Queens, NY – Major Motor Vehicle Accident on 183rd St Involving Motorcyclist, Truck

Queens, NY – Major Motor Vehicle Accident on 183rd St Involving Motorcyclist, Truck

Queens, NY (January 5, 2023) – A traffic accident happened on the afternoon of January 5 in Queens that required an emergency dispatch. At approximately 2:41 p.m., a motorcycle was involved in an accident with a truck. 

Sources say the incident occurred on 183rd Street in Hollis. What caused the incident to occur remains under police investigation at this time. 

The motorcyclist was treated for injuries at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital for further care. Their name has not been reported. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured party. 

New York Motorcycle Accidents

Queens, NY - Major Motor Vehicle Accident on 183rd St Involving Motorcyclist, TruckIn New York City, the fatal crash rate for motorcyclists is 89 per 100,000 registered motorcycles. This is approximately twice the fatal crash rate for the entire state of New York and significantly higher than the national fatal crash rate, which is about 56 per 100,000.

When riding a motorcycle, you have little protection, and even low-speed accidents may result in severe injuries due to the often destructive nature of motorcycle accidents. Close to 5,000 motorcycle riders lost their lives in 2018 in the United States. 

If you or someone you love was recently hurt in a motorcycle accident, you could greatly benefit from the help of an experienced motorcycle accident attorney in New York. Metro Law attorneys are prepared to help you figure out how to collect compensation for your injuries and losses, especially if another driver’s negligence caused the wreck you were involved in. 

Suppose you have recently lost a loved one due to the negligent actions of another driver. In that case, a wrongful death lawyer in Queens will be able to help you figure out how to move forward financially from the death of your loved one. 

On average, in New York, about 800 car wrecks happen per day. A percentage of these involve motorcycles. Those who are injured in motorcycle collisions usually suffer more severe injuries than those who are in passenger cars at the time of accidents. Sustaining serious injuries in any type of traffic accident is painful and scary. 

The car accident lawyers at Metro Law have over 35 years of combined experience in helping injured accident victims get the justice and compensation they deserve. If you believe that the accident that caused your injuries resulted from another driver’s negligent actions, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Compensation can help cover some or all of the costs associated with your recent accident. 

You deserve total and fair compensation after being wrongfully injured in a crash. Contact Metro Law, our law firm, as soon as you can after you were hurt in a wreck caused by negligence. You can reach our trusted team of personal injury attorneys by calling 800-469-6476. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless awarded financial compensation for your injuries and losses. Call us now to get started on your injury claim. 

Notes: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified. If you have identified any false information in the story or would like the post to be removed, please inform us immediately, and we will correct the information or remove the post. 

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Metro Law strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident. The photos depicted in this post are not from the actual accident scene.