Pedestrians in New York tend to understand that there are risks involved with traveling on foot, but most would reasonably feel that these risks are encountered when they are entering traffic by crossing a road.  Few if any people would ever consider themselves in danger from traffic passing by as they walk along a sidewalk or much less are standing inside a retail store.  Sadly, six people were injured today when a livery cab jumped a curb and injured six people, including one critically, in a Bronx pedestrian accident.

According to the authorities, this Bronx pedestrian accident occurred at 1:50 p.m. at the intersection of Bainbridge Avenue and East Fordham Road in Fordham.  A livery cab was traveling at that location when the driver lost control of the vehicle and it jumped a curb.  Ultimately, the vehicle crashed through a storefront window at Cee and Cee Department Store.  Before it came to a stop, however, the cab hit and injured five people and then hit a woman inside the store, pinning her legs underneath.  She was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition.  None of the names of those involved have been released.

New York Pedestrian Accidents

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our hope that the woman who was critically injured in this Bronx pedestrian accident is able to survive her injuries and that the other five people who were also injured are able to recover from the harm they have suffered quickly and fully.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York pedestrian accidents.  Every year, more than 15,000 such accidents occur, leading to nearly as many injuries and to more than 300 fatalities.

New York Personal Injury Lawyers

If the available facts are accurate, it seems relatively clear that the people who were injured in this Bronx pedestrian accident were not at fault for the result.  Therefore, if they file New York personal injury lawsuits against the driver and possibly the employer depending on certain details, successful claims would result in damages awards that compensate the plaintiffs for their medical costs, their lost income and their pain and suffering.

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