Queens, NY – Van Wyck Expy Crash Results in Injuries
Queens, NY (June 20, 2024) – At least one person was hurt following a traffic accident in the Queens area on Thursday, June 20. The accident was reported early that morning around 7:12 a.m. on Van Wyck Expressway N. near Exit 11. There were confirmed injuries at the scene.
Emergency responders were sent to the scene after being notified of a serious collision with injuries. The injured parties were treated by attending medical personnel before being transported to a local hospital for further support. The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The area was closed for several hours until tow trucks managed to clear the debris. No further information on the accident is currently available. Meanwhile, local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing crash investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Collisions in New York
The road can be unpredictable. Drivers who do not pay attention to the road are putting themselves and others at risk. One of the leading causes of catastrophic auto accidents in the country is distracted driving. Drivers in New York have a reputation for paying little attention to the road, and around 10 percent of the time, distracted drivers take their eyes off the road. One of the most prevalent forms of driver distraction is texting while operating a vehicle, but there are many others, such as chatting with a passenger or fiddling with the radio. In the United States, distracted driving is a factor in approximately 3,000 fatalities and 400,000 injuries annually. You should begin building your case with the assistance of an experienced legal team if you or a loved one gets injured due to another person’s careless driving.
You do not want to be on your own if you are hurt in a serious crash. A competent Queens personal injury lawyer can get the most out of your case. Contact the offices of Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP today at (516) 774-3635.
