Queens, NY - Injury-Causing Accident on Belt Pkwy near Merrick Blvd

Queens, NY (May 2, 2023) - At least one person suffered injuries in a car crash reported to officials in Queens on the evening of May  2. Multiple responders were seen rendering aid at the crash site at around 6:15 p.m. 

Reports from local sources show the incident occurred on the Belt Parkway in the eastbound lanes near Merrick Boulevard. Traffic was stopped back to the Van Wyck Expressway while emergency crews worked in the area. 

Currently, the total number of injured parties has not been reported. Ambulances were seen parked at the crash site and were used to transport those with serious injuries to local hospitals. 

Our thoughts are with everyone involved in this car crash in Queens. We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured parties. 

New York Car Wrecks

In New York, hundreds of thousands of auto accidents are reported yearly. Sadly, a percentage of these wrecks end in injuries and death for those involved. In New York, New York City sees the majority of the auto accidents reported in the state. Throughout the US, each year, about 6 million individuals are hurt in auto accidents yearly. Each day, about 17,000 auto accidents are reported that injure approximately 7,500 people. Tens of thousands of people lose their lives in these wrecks per year. In fact, around 40,000 individuals are killed annually in car wrecks, which is equal to the number of people who are killed due to gun violence every year. 

When you or someone you love has sustained a severe injury in an auto accident, you may be dealt an array of difficulties in relation to your wreck. Painful injuries are, unfortunately, expensive and time-consuming. The entire situation could be causing you stress, depression, and anxiety.

All around, a situation of this nature could be keeping you from living a happy, productive life. Not only do you deserve this, but you, at the very least, deserve to be able to successfully recover from your injuries without having to worry about money. This is especially true if your crash was caused by another person's negligent actions.

Negligent drivers are responsible for the majority of injurious and fatal accidents throughout New York and the entire United States. Currently, distracted driving is the most common type of negligent driving seen throughout the country. This is due to the use of handheld technology. The number of people who choose to text and drive, check their social media, and talk on the phone has skyrocketed in the past ten years.  

It can be painful and frustrating to sustain severe injuries due to the actions of another person. While you’re stuck recovering in the hospital, you are most likely unable to work and make a living, meaning you are missing out on much-needed paychecks while the medical bills continue to roll in.

Depending on the details of your wreck, you may be able to file a personal injury claim for financial compensation. If you are under the impression that a negligent driver caused your accident, you should call a personal injury lawyer in New York.

A car crash lawyer in Queens from metrolaw.com/ will be able to help you file a claim if you believe that your injuries were the result of another driver’s careless actions. Driver intoxication, distraction, and fatigue are all different dangerous forms of negligence that can lead to serious injuries or worse. 

You can call our law office at (800) 469-6476 to explore the legal options available to you.