Manhattan, NY – Four Officers Hurt in Wreck on W 57th St near 8th Ave

Manhattan, NY (May 7, 2024) – Four police officers suffered injuries in a traffic accident that occurred at an intersection in Midtown, Manhattan. At approximately 5:30 a.m., on Tuesday morning, May 7, a crash happened at West 57th Street near 8th Avenue. The incident involved an 18-wheeler, according to reports. West 57th Street and Broadway were closed for some time while crews worked to help at the scene. Police in Manhattan continue to investigate. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims.

New York Traffic Accidents

Thousands of individuals suffer injuries in traffic collisions in New York each year. These incidents take place under many different circumstances, however, they are often caused by negligent drivers. Across the nation, millions of traffic accidents happen each year. In fact, on average, more than 6 million accidents occur each year, Unfortunately, approximately 3 million individuals suffer injuries in these wrecks, the majority of which are avoidable.

In the United States, right now, driver distraction is the main cause of the majority of auto collisions. Every year, over 400,000 collisions occur due to distracted driving, including drivers who are distracted by their phones, social media, phone calls, texting, or something else like eating or grooming. On average, more than 3,000 individuals end up dying in these wrecks every year.

If you or a loved one was injured in an accident caused by a negligent driver, you need to be able to recover in more ways than one, including mentally, physically, and financially. You must talk to a skilled attorney in the aftermath of your crash if you wish to be able to gather financial compensation for the damages you may be facing. Crash victims often face a long list of losses and damages that are brought on by their accidents and the injuries that follow, including: 

• Lost wages
• Vehicle repairs
• Medical bills
• Emotional turmoil
• Pain
• Suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of life enjoyment
• Etc

If any of this sounds remotely familiar to you, you should consider confiding in an experienced personal injury lawyer who can help you file a claim for financial compensation. A lawyer will thoroughly investigate your crash and determine how to hold any/all negligent parties responsible for their part in causing your crash and injuries. They will also aggressively negotiate a full and fair settlement from the insurance company for you so you can get the funds you need to pay for your damages.

Working with an experienced and skilled car accident lawyer in Manhattan after your accident can help ensure that you have the best chance of getting justice. Call the law office of Metro Law today at 800-469-6476 to get started on your case. Our lawyers have been helping crash victims and their loved ones recover for decades, and know what needs to be done to help you exercise and protect your legal rights toward justice and financial compensation.