Queens, NY – One Injured in Car Wreck on Belt Pkwy near Lefferts Blvd
Queens, NY (February 5, 2024) – A serious traffic accident happened in Queens on February 5. At approximately 8:38 p.m., the collision took place on the Belt Parkway near Lefferts Boulevard. A man was ejected from a vehicle during a crash, sources said. The extent of his injuries has not been reported at this time. Several responders were dispatched to the scene to help the people involved. Police in Queens are still investigating.
We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured victims. No other details have been reported at this time.
New York Car Accidents
When pedestrians are hurt in traffic accidents, they usually end up with injuries that are serious or even devastating. These injuries can force them into the hospital, out of work, and bring a lot of pain and suffering into their lives. Overall, being hurt in a pedestrian collision is never, ever easy, and is often followed by a lengthy recovery process.
In May of 2022, the pedestrian fatality rate in the United States reached higher than it has been in the past four decades. The majority of reported pedestrian accident deaths occur near intersections, in urban areas, and at night. On average, individuals aged 55-64 are most often struck by vehicles.
Around 6,500 pedestrians are killed annually in the United States. In the state of New York specifically, thousands of individuals are hurt in pedestrian collisions yearly, and hundreds end up losing their lives. Approximately 8% of reported auto collisions in the Empire State involve pedestrians, with approximately 7,500 pedestrian collisions occurring every year.
Unfortunately, the majority of these collisions are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. Driver negligence is behind over 93% of auto collisions reported in the United States today. When innocent drivers, passengers, and pedestrians are hurt due to the actions of negligent drivers, they usually qualify for compensation that can help them recover.
If you or someone you love has suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident, it is important to maintain a working knowledge of your legal rights and options. A pedestrian crash attorney in Queens can help you file a personal injury claim if you were injured in an accident.
At Metro Law, our reputable team of pedestrian accident lawyers works diligently to ensure our clients can recover physically, emotionally, and financially. We have been working for decades to help injured crash victims and their family members recover after serious auto accidents that end in injuries, especially those caused by the negligent actions of careless and reckless drivers. The skilled and experienced car crash attorneys at our office pride ourselves in our ability to help accident victims and their loved ones recover quickly and seamlessly.
If you think you or a beloved member of your family has sustained injuries in a pedestrian crash caused by the negligent actions of another person, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible to inquire about your ability to gather compensation for your losses. You can reach our law office by calling (800) 469-6476. We offer free consultations and do not collect payment unless you collect compensation. Contact us now to learn more.
