Twenty-Two People Injured After Car Crashes into Manhattan Restaurant

• January 3, 2023
• Barnes Admin

Twenty-Two People Injured After Car Crashes into Manhattan Restaurant

Manhattan, NY – Twenty-two people were injured on Monday, January 2, 2023, after an SUV jumped a curb and slammed into Inwood Bar and Grill restaurant. The crash happened around 9 p.m.

According to officials, an Audi sedan pulling out of a gas station struck a Toyota Rav4, causing the Rav4 to jump the curb and crash into the restaurant. Twenty-two people were injured because of the collision. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Pedestrian Accidents 

Each year, over 70,000 pedestrians are injured in accidents. In this horrible collision, the injured victims should hire an investigative team to evaluate all aspects surrounding the crash. 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

Pedestrian Accident Attorneys  

As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in pedestrian accidents get the best result possible. While handling several of these cases, attorneys at The Barnes Firm have found common causes of pedestrian accidents usually include one or more of the following:  

• Fatigue  
• Texting and driving  
• Distracted driving   
• Failure to yield right of way   
• Speeding   
• Aggressive driving   
• Inexperienced driving   
• Alcohol or drug involvement   

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact an experienced pedestrian accident attorney at The Barnes Firm. 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.