Queens, NY – Car Crash Ends in Injuries on Long Island Expy near Francis Lewis Blvd
Queens, NY (June 21, 2024) – At approximately 10:45 a.m., on June 19, emergency responders in Queens were sent to the scene of a traffic accident on the Long Island Expressway. Emergency responders including EMS, police, and fire crews were seen rendering aid at the wreck site located on the Long Island Expressway near Francis Lewis Boulevard. Two or more cars crashed in the area and caused injuries to the people involved. Paramedics loaded those with injuries into ambulances and transported them to the hospital as needed. Crews remained on-site for some time, resulting in significant delays in traffic. Police in Queens continue to investigate.
Our thoughts are with those involved as we hope for their full recovery.
New York Car Crashes
Every year, in the United States, over 6.7 million accidents are reported on American roadways. This is equal to approximately 18,000 per day. Unfortunately, over 4 million people sustained serious injuries every year in car crashes in the United States. Additionally, more than 36,000 people lose their lives annually due to these wrecks. For example, in 2021, 39,508 fatal car accidents were reported throughout the country that took the lives of 42,939 people.
These statistics outline the fact that car accidents are a serious problem in the United States. They can happen for a multitude of different reasons, however, human error is the main contributing factor. At this point, driver distraction is the most commonly seen form of driver negligence on American roadways. Drivers who are distracted by their cell phones cause more accidents than anyone else. Looking down at your cell phone is equivalent to driving with your eyes closed, which is extremely dangerous and can even turn out to be deadly.
Car crash lawyers work to help injured crash victims and their family members recover in more ways than one. After a serious accident, you may be suffering in several different ways. Not only are you dealing with pain from your injuries, but you may be going through emotional distress and financial woes due to your medical care costs, lost wages, and vehicle repairs as well as property damage expenses.
Fortunately, a car crash lawyer can help you recover. Especially if you believe that a negligent driver caused your accident, an auto accident attorney in Queens can help you file a personal injury claim for compensation. Financial compensation may be awarded to you for all of the aforementioned costs and more. Even non-economic damages, such as emotional turmoil, pain, suffering, loss of life enjoyment, and more may be able to be compensated for when you file a personal injury claim with a lawyer.
Call the law office of Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 for a free consultation concerning your crash and the injuries that followed. Our lawyers work on contingency, which means that we do not collect payment unless you can collect financial compensation. We take pride in our ability to help injured accident victims get their lives back on track after they were derailed by the reckless, careless, and negligent actions of other drivers.
Call us when you can to learn more.
