that compensate them for their medical costs, their lost income and their pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of New York car accident lawyers who have been holding those responsible for these injuries accountable for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.