Brooklyn, NY – 15 Hurt in Bus, Truck Collision at Elm Pl & Livingstone St
Brooklyn, NY (April 15, 2024) – A two-vehicle collision in the Brooklyn area on Sunday, April 14, resulted in several confirmed injuries. The accident was reported at the intersection of Elm Place and Livingstone Street that afternoon. It was later revealed that a bus and a truck collided at the scene.
Emergency responders were sent to provide aid to the involved parties. It was later revealed that 15 people were hurt as a result of the collision. At this time, the circumstances leading to the incident have not been determined. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. The injured parties were treated at the scene, and those needing further support were later transferred to a nearby hospital for additional support. The area was later reopened some hours later. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
New York Truck Accidents
Large commercial vehicle crashes cause a significant number of serious crashes across New York. Statistics show that 5,700 heavy trucks were involved in fatal collisions in the United States in 2021, up more than 18 percent from the previous year and more than 49 percent over the past ten years. In New York, large trucks are estimated to be involved in 8.1 percent of fatal crashes. There were 1,437 fatal crashes involving heavy trucks throughout the state of New York in March 2023, in addition to 575 fatal trucking accidents that were reported across the city. When dealing with the aftermath of an 18-wheeler collision, you should consult with a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer as quickly as possible to protect your right to full compensation.
A large truck accident can completely change your life, and you can easily suffer life-threatening injuries. You should get to work on your case with the help of a qualified Brooklyn truck accident lawyer to get to work on your case. Contact the offices of Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP today at (516) 774-3635.
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