Brooklyn, NY – Car Crash Ends in Injuries at E 32nd St & Avenue R
Brooklyn, NY (May 12, 2024) – At least one person was hurt in the aftermath of an auto accident in the Brooklyn area on Sunday, May 12. The accident was reported at the corner of E. 32nd Street and Avenue R early that morning around 11:01 a.m. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties.
There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the number and severity of the related damages have not been determined. The injured parties were treated at the scene before being transported to a local hospital for further support. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting wreckage in order to reopen the road to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
New York Distracted Driving Accidents
You have an obligation to keep your focus on the road any time you drive. Unfortunately, the growing number of smartphones and other mobile devices in the United States has made an otherwise simple task much more difficult. The roads in New York City can be hazardous, and residents are notorious for driving carelessly. The state actually has the ninth-worst driver distraction rating in the entire country. Approximately 12 percent of all highway fatalities in the state between 2017 and 2021 were linked to distracted driving, or 563 out of 4,785 road deaths. Drivers who cause a serious auto accident by not paying attention to the road should be held responsible in the event of a crash, and that means pursuing a strong claim for compensation with the help of a qualified lawyer.
Pursuing a personal injury claim on your own is never easy, it is important that you are able to work closely with a qualified Brooklyn car accident lawyer to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP is here to fight for your recovery. Give us a call today at (516) 774-3635.
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