A New York car accident attorney notes that three people were taken to the hospital after a NYC taxi jumped a curb, hitting pedestrians and smashing into a building. Drivers who recklessly or intentionally cause injury to others can be liable for paying money damages to their victims. A New York car accident lawyer can help injured parties and the families of those killed in car accidents.
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Report: Pedestrian Flipped Into The Air By The Impact
Authorities have not yet determined what caused a New York City cab driver to jump a curb and injure himself and two others in the March 2016 accident. Witnesses to the East Side, Manhattan wreck describe a harrowing scene that ended with the cab driver and two victims being transported to a nearby hospital. According to CBS New York, it is not yet clear what caused the taxi driver to run a red light, hop a curb and smash into a building, striking several bystanders along the way.
While none of the three have injuries considered life-threatening in nature, witnesses believe it’s a miracle that more people weren’t injured and that no one was killed. One witness said it appeared the cab driver sped up during the ordeal, and another reported seeing the taxi strike a bicyclist and a lady in the crosswalk, who was flipped into the air by the impact. Authorities have not yet determined if there was a reason, medical or otherwise, behind the cab driver’s actions, and it is not yet known if charges will be filed against the driver or his place of employment, the website reported.
How a New York Car Accident Attorney Can Help
Drivers or passengers who are injured in car accidents may be entitled to compensation for damages resulting from their injuries, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of the ability to earn
- Scarring and disfigurement
If a driver or passenger is killed in a car accident, his or her family members may be able to pursue compensation for the wrongful death of their loved one. Wrongful death damages can include:
- Loss of the economic support of the loved one
- Medical expenses incurred prior to death
- Conscious pain and suffering prior to death
- Loss of the companionship of the loved one
- Funeral expenses
If the actions causing injury are malicious or so reckless that intent to harm can be inferred, the responsible party can be liable for punitive damages to punish wrongful conduct and deter similar conduct in the future.
People who have been injured in a car accident are advised to seek a qualified New York car accident attorney to help them protect their legal rights.
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