Brooklyn, NY – Car Wreck with Injuries on Brooklyn-Queens Expwy near Flushing Ave
Brooklyn, NY (August 23, 2023) – A serious car crash happened in Brooklyn on the night of August 19. At around 11:35 p.m., responders went to the crash site on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway.
Local sources say the accident occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near Flushing Avenue. Two or more motorists collided for reasons still under police investigation.
Paramedics helped those with injuries at the wreck site before transporting seriously injured patients to the hospital as needed.
The names of those involved have not been reported at this time.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved in this car wreck in Brooklyn.
Nothing further has been reported at this time.
New York Car Accidents
It can be scary and overwhelming to be hurt in a serious car crash. If you or someone you love has recently sustained injuries in an accident, you are not alone. Over 3 million individuals suffer injuries in auto collisions per year across the nation. The majority of these people are hurt by the negligent actions of other motorists. In the US, negligent driving has risen to the top of the list of reasons why auto accidents occur. In fact, over 90% of reported traffic accidents happen due to drivers who are distracted, intoxicated, fatigued, or speeding.
These types of negligence are totally dangerous and can even end up deadly. For example, over 3,000 people lose their lives per year due to the actions of distracted drivers. Additionally, more than 100,000 auto accidents happen annually because of drivers who are over-tired while operating their vehicles. Yearly, approximately 11,000 people lose their lives due to speeding, and, driver intoxication is behind over 30% of the national accident fatality rate.
When you or a beloved member of your family has suffered injuries due to the negligent actions of another person, you should be able to financially recover without going broke, even if you do not have the money in the bank to cover the costs related to your crash. Legally, you may be entitled to collect financial compensation for the losses and damages that stem from your accident. A car crash lawyer can help you file a personal injury claim for compensation so you can get the funds needed to cover all of the costs you are facing at this time. Especially if you know that your crash was caused by another person who acted recklessly, carelessly, and/or negligently while operating their vehicle, a lawyer can help you recover.
A car crash lawyer in Brooklyn can help you file a personal injury claim so you can be compensated for vehicle repairs, lost wages, vehicle repairs, medical care costs, and even non-economic damages like emotional turmoil, pain, suffering, and more. Call Metro Law at your earliest convenience to learn more about your legal rights. Compensation can be awarded to you for some or all of the damages you may be facing related to your accident.
Call our skilled and reputable law office at (800) 469-6476 to speak with a trusted car accident lawyer about your personal injury claim that may enable you to collect full and fair financial compensation for the losses and damages you face in relation to your collision. Our firm works on contingency, which means you pay us nothing until you are awarded compensation for your losses and damages.
