Manhattan, NY – Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on E 58th St near 3rd Ave
Manhattan, NY (April 1, 2024) – A traffic collision involving a pedestrian occurred on the morning of April 1 in Manhattan.
Reports show the incident took place on East 58th Street near 3rd Avenue. A 911 caller reported a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle in the area. The vehicle was identified as a blue Hyundai minivan that had struck the pedestrian and a nearby scaffolding. EMS were requested to rush to the scene due to the pedestrian suffering a broken leg. The driver who struck the pedestrian also became trapped inside their vehicle and had to be extricated by area emergency crews. Multiple first responders were observed on the roadway for an extended period Monday morning, causing significant traffic delays.
Police in Manhattan are still investigating. Our thoughts are with the injured victim. We hope for their full recovery.
New York Traffic Collisions
Each 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.
