Central Park is a part of the city where all types of traffic can be seen at almost any time of the day.  Runners, walkers, bicyclists, taxi cabs and horse-drawn carriages are all common sights.  For the most part, those traveling in the area are able to navigate their way to their destinations without incident.  Unfortunately, that is not always how things turn out.  Last night was one of those examples, as six people were injured when a taxi cab collided with a horse-drawn carriage in a Central Park car accident.

According to the authorities, this Central Park car accident occurred last night on Central Park South when the driver of a taxi cab crashed into the back of a horse-drawn carriage.  The force of the impact knocked the carriage on top of the horse, and one of the carriage passengers was seriously injured.  Five other people, including the carriage driver, were also injured, but it appears that the horse survived the crash without serious injury.  Police are still investigating the cause of the accident.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First, we'd like to offer our thoughts and our hope that the people who were injured in this Central Park car accident are able to survive their injuries and recover quickly.  We are also relieved that the results were not even worse.  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 Personal Injury Lawyers

Clearly, more information would be necessary in order to assign fault in this Central Park car accident.  However, whether the cab driver or the carriage driver was at fault or both of them share responsibility, it seems that the injured passengers could file New York personal injury lawsuits against the party or parties responsible.  If such claims are filed and they result in favorable verdicts for the plaintiffs, they could recover damages that compensate them for their medical costs, their lost income and their pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has 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.