Elmont, NY – Pedestrian Injured in Traffic Crash on Hempstead Tpke

Elmont, NY (January 25, 2024) – An injury pedestrian crash occurred in Elmont on Tuesday morning, January 23. Reports were made to police at around 8:00 a.m. concerning the incident that happened between Elmont Road and Plainfield Avenue. An individual was hit by a vehicle on the Hempstead Turnpike for reasons still being investigated by area authorities. At this time, the health condition of the injured victim has not been reported. For approximately three hours, the roadway was closed down while emergency responders worked at the scene. Authorities reopened the Turnpike around 10:44 a.m. At this time, other details are not available to report. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.

New York Pedestrian Crashes

Each year, countless pedestrians are left with severe injuries after collisions in the state of New York. Hundreds of individuals are hurt in these wrecks across the Empire State every year. Oftentimes, negligent and reckless drivers cause serious harm to individuals sharing the road. When pedestrians suffer injuries in collisions,  they are often forced into the hospital where they have to undergo medical care that is expensive, invasive, and exhausting. Overall, being hurt in a pedestrian crash is a difficult experience for pedestrians and their loved ones.

Oftentimes, negligent and reckless drivers are behind serious pedestrian crashes. In fact, over 51% of reported auto accidents in the United States are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. Negligent driving has become a serious and problematic issue across the nation, especially in the past decade. Over 94% of reported traffic collisions throughout the country are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. Some of the most common types of negligent driving displayed on American roadways include: 

• intoxication
• distraction
• fatigue
• speeding

For example, drivers who travel while intoxicated take the lives of more than 12,000 people per year. Also, around 11,000 people end up losing their lives due to the actions of speeding drivers. Distraction causes over 400,000 collisions per year, and takes the lives of approximately 3,000 annually. Lastly, more than 100,000 car wrecks happen each year due to fatigued drivers.

Being hurt by a negligent driver is never, ever easy. However, those who suffer injuries due to the actions of negligent drivers have options to help them move forward after their wrecks. If you or someone you love were recently hurt by a negligent driver, you should contact a lawyer who can help you recover. A personal injury attorney can help you collect financial compensation for the losses and damages you may be facing. An attorney can help you gather financial compensation for a long list of damages you may be facing, including:

• medical care costs
• lost wages
• vehicle repair expenses
• pain
• suffering
• emotional turmoil
• lost earning capacity
• etc

A knowledgeable pedestrian accident attorney in Elmont can help you learn more about your ability to recover financial compensation after your life was turned upside down by another driver’s negligent actions. Do not hesitate to call a lawyer from the law office of Metro Law as soon as you can to learn about how we can help you recover.

If you or a beloved member of your family have been injured in an accident, let the experienced personal injury team at the law office of Metro Law help you with your legal battle. We have been helping injured crash victims recover for over forty years and will stop at nothing to help you get your life back on track. Our consultations are always free, so don’t hesitate to call us at your earliest convenience at 800-469-6476 and set up a time to speak with one of our New Jersey personal injury lawyers. With our help, you can make sure that justice is served and that you get the justice and financial compensation you deserve.