Bronx Personal Injury Lawyers Investigating MTA Bus and DSNY Vehicle Collision That Injured 16 in Belmont

On Tuesday morning, 16 people were injured in a serious collision involving a Bx41 MTA bus and a Department of Sanitation (DSNY) vehicle near Webster Avenue and East 187th Street in Belmont, the FDNY confirmed. All victims were transported to SBH Health System with injuries reported as non-life-threatening.

At Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, our attorneys are closely following the investigation into this crash. With decades of experience representing victims of MTA bus collisions and other municipal vehicle accidents in the Bronx, our team understands the complex issues of liability that arise when government entities like the MTA and DSNY are involved.

What We Know About the Belmont Crash

According to preliminary reports, the northbound Bx41 bus was traveling in the bus lane when a passenger vehicle, later confirmed to be a DSNY supervisor’s car, abruptly entered its path from the left lane. This maneuver caused a T-bone collision that sent shockwaves through the busy Bronx corridor. Witnesses reported a loud boom at the moment of impact. The DSNY vehicle was towed from the scene, and the MTA bus was also removed for further investigation.

The Department of Sanitation stated that the vehicle involved was not a garbage collection truck, but rather a passenger car used by a supervisor. An internal investigation is ongoing.

Our Law Firm’s Experience with Bronx MTA Bus Accidents

Our firm has represented numerous victims injured in bus accidents across New York City, including cases involving:

• MTA buses that were struck by city or private vehicles
• Pedestrians injured while crossing the street in designated crosswalks
• Passengers harmed due to sudden stops, swerving, or collisions
• Incidents involving multiple city agencies, where liability must be carefully assessed

Cases involving city-owned vehicles like those operated by the MTA or DSNY often require prompt legal action due to strict filing deadlines under the New York General Municipal Law. Injured victims must typically file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the incident.

Protecting Your Rights After a Bronx Bus Crash

If you or a loved one was injured in a collision involving an MTA bus, DSNY vehicle, or any other municipal agency in the Bronx, it’s essential to speak with a qualifiedbpersonal injury attorney as soon as possible. Our trial lawyers have a long history of holding public authorities accountable and have recovered some of the highest settlements and verdicts in New York for victims of municipal negligence.

For a free consultation with our team of Bronx Personal Injuty Attorneys, call 212-943-1090. We represent accident victims in the Bronx and throughout New York City with the dedication and resources needed to take on even the most complex cases.