Brooklyn, NY – I-278 Scene of Injury Wreck near Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn, NY (June 21, 2024) – On the afternoon of June 20, a car crash in Brooklyn ended in injuries. Emergency responders including EMTs, police, and fire crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after the wreck occurred to render aid and investigate. Reports show the collision occurred on Interstate 278 near Atlantic Avenue. Paramedics were seen rendering emergency medical aid to those with injuries before they transported seriously wounded patients to the hospital by ambulance. Currently, why the wreck occurred is still under investigation. The incident blocked the roadway for an extended period, forcing local motorists to use alternate routes.
Our thoughts are with those involved as we hope for their full recovery.
New York Car Crashes
New York is no stranger to auto collisions. The Empire State sees hundreds of thousands of vehicle accidents per year that cause injuries to tens of thousands of people and take the lives of thousands annually. Across the nation, car wrecks happen over 17,000 times per day and cause over 7,500 people to sustain injuries. Sadly, more than 100 individuals lose their lives annually due to auto collisions across the nation.
These traffic accidents happen for several different reasons; however, the majority of car crashes that happen in the state of New York and across the United States are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. In one recent year, almost 30% of crash accident fatalities throughout the United States involved alcohol consumption of some sort. Additionally, of all drivers involved in fatal collisions in the Empire State that year, over 10% were legally intoxicated.
If you or a beloved member of your family has recently been injured by the actions of a negligent driver, you should talk to a car crash attorney in Brooklyn who can help you recover. Especially if you have lost a loved one due to the negligent actions of another person, you may be eligible to collect financial compensation for a long list of damages that you may be facing at this time. You may be able to collect financial compensation for a long list of damages that you may be facing in relation to your wreck. Some of these damages may include lost wages, vehicle repair costs, medical bills, lost future earning capacity, and even non-economic damages like pain, suffering, emotional turmoil, and more.
Contact the law office of Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to be connected with a lawyer, who can help you learn more about filing a personal injury, claim or a wrongful death claim. We are here to help you every step of the way and will do everything we can to get you the financial compensation and justice that you deserve. We do not require payment unless you are able to collect the maximum financial compensation available to you for the injuries and losses you have endured in relation to your recent accident. Our main goal is to help you and your loved ones get through this trying time by helping you recover financially so you can focus on your physical and emotional recovery.
