New York City Transit Authority Bus Accident Case Ends in Defense Verdict

A New York City jury delivered a verdict in favor of the defendant on April 2, 2024, in a Supreme Court Kings County case before the Hon. Francois Rivera, stemming from a two-vehicle collision on the Belt Parkway. The case, led by Trial Attorney Rocco Iervasi of Kritzer Law Group, involved a rear-end accident between a stopped minivan and a New York City Transit Authority bus.

The 40-year-old plaintiff claimed to have sustained injuries to her neck, back, shoulders, and knees as a result of the accident. These injuries, she argued, necessitated multiple surgeries, including a cervical fusion surgery.

Rocco Iervasi Presents Compelling Defense

Throughout the month-long trial, Rocco Iervasi meticulously countered the plaintiff's claims. His defense strategy centered on two key arguments:

• Speed of the Bus: Mr. Iervasi presented evidence demonstrating that the NYC Transit Authority bus was traveling at a slow speed, only 5 mph, at the time of the collision.

• Pre-Existing Injuries: Mr. Iervasi effectively argued, with the help of expert witnesses including biomechanical engineers, that the plaintiff's injuries and surgeries were not caused by the accident but were pre-existing conditions.

Jury Reaches Verdict

After deliberating for a day and a half, the jury sided with the defense, dismissing all the plaintiff's claims. This verdict underscores Kritzer Law Group's commitment to achieving positive outcomes for their clients in complex personal injury cases.