Almost everyone who gets behind the wheel in the city understands that they are encountering some type of risk when they do so.  However, few if any people would be wary of danger when they are getting something out of the back of their parked vehicle and not moving in traffic.  Unfortunately, even that situation proved to be dangerous on Thursday when a man was hit and seriously injured when he was pinned between vehicles in a horrific Manhattan car accident.

According to the authorities, this Manhattan car accident occurred on Thursday night at 7:45 p.m.  The unidentified man had parked his SUV and was getting something out of the back of it when two other vehicles collided on Second Avenue near 82nd Street.  The force of that collision sent one of the vehicles toward the back of the parked SUV and hit the man, pinning him between the vehicles.  At least 20 people tried to free the man but were unsuccessful.  Finally, rescue workers arrived and were able to remove the man from the gruesome scene.  He was seriously injured and transported to a nearby hospital.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our thoughts and our support for the man who was so badly injured in this Manhattan car accident.  We hope that he is able to survive the harm he has suffered and make a full recovery.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York car accidents.  Every year, 187,000 people are injured and 1,200 people are killed in these occurrences.

New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Clearly, more information would be needed with regards to this Manhattan car accident in order to assign fault in its aftermath.  However, when fault is ultimately assigned, it could lead to the filing of a New York personal injury lawsuit against the party or parties responsible for the injuries.  If such a case is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the man for his medical costs, his lost income and his pain and suffering.

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