When people use public transportation or taxi cabs, they tend to assume that they will arrive at their destination safely.  One of the many reasons these modes of transportation are used is to remove the stress and responsibility of driving.  Unfortunately, safety is far from guaranteed in these vehicles, and that unfortunate reality was reinforced in the mind of the public once again today when three people were injured in a Manhattan car accident that where a taxi cab collided with a bus.

According to the authorities, this Manhattan car accident occurred today at approximately 12:30 p.m. along Broadway near West 66th Street.  While no specific details of what led to the crash were provided, the two vehicles did collide with each other and the bus driver, the taxi cab driver and the passenger in the cab were all injured.  All three were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, and no update was given as to their conditions.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our thoughts and our support for the three people who were injured in this Manhattan car accident.  We hope that they are all 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 car accidents.  Every year, 187,000 people are injured and 1,200 people are killed in these occurrences.

New York Personal Injury Lawyers

While it obviously remains to be seen how this crash occurred, one thing that seems clear is that the passenger in the taxi cab was not at fault.  Therefore, if he or she decides to file a New York personal injury lawsuit against the party or parties at fault, the passenger could recover damages that serve as compensation for losses incurred.  However, there could be additional steps involved if the bus was at fault and/or additional defendants involved if the cab driver was at fault.

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 fighting for the rights of injured clients for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.