Queens, NY – Car Accident Causes Injuries at 85th Ave & 123rd St
Queens, NY (March 30, 2024) – At least one person was hurt in the aftermath of an auto accident in the Queens area on Saturday morning, March 30. The accident was reported at the corner of 85th Avenue and 123rd Street early that morning at around 7:55 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.
Distracted Driving Accidents in New York
As a driver, you have a duty to maintain your attention on the road. Unfortunately, what should be a straightforward task is becoming almost impossible due to the rising use of smartphones and other mobile devices in the United States. New York roads can be dangerous, and the city’s drivers are known to engage in reckless behaviors behind the wheel. As a matter of fact, the state’s driver distraction ranking was the ninth worst in the United States. Between 2017 and 2021, 563 out of 4,785 road deaths in the state were attributed to distracted driving or an estimated 12 percent of all traffic fatalities. In the event of a catastrophic auto accident, drivers who neglect to pay attention to the road should be held accountable for their actions.
You can very easily be seriously hurt by the actions of a negligent driver. You do not want to be held financially liable for another person’s reckless actions. Only a qualified Queens personal injury lawyer will be able to get you the best possible outcome for your case. Contact the legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP today at (516) 774-3635.
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