Rescue workers and others who dedicated their lives to helping those who have been harmed generally have a high level of understanding of conduct that can lead to serious problems, and most would think that this would include firefighters.  However, regardless of profession or vocation, people will still make the always-bad decision to drink and drive.  While nothing has yet been proven, that is what is suspected with regards to an alleged New York DUI accident that involved an off-duty firefighter and left two people in another vehicle injured.

According to the police, this suspected New York DUI accident occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday night when an off-duty Bronx firefighter was driving a Corvette in a northbound direction on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx.  As he approached Bedford Park Boulevard, he smashed into another vehicle.  Both of the occupants of that other vehicle were injured, and the firefighter fled the scene.  He was soon detained and arrested on suspicion of DWI, leaving the scene of an accident with injury and refusal to take a breathalyzer.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our thoughts and support to the people who were injured in this suspected Bronx DUI accident.  We hope that they are able to recover from the harm they have suffered quickly and fully.  In addition, this suspected New York DUI accident 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 DUI Accident Lawyers

If the available facts regarding this alleged Bronx DUI accident are accurate, it's possible that the people who were injured in this crash could file New York personal injury lawsuits against the driver who was arrested.  If these claims are filed and they're successful, the plaintiffs could recover damages that compensate them for their losses that could include medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, you need to seek the help of New York DUI accident lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this conduct accountable for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.