Usually, when a New York pedestrian accident occurs, it takes place because of a mistake made by either the pedestrian, the driver of the vehicle involved or both.  However, there are other potential causes for these crashes, as we were sadly reminded of yesterday when a little girl was hit and badly injured in a Queens pedestrian accident.  She was hit by a school bus after she ran out into its path because she was running from a dog that was chasing her.  Police are still investigating the matter.

According to the authorities, this Queens pedestrian accident occurred yesterday at 3:50 p.m. when a 7-year-old girl ran from a dog that began to menace her and a group of friends who were playing outside.  She ran from the dog and continued to run from it at the intersection of Craft Avenue and 258th Street.  She stepped into the road and directly into the path of a turning school bus, which hit her and badly injured her.  She was rushed to the hospital and is expected to survive, and the bus driver was not cited. 

New York Pedestrian Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our hope and support for the little girl who was so badly injured in this Queens pedestrian accident.  We hope she is able to make a quick and full recovery.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York pedestrian accidents.  Every year, more than 15,000 of these crashes occur, and they lead to nearly as many injuries and to more than 300 fatalities.

New York Personal Injury Lawyers

While more facts surrounding this Queens pedestrian accident would be useful, it seems based on the information available that the family of the little girl who was injured could potentially file a New York personal injury lawsuit against the owner of the dog if it was negligently allowed to run loose.  If so and the case that's filed is successful, the family could recover damages that help them pay for their medical costs as well as for their emotional distress. 

If you or someone you love has been injured because of the negligence of someone else, you need to seek the help of New York personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of those harmed for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.