Queens, NY – Car Accident with Injuries at 79th St & 46th Ave
Queens, NY (June 24, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a car accident in the Queens area on Monday, June 24. The incident was reported early that morning, around 6:24 a.m., at the intersection of 79th Street and 46th Avenue. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide the necessary aid to the involved parties.
Medical personnel treated the injured victims at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital for further support. The area was temporarily closed while local authorities worked the scene. The circumstances leading to the crash have not been determined. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting wreckage and other debris in order to reopen the road to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash 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.
New York Distracted Driving Crashes
Distracted driving is an extremely perilous habit that can swiftly lead to devastating auto accidents with catastrophic consequences. A number of the fatal collisions that happen in the US each year are caused by distracted drivers. Distracted driving is blamed for over 3,000 fatalities and 400,000 significant injuries on American roads. People from New York are notorious for being inattentive behind the wheel. Driver distraction was a significant factor in 4,785 fatal crashes in the state between 2017 and 2021, accounting for approximately 12 percent of all collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that almost 80 percent of documented collisions involve distracted driving. In light of these sobering statistics, it is crucial for individuals to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their legal rights in the event of an accident caused by distracted driving. Seeking the guidance of an experienced attorney who specializes in handling such cases can be instrumental in navigating the legal complexities and securing the justice and compensation deserved.
A trained Queens car accident lawyer will be ready to fight for your full compensation. The legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP is ready to get to work on your case. Contact our offices today at (516) 774-3635 to get started on your claim and get back on the path to a full recovery.
