Taxi Jumps Curb in Accident, Hits Pedestrian on East 79 Street NYC
Two cabs collided on Monday, sending one onto the sidewalk. It was there that the taxi struck a young woman, sending her to the hospital with head injuries.
According to DNAinfo.com, the accident occurred on the corner of Second Avenue and East 79th Street. An SUV taxi was making a left onto 79th when a Crown Vic cab, traveling down 79th collided with it.
Both cab drivers escaped without injuries.
After the immediate impact, the SUV jumped the curb, where it struck the identity. According to DNAinfo.com, her identity and condition are unknown. However, witnesses say after being hit, she was face down in a pool of blood.
“He was running the red light, so he hit the pedestrian,” said the Crown Vic driver of the SUV cabbie.
A doorman at the Continental Plaza, near the intersection, said it isn’t uncommon for vehicles to fly through that intersection, trying to catch the lights. He ran outside when he heard the impact.
In a city this crowded, it isn’t surprising when a vehicle hits a pedestrian. But, that doesn’t mean it isn’t a tragic event and one worth discussing.
As a pedestrian in New York, you don’t think of getting hit, aside from those rare occasions when an antsy driver tries to come through a crosswalk. But the risks are very real and a pedestrian accident can result in very serious injuries and even death.
For the woman injured in this accident, her challenges will not only be physical, recuperating from potentially damaging head injuries, but also financial and mental. While she is entitled to compensation for those injuries, finding out exactly who is responsible will be the first step.
It’s normal for drivers to point the fingers at each other following any car accident. But through accident reconstruction and even witness accounts, officials will be able to determine for certain who is at fault for the woman’s injuries.
If you’ve been the victim of a pedestrian accident, the attorneys at Omrani & Taub may be able to help you get access to compensation. This compensation isn’t only for your medical costs, but the time you missed from work and even your pain and suffering. To speak with an experienced car vs. pedestrian accident attorney call 212-529-7848 (that’s 212-LAW-SUIT).
