Queens, NY – Woman Hurt in Truck Accident on Long Island Expy
Queens, NY (March 19, 2024) – A woman was hurt after being involved in a collision in the Queens area on Tuesday, March 19. Early that morning at around 6:56 a.m., the accident was reported on Long Island Expressway. Local reports indicated that a baby blue Subaru Crosstrek was rear-ended by a possible 18-wheeler.
Local paramedics were quickly dispatched to provide the necessary aid to the involved parties. Initial reports indicated that a woman complained of injuries at the scene. At this time, it is unknown how many people at the scene were hurt as a result of the accident. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further updates on the accident have been provided at this time. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing accident investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
18-Wheeler Crashes in New York
Across New York, crashes involving large commercial vehicles continue to be a serious concern. There were 5,700 large trucks involved in fatal collisions across the country in 2021. This figure marks a nearly 18 percent increase from the year before and an astounding 49 percent increase in the previous decade. An estimated 8.1 percent of fatal crashes in New York involve large trucks. There were 575 such accidents reported across New York City in March 2023. There were 1,437 large trucks involved in deadly crashes across the state in a recent year. If you or someone close is dealing with the aftermath of an 18-wheeler crash, you should partner with a trained personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
There is too much on the line to leave your recovery to chance after a crash involving a commercial vehicle. These types of accidents can easily cause life-changing injuries. Only a trained Queens semi-truck crash lawyer will be able to get you the maximum compensation available in your case. The experienced legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP is here to get to work on your case as soon as possible. Contact our law offices today at (516) 774-3635.
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