Personal Injury Law

Eight Injured When Fire Truck Responding To An Emergency, Crashes

Eight people were injured in a crash in Laurelton when a fire engine that was responding to an emergency was involved in an automobile accident with a United States Postal Service tractor-trailer and a taxicab, according to a New York Times report published January 18th. The Fire Department reported that three civilians and five firefighters were among the injured and were taken to area hospitals for various injuries. The truck driver, who was not identified, was in critical condition Thursday evening, authorities said. The injuries to the other parties involved in the accident were said not to be life-threatening.

This is a tragic example of the dangers of New York truck accidents on our state?s highways. Our firm has extensive experience in all types of injury accidents including truck accidents. We promptly and thoroughly investigate each case to assess liability and determine fault. We work with experienced investigators to obtain photographs, witness statements and other necessary investigation immediately when the evidence is still fresh. Our New York truck collision attorneys have an excellent understanding of the intricacies of personal injury law.

Full post as published by New York Injury Talk Blog on January 29, 2008 (boomark / email).