Queens, NY – Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expy Ends in Injuries
Queens, NY (March 17, 2024) – At least one person was injured after a traffic accident in the Queens area on Sunday, March 17. That afternoon at around 3:38 p.m., the collision was reported at the intersection of Long Island Expressway and Utopia Parkway. Three or more vehicles were involved in the collision.
Emergency responders were rushed to the scene after being notified of a crash with injuries. There were confirmed injuries resulting from the accident, but the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined. The roadway was closed for several hours while emergency crews worked to clear the scene. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
High-Speed Crashes in New York
Unless otherwise indicated, the speed limit on New York’s city streets is 25 miles per hour. Unfortunately, speeding drivers commonly contribute to serious car accidents across the city. In 2022, drivers who were going at unsafe speeds were involved in 3,940 motor vehicle accidents throughout the city. Speeding drivers kill over 10,000 people each year on American roads, and in the last 20 years, high-speed collisions have been linked to almost one-third of all traffic fatalities. It can be hard to recover on your own after a serious crash, and a trained lawyer will be ready to get to work on your case and fight for your full recovery.
Your very way of life can be on the line after a serious car accident. It is a difficult time to be on your own, especially if you have limited experience with the law. You should contact a qualified Queens car crash lawyer in order to get started on your claim for compensation. The trained legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP is ready to get to work on your case and fight for your legal rights. Contact our law firm today at (516) 774-3635 to discuss your case with a caring and compassionate attorney.
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