Queens, NY – At Least One Injured in Collision on Ditmars Blvd
Queens, NY (June 2, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Queens area on Sunday, June 2, required support from local paramedics. The accident took place early that morning, around 11:56 a.m., at the 10629 block of Ditmars Boulevard. Two 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 Crashes 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 behind the wheel. Between 2017 and 2021, there were 4,785 fatal crashes in the state that resulted from driver distraction, making up roughly 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), and an estimated 15 percent of injury crashes. It is important that you are ready to pursue a compelling personal injury claim with the help of a qualified lawyer after being hurt by a reckless motorist.
You never know when you will be the victim of a serious car accident. Your ability to lead a normal life can be at risk, and a trained Queens car accident lawyer will be able to help you throughout your recovery. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact the offices of Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP today at (516) 774-3635.
