Brooklyn, NY (August 2, 2026) – A mother and her two young children were injured when a collision between two vehicles sent one of the cars onto a sidewalk near the corner of Park Avenue and Nostrand Avenue on Sunday night.
According to reports, the crash happened at around 9:10 p.m. in the area where South Williamsburg meets Bedford-Stuyvesant. Authorities said two vehicles collided at the intersection before one of them left the roadway and struck three people who were standing on the sidewalk. Among those hit were a mother and her two children, and one of the children was reported to be in critical condition according to early accounts.
Reports indicate that the force of the impact scattered debris across the scene, including a damaged fence and a child’s scooter and stroller. The location sits within a marked school zone, and authorities said the circumstances that led one driver to leave the roadway remain under investigation. No charges have been announced, and any determination of fault or wrongdoing would be an allegation unless and until it is established through the investigation and any legal proceedings that follow.
We hope those injured are able to make a full recovery.
Understanding Your Rights After a New York Car Accident
New York is a no-fault insurance state, which means that after a motor vehicle crash an injured person’s own insurance typically pays for initial medical expenses and a portion of lost earnings through Personal Injury Protection, regardless of who caused the collision. No-fault benefits are capped, however, and they do not account for every loss a victim may suffer. When injuries are serious — as that term is defined under New York’s Insurance Law — an injured person may step outside the no-fault system and bring a claim directly against a negligent driver. Pedestrians who are struck by a vehicle are generally covered by the no-fault benefits connected to the vehicle involved, even though they were not inside a car at the time. An experienced NYC personal injury lawyer can evaluate whether an injury meets the serious-injury threshold and help pursue the full range of damages the law allows.
In New York, injured accident victims may be entitled to two broad categories of compensation:
- Economic Compensation: Covers measurable financial losses such as hospital bills, ongoing medical treatment, physical therapy, lost wages, and reduced future earning capacity.
- Non-Economic Compensation: Accounts for less tangible impacts like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
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