Brownsville, NY – 1-Year-Old Injured in Wreck on Mother Gatson Blvd near Dumont Ave

Brownsville, NY – 1-Year-Old Injured in Wreck on Mother Gatson Blvd near Dumont Ave

Brownsville, NY (May 20, 2024) – Two drivers were arrested after a crash left a baby in critical condition on May 20. The wreck occurred at around 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at the intersection of Mother Gatson Boulevard and Dumont Avenue. The child, age 1, was transported to a local hospital in critical yet stable condition. One of the drivers was arrested on DUI charges, while the other was picked up for a suspended license. Police in Brownsville continue to investigate. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.

New York Car Crashes

Approximately 6 million auto collisions are reported annually throughout the United States. Sadly, around 3 million people suffer injuries in these wrecks, while about 40,000 end up losing their lives. In the state of New York specifically, over 300,000 traffic collisions are reported per year that cause tens of thousands of people to sustain injuries and thousands more to lose their lives. The actions of negligent drivers are most often to blame for these crashes.

Drivers can act negligently in various ways; however, speeding, fatigue, intoxication, and distraction are the most common types of negligence exhibited by American drivers. Currently, intoxication and speeding cause more accidents in New York than any other type of negligence.

When it comes to driver distraction, more than 400,000 accidents happen per year. People who choose to drive their cars while distracted often end up causing injurious or fatal accidents. Also, more than 30% of the national accident fatality rate can be attributed to the actions of drivers who are drunk or high. Moreover, more than 50% of people who lose their lives in auto collisions caused by intoxicated drivers are the intoxicated drivers themselves. 

Suffering injuries in a negligently caused collision can send you to the hospital with painful or debilitating injuries, where you must undergo surgery and other invasive and expensive medical care. You may be stuck in the hospital where you are unable to work and make a living or see your loved ones, which can be stressful and overwhelming. With the help of a skilled lawyer, you can get financial compensation that can help you pay for all of the costs related to your injuries and the treatment you require to get better. 

Filing a personal injury claim is essential if you have been injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver. Call the law office of Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to learn about how we can help you. Our car accident lawyers in Brownsville have been aiding injured accident victims for decades. We will cover all the bases when it comes to filing your claim and getting you the financial compensation you need and deserve, so don’t hesitate to contact our office as soon as you can to learn more.