Forestville, NY – Two Critically Hurt in Accident on I-495

Forestville, NY (April 10, 2024) – Two people were critically injured after a multi-vehicle collision happened in Forestville. Reports from police in the area show the wreck occurred on Monday morning, April 8. At this time, the exact circumstances of the incident have not been reported. One of the victims was identified as a child. Paramedics treated those with injuries at the scene and transported them to area hospitals for further evaluation and care. Authorities in Forestville are working to determine the cause of the accident. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims. 

New York Traffic Accidents

It can be scary and overwhelming to suffer injuries in a severe crash. Yearly, over 3 million individuals suffer injuries in auto collisions caused by the actions of negligent drivers. These crashes cut short the lives of tens of thousands of American people yearly and take place millions of times per year. The main causes of these wrecks include drivers who speed, and travel while distracted fatigued, and intoxicated. Right now, driver distraction is the main cause of a large percentage of collisions in the United States, causing hundreds of thousands of annual accidents and ending the lives of thousands of people per year.

Additionally, more than 100,000 collisions happen due to the actions of drivers who are fatigued while behind the wheel.  Yearly, approximately 11,000 people lose their lives due to the actions of motorists who are speeding, and, driver intoxication is behind over 30% of the annual fatality rate related to accidents in the US.

When you or a loved one has suffered injuries in an accident caused by the actions of a negligent driver, you should be able to recover financially without going broke. Legally, you may be able to file a personal injury claim for financial compensation that can help you cover the damages and losses that were imposed upon you by your recent wreck. Especially if you think that your crash was caused by a negligent driver, a lawyer can help you recover. Recovering financially may allow you to be able to focus more on your physical and mental well-being, and that of your loved ones.

A car crash lawyer in Paramus can help you file a personal injury claim so you can collect fair compensation for lost wages, medical care expenses, vehicle repairs, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering.

Call our reputable and skilled personal injury law office at (800) 469-6476 to talk to a skilled attorney about your personal injury claim. We do not charge fees up-front and only collect payment if you are able to be fully compensated for the losses and damages you are facing at this time. We firmly believe that no one should ever have to pay for injuries that were imposed upon them by the actions of a negligent driver which is why we are here to help you through this difficult time. Please do not hesitate to contact our law firm to learn more about our ability to help you recover.