Some New York car accidents involve more than simply one vehicle colliding with another.  When one considers the density of the population of the city, it's common for a collision to spiral out of control and to put others who are completely unprepared in positions of extreme danger.  That appears to be what occurred with a New York car accident in the East Village over the weekend, where a collision involving an SUV and a taxi cab sent the taxi careening into a coffee shop, injuring five people.

According to police, the latest New York car accident occurred during the early hours of Sunday morning when a taxi cab and an SUV were involved in a collision at the intersection of First Avenue and 3rd Street.  Each driver claims that the other ran a red light just before the crash, but after the initial impact, the taxi jumped the sidewalk and smashed into the coffee shop.  The cab hit three people, all of whom were injured, as were the cab driver and the passenger in the cab. 

New York Car Accident Statistics

First, we'd like to express our hope that those who were injured in this New York car accident are able to recover from their injuries and get back into their usual routines as soon as possible.  In addition, this incident will only add to the statistics regarding New York car accidents overall.  Every year, more than 300,000 such accidents occur, leading to more than 187,000 injuries and to more than 1,200 fatalities.

New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Clearly, investigators need to determine which party ran a red light so that fault can be assigned for this New York car accident.  When that occurs, those that were injured could have legal options that include the filing of New York personal injury lawsuits against the driver who was negligent.  If these claims were successful, it could lead to damages awards that include compensation for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

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