Queens, NY – Injuries in Car Accident at 92nd St & 24th Ave
Queens, NY (May 3, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Bronx area on Friday, May 3, required support from local paramedics. The accident took place early that morning around 6:28 a.m. at the intersection of 92nd Street and 24th Avenue. Two or more vehicles reportedly collided at the scene.
At least one person involved in the accident was hurt as a result of the collision. At this time, the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. The circumstances leading to the accident were not provided in the initial reports, and no updates on the conditions of the crash victims are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being handled 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
One of the main reasons for severe collisions these days is driver distraction. Each year, distracted drivers in the country result in over 400,000 serious injuries and over 3,000 fatalities. New York drivers have a bad reputation for being distracted when behind the wheel. Between 2017 and 2021, there were 4,785 fatal crashes in the state that resulted from driver distraction, making up around 12 percent of all collisions. Nearly 80 percent of recorded collisions nationally are related to distracted driving, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). You can travel the length of a football field in the time it takes to send a single text while traveling at highway speeds. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a crash, you may be able to pursue a claim for compensation with the help of a trained lawyer.
Pursuing a personal injury claim is often a long and complicated process. When you work with a trained Queens car crash lawyer, you will be in a better position to get the full value of your case. If you are ready to get to work on your case with the help of a skilled legal team, contact the offices of Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP today at (516) 774-3635.
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Disclaimers: To promote safety and prevent tragic accidents, we urge individuals in our community to drive slowly and cautiously. This news article is not intended as a solicitation for business. Any information provided should not be considered professional medical or legal advice. Additionally, please note that the photo used in this post is not from the location of the collision.
