Bronx Home Scene of Frequent Car Accidents
A home located on a busy corner in the Bronx was hit by a taxi a few weeks ago. But according to the NY Times, such car accidents are par for the course for the home owner, and he doesn’t plan on moving.
Steven Campbell bought the 1915 two-story home in 1989, and since then it has been twice hit by vehicles. “You could go anywhere and get hit by a car,” he says in justifying his decision to remain in the car-accident-prone home.
The home is located on Taylor Avenue at the corner of Wood Avenue. It’s a five corner intersection, shared with East 174th street, a four-lane road with a median. In short, there’s no shortage of traffic.
In the taxi accident that most recently occurred, the cab swerved to avoid another vehicle and sped through the Taylor-Wood intersection before jumping the curb in front of Mr. Campbell’s home. It hit a parked van and post and then mowed down Campbell’s white metal fence before smashing through the empty garage door. Fortunately, no one was injured. Mr. Campbell was not home at the time.
According to a dispatcher at American Car Service, the driver involved in the taxi accident, Jose Perez, has avoided many accidents during his time with the company. They described him as a “good driver.”
But, sometimes even the best drivers lose control or become the victim of someone else’s shortcomings behind the wheel.
Not only is it fortunate that Mr. Perez wasn’t injured, it’s fortunate that he wasn’t transporting a passenger at the time. Such an accident, had anyone else been injured, could have opened the taxi company to a potential lawsuit.
More than likely, Mr. Perez’s insurance will cover the damage to Mr. Campbell’s home. But often these insurance companies shortchange claimants in the interest of saving money. This is true when talking about cases only involving property damage and those involving injury.
For car accident victims, this is when a personal injury attorney can be particularly helpful.
Having experience dealing with insurance adjusters following a car accident, the attorneys with Omrani & Taub are able to represent their clients’ best interests in a variety of cases—from seeking compensation for major injuries to getting justice for families who have lost a loved one at the hands of a drunk driver.
If you’ve been injured in a taxi accident or any auto accident, we may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact the law office of Omrani & Taub today for a free initial consultation.
