There are certain New York car accidents that occur that seem to defy logic, especially when a horrific crash occurs and everyone somehow survives.  While seeing eight people suffer injuries is always a very serious and concerning matter, the fact that no one was killed in a bizarre New York car accident that occurred over the weekend has left many who have handled the aftermaths of these crashes in the past dumbfounded and counting their blessings.

According to the authorities, this New York car accident occurred at 3 a.m. on Sunday morning when the driver of an SUV that was also carrying eight passengers was driving on the FDR Drive.  As the vehicle approached East 23rd Street, the driver lost control of the SUV and hit a guard rail.  As a result, the vehicle flew off of the roadway and went over the side.  It fell approximately 20 feet, directly onto the top of a taxi cab.  Somehow, no one was killed, but eight people were injured and at least two of the injuries were described as critical.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our hopes and thoughts for the people who were injured in this New York car accident, and we too are relieved that to this point everyone has survived.  In addition, this crash 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.

New York Car Accident Lawyers

If the available facts are accurate and this crash was the result of a mistake made by the driver of the SUV, it's possible that he could face multiple New York personal injury lawsuits in response to this accident.  If those who were injured initiate these filings and they are successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the plaintiffs for their medical costs, their lost income and their pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a crash, you need to seek the help of New York car 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.