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Location of the COACH Bus accident in Midtown ManhattanAn out-of-control Coach USA bus barreled onto the sidewalk and slammed into building scaffolding and a Midtown Manhattan tower near Grand Central Station on December 11, 2025 (see video below). The crash, which occurred on East 41st Street between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue, sent debris crashing down and pedestrians running for cover. One person was transported to Bellevue Hospital, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.

From the perspective ofour  experienced New York City bus accident attorneys, incidents like this underscore how devastating a single moment of lost control can be in one of the most densely populated urban environments in the country. Even when, as reported here, a bus is not carrying passengers, the risk to pedestrians, nearby workers, and occupants of surrounding buildings is enormous.

Why Bus Accidents in NYC Are Especially Dangerous

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NYC Personal Injury Lawyers Howard Hershenhorn and Diana CarnemollaCongratulations to our partners Howard Hershenhorn and Diana M. A. Carnemolla who obtained an $85 million Verdict for a man who was struck by a red double decker sightseeing tour bus owned and operated by Twin America, LLC, Gray Line Corporation, Gray Line New York Tours, Inc. Coach USA, Citysights LLC, Citysights New York LLC, and Calvin C. Wright, while crossing the street.

The plaintiff who was 54 years old was ran over by a red double decker sightseeing tour bus on July 3rd, 2015.  At the time of the accident, it was a sunny Friday afternoon. He had the walk signal in his favor when a 13 ton double decker sightseeing tour bus attempted to make a left turn from West 4th street onto 6th avenue striking him. He suffered serious injuries.  As a result of the crash  he spent 78 days in the hospital, having 9 operations. He also had two additional operations after he was discharged from the hospital.

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$45 million for past pain and suffering and $40 million for future pain and suffering

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