Brooklyn, NY – Major Car Accident on 21st Ave near 81st St

Brooklyn, NY – Major Car Accident on 21st Ave near 81st St

Brooklyn, NY (April 26, 2023) – At least one person suffered injuries in a car crash reported to officials in the Bensonhurst area of Brooklyn. At approximately 9:37 p.m., the incident was reported to officials, who promptly responded to the scene. 

Multiple emergency crews were seen working at the crash site a short time after the incident occurred in an effort to help those involved and investigate the details of the accident. The wreck was reported to have taken place in the 8000 block of 21st Avenue near 81st Street. 

Police asked local drivers to use caution and avoid the area if possible while they worked at the scene. Paramedics worked to help injured parties and transport them to local hospitals for treatment. 

The names of the people involved in the crash have not been reported at this time. 

We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured victims. 

New York Car Accidents

Brooklyn, NY - Major Car Accident on 21st Ave near 81st StCar wrecks happen all too frequently throughout the United States and in New York. According to information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 3 million people suffer injuries per year in the United States due to auto collisions. Unfortunately, the majority of these crashes are totally preventable. 

On average, over 93% of reported auto collisions in the United States are caused by driver negligence/error. Drivers who allow themselves to become intoxicated, distracted, or travel at unsafe speeds, cause serious accidents that end in injuries and even fatalities. Every single day, more than 7,500 people suffer injuries in auto collisions in the US, the majority of which are the result of driver negligence. 

Driver negligence has risen to the top of the list of things that cause auto accidents in the United States. Over 6 million car crashes are reported annually in the US. As previously stated, over 90% of these are the result of some type of driver negligence. When we consider the fact of the matter, that over 5 million accidents are caused by negligent drivers per year, it appears that the issue of driver negligence has become a serious and even deadly issue in the United States.

When you or someone you love is hurt in an auto accident, it is important to figure out how the incident took place so you can recover as quickly and easily as possible. You may be going through an extremely difficult time in the aftermath of your wreck due to the severity of your injuries. Depending on the type of injury you sustained, you may be stuck in the hospital for a prolonged time period where you have to undergo extensive and costly medical procedures. You may miss important time at work and time spent with your family, which can be overwhelming and depressing. 

At Metro Law, our skilled legal team of Brooklyn car crash attorneys has decades of far-reaching experience helping injured accident victims recover after they were blindsided by crashes caused by driver negligence. We will thoroughly investigate your case and provide you with valuable legal guidance and advice so you can recover without worrying about your finances. Financial compensation awarded to injured crash victims can cover damages related to: 

  • Medical bills
  • Vehicle repairs
  • Wage loss
  • And more

You can reach our law office by calling (800) 469-6476 to see how we can help you.