Over 15 Hurt in Brooklyn Multivehicle Accident

Brooklyn, NY – A multivehicle accident occurred on Sunday, May 28, 2023, around 8:30 p.m. when a car collided with an MTA bus, resulting in a chain reaction of at least six other cars involved and over a dozen people being injured. The incident occurred at a three-way stop intersection where a white car hit the city bus while crossing on Essex Street, causing a serious accident that resulted in 15 people being transported to the hospital, including a woman in critical condition. The NYPD Vehicle Collision Squad is currently investigating the incident to determine who was responsible and if speed played a role in the crash.

Car Accidents 

Unfortunately, more than three million people are injured each year in car accidents. Anyone injured in a car accident and their families should have their investigative team evaluate the crash and the circumstances surrounding it. This includes reviewing:

• Driver accident history
• Police accident report
• Vehicle accident history
• Any testing of driver for drugs and alcohol
• Any history of driver with drugs and alcohol
• Phone and texting records of the driver
• Any video evidence of the crash
• Evaluation if pavement markings are clear and up to code
• Evaluation is road signage is clear and up to code
• All eyewitness accounts of the accident
• Inspection of the road conditions
• Vehicle blind spots
• Driving records
• Accident history at this intersection
• Timing of traffic signals

In a violent, multi-vehicle car crash, victims can be left with extensive injuries including:

• Head injuries
• Back and spine injuries
• Rib injuries
• Neck and shoulder injuries
• Any many more…

Car Accident Attorneys  

As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in car accidents get the best result possible. While handling various accident cases, our attorneys have gained experience that has helped them identify some of the most common causes of car accidents:

• Texting and driving
• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Aggressive driving
• Inexperienced driving
• Fatigue
• Alcohol or drug involvement

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact an experienced car accident attorney at The Barnes Firm today. From the first phone conversation through to the final settlement, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will work hard for you every step of the way.

Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.