Queens, NY – Auto Collision on Van Wyck Expwy near Jewel Ave Ends in Injuries

Queens, NY – Auto Collision on Van Wyck Expwy near Jewel Ave Ends in Injuries

Queens, NY (March 10, 2023) – At approximately 7:20 p.m. on March 10, a car crash happened in Queens that required an emergency dispatch. Sources report the wreck took place on the Van Wyck Expressway for reasons still being determined. 

Local news sources say the accident happened near Jewel Avenue on Interstate 678/the Van Wyck Expressway. An unknown number of cars crashed and caused injuries. 

Medics treated those who were hurt at the scene and transported them to local hospitals by ambulance. Local police are currently investigating the circumstances of the accident. 

Traffic was stopped back to the Jackie Robinson Parkway while emergency responders worked in the area. 

We hope for the full and fast recovery of those with injuries. 

No further information has been reported at this time. 

New York Auto Collisions

Queens, NY - Auto Collision on Van Wyck Expwy near Jewel Ave Ends in InjuriesWhen collisions involving multiple cars happen, usually, multiple people sustain injuries and heavy damage to their property. If you act responsibly while driving, then it is probable that you will not be held accountable for the accident you were involved in. This also means that you are most likely eligible to collect financial compensation for the losses and damages you’re facing in relation to your recent crash. You can usually collect compensation from the driver at-fault as well as the insurance company.

A publication distributed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concerning American car crashes shows that in the United States, there has been an 11% increase in the number of auto accidents since 2015. As the population in America continues to grow higher, the total number of new, careless, and preoccupied drivers continues to rise as well. The overcrowded roadways in New Jersey are one of the many reasons why you should work with a car crash lawyer in the aftermath of your collision. 

Driver negligence has become a serious problem in the United States over the past ten years. It causes more auto accidents than bad weather and vehicle malfunctions combined. Drivers who choose to act negligently do so in many ways, including distraction, fatigue, intoxication, and speeding. For example, speeding takes over 11,000 lives per year, while over 400,000 car crashes are caused by drivers who are distracted every single year.

Our law firm fights on behalf of our injured clients who have been victimized by the actions of negligent drivers. We work hard to guard the legal rights of our clients and help them get the justice they need and deserve. After a multi-vehicle accident that caused you or someone you love to become seriously injured, contact a car accident lawyer in Brooklyn at (800) 469-6476 to see how we can help you. We work on contingency, which means we charge nothing up-front or out-of-pocket. We only get paid if you’re able to receive full and fair financial compensation for the losses and damages you have endured in relation to your recent accident.