Queens, NY – Injury Car Crash at 63rd Ave & 84th Pl
Queens, NY (July 19, 2024) – A car crash with injuries was reported in the Queens area on Friday, July 19. The collision occurred early that morning around 1:16 a.m. at the corner of 63rd Avenue and 84th Place. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties.
At this time, the circumstances leading to the accident have not yet been reported. The injured parties were treated by attending paramedics before being transferred to local hospitals by ambulance. The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined. The roadway was closed for several hours while emergency responders were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed 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 Accidents
Driver distraction is a major factor in serious crashes these days. Over 3,000 people are killed and over 400,000 are seriously injured nationwide each year as a result of distracted driving. Drivers in New York are notorious for being inattentive when operating a vehicle. Driver distraction was a contributing factor in 4,785 fatal crashes in the state between 2017 and 2021, making up roughly 12 percent of all collisions. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving is a factor in over 80 percent of crashes on average. At highway speeds, you can cover the length of a football field in the time it takes to send one text.
You might be able to pursue a compensation claim if you or a loved one is injured in a motor vehicle accident. To achieve this, you should work closely with a trained Queens personal injury lawyer. If you are ready to get started on your case with the help of a skilled legal team, contact the offices of Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP today at (516) 774-3635. We will thoroughly review your case and invest our utmost efforts to build a strong personal injury claim on your behalf.
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