When New York car accidents occur, those involved are supposed to remain in the scene and provide their information and an account of what occurred to the authorities who arrive to bring order to what can be chaos.  However, when someone is involved in a crash and flees the scene, that chaos is unnecessarily extended, even if the person who was hit is a police officer.  Unfortunately, that's what occurred last night when a Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority officer was injured in a New York hit-and-run accident.

According to the police, this New York hit-and-run accident occurred last night at 8:50 p.m. on the Throgs Neck Bridge.  The officer who was hit was driving in an E-Z Pass lane headed towards Queens.  At that point, he was hit by the driver of a Nissan Altima.  A short chase ensued, and the driver made it to the Cross Island Parkway in Queens before exiting at Francis Lewis Boulevard.  The officer was injured, and the suspect remains at large.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our support for the injured officer in hopes that he recovers from the harm he has suffered soon.  We also hope that the driver involved in this New York hit-and-run accident is identified quickly.  In addition, this New York car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding these incidents.  Every year, more than 187,000 people are injured and more than 1,200 people are killed statewide in accidents.

New York Personal Injury Lawyers

In situations like this one, those who have been injured in a New York hit-and-run accident often decide not to attempt to protect their legal rights.  However, if or when a hit-and-run driver is found, that person could face a New York personal injury lawsuit filed by the injured person.  If such a case is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the plaintiff for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

If you have 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 the injured for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.