Brooklyn, NY – Traffic Collision Causes Injuries on I-278 near Hamilton Ave/Battery Tunnel
Brooklyn, NY (December 18, 2023) – At least one person suffered injuries in a traffic accident that happened in Brooklyn on December 18. Shortly after 1:00 a.m., emergency crews went to the scene of the crash on Interstate 278 near Hamilton Avenue to render aid. Vehicles collided near the Battery Tunnel for reasons still being investigated by police. Paramedics helped the injured victims at the scene and transported them to the hospital as needed. The roadway was closed while emergency crews worked in the area, urging local drivers to find alternate routes. No further information has been reported concerning this injury accident in Brooklyn.
We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured victims.
New York Car Crashes
The average individual most likely doesn’t consider the dangers associated with driving a vehicle every single day. However, vehicular travel is one of the most dangerous modes of transportation around. Unfortunately, despite your efforts to stay alert and safe while behind the wheel, you are not able to determine the behavior and actions of other drivers, and there is little one can do once a crash is already taking place. On average, New York sees more than 300,000 car crashes per year that injure tens of thousands of individuals and take the lives of thousands more.
Negligent driving has become the main cause of the majority of auto collisions in the state of New York and throughout the nation. It can be extremely difficult to recover from a severe crash, and you may face hardship financially, emotionally, and physically. Injured accident victims may be stuck in the hospital, away from work and their family members, where they must endure expensive and invasive medical care. Damages that are usually caused by car crashes include overwhelming medical bills, the costs associated with vehicle repairs, lost wages, and intangible damages like pain, suffering, emotional turmoil, and more.
When you know that your injuries happened because of the negligent actions of another person, it is extremely important to seek the assistance of a skilled car crash attorney. A lawyer can help you get the financial compensation you need and deserve in the aftermath of your accident so you can recover as quickly and easily as possible.
Additionally, a car crash attorney can help negotiate a full and fair settlement from the insurance company for you so you don’t have to worry about getting taken advantage of. Insurance companies are, unfortunately, only out to make money, and not willing to help you do the same. They only want to make a profit off of you, and will do everything they can to get you to settle for as little compensation as possible. A lawyer can help prevent this from happening, and make sure you get the maximum compensation available for your injuries and the losses and damages that you may be facing at this time.
If you have recently been hurt in an accident, a Brooklyn car crash lawyer can help you collect the maximum compensation available for your injuries.
The skilled team of lawyers at Metro Law possesses decades of legal experience in getting victims the compensation they deserve. Contact Metro Law at 800-469-6476 to work with one of our lawyers.
