Brooklyn, NY – Flatbush & Atlantic Ave Car Crash with Injuries
Brooklyn, NY (June 17, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Brooklyn area on Monday, June 17, required support from local paramedics. The incident occurred early that morning, around 7:46 a.m., at the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, and the injured parties were provided immediate aid by attending medical personnel.
The vehicles involved sustained significant damage in the impact, and the area was temporarily closed as emergency units were present. The injured parties were provided aid before being transferred to local hospitals by ambulance. The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. No further information has been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is currently being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be released as it progresses.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
New York Car Accidents
In a recent year, the bustling metropolis of New York City experienced a staggering total of 228,047 car accidents. This figure encompasses a wide array of accidents involving all types of drivers as well as cyclists and pedestrians. On a daily basis, this translates to an average of approximately 624 to 625 vehicle accidents occurring throughout the city. Injuries occur in almost one in five automobile incidents in New York City, according to the latest statistics, with about 44,300 reported traffic injuries that year. About five people are hurt in auto accidents every hour. Statistics show that Queens and Brooklyn account for more than half of all traffic accidents in the city, with Staten Island experiencing the fewest collisions.
You do not want to do anything to put your recovery at risk following a serious auto accident. That is why you need to work closely with a competent Brooklyn personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. The legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP has a proven history of handling successful personal injury claims. Call us today at (516) 774-3635.
