According to authorities, the latest Brooklyn school bus accident occurred yesterday at Mother Gaston Blvd. and Bergen St. in Brownville, Brooklyn.  The driver of a private, individual vehicle allegedly ran a red light at the intersection of these two roads and collided with the van that was carrying several children.  The van wound up flipping onto its side, and three students along with passengers in the vehicle were injured.  Overall, seven people were hurt, although everyone is expected to survive.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our hope that those who were injured in this Brooklyn school bus accident are able to recover quickly and get on with their lives.  These types of incidents can be especially traumatic for children.  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 another 1,200 people are killed in these occurrences.

New York Car Accident Lawyers

It seems that, based on the facts provided, that the driver of the private vehicle could have been at fault for this Brooklyn school bus accident.  If that's what occurred, it's possible that those who were injured and/or their families could file New York personal injury lawsuits against the driver.  If such lawsuits are filed and are successful, it could lead to awards of damages that compensate those harmed for their medical costs, lost income for the adults who were harmed and pain and suffering.

If you have been injured by a negligent driver, you need to seek the help of New York car accident lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.