Manhattan, NY – Pedestrian Hurt in Traffic Crash at E 60th near 2nd Ave

Manhattan, NY – Pedestrian Hurt in Traffic Crash at E 60th near 2nd Ave

Manhattan, NY (March 21, 2024) – A serious pedestrian wreck occurred in the Upper East Side of Manhattan on March 21. At around 10:48 a.m., emergency crews went to the crash site on East 60th Street near 2nd Avenue. Reports show a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and injured before being taken to the hospital. Currently, the pedestrian has not been publicly identified. Police say they sustained critical injuries and are receiving medical care as needed. 

Authorities in Manhattan continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident. Our thoughts are with the injured victim as we hope for their full recovery. 

New York Pedestrian Wrecks

Manhattan, NY - Pedestrian Hurt in Traffic Crash at E 60th near 2nd AveEach year, approximately 6 million auto collisions are reported 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 countless ways, however, speeding, fatigue, intoxication, and distraction are the most common types displayed among American drivers. Currently, intoxication and speeding cause more accidents in New York than any other types 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 definitely in your best interest after you have been injured in a traffic accident caused by the actions of 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 Manhattan 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.