Queens, NY – One Injured in Rollover Crash at Jamaica Ave & Francis Lewis Blvd
Queens, NY (October 20, 2023) – A major car crash was reported to police in Queens on the evening of October 19. At approximately 10:49 p.m., responders were sent to the scene of the crash on Jamaica Avenue.
EMTs rendered aid to those with injuries at the wreck site, located at Jamaica Avenue and Francis Lewis Boulevard. According to reports concerning the incident, a vehicle overturned at the intersection and trapped one person inside.
The victim was extricated from the car and treated for injuries they sustained during the crash. At this time, their name has not been reported to authorities.
The roadway was closed while crews worked to render aid. Police urged local drivers who were traveling in the area to find alternative routes while the scene was occupied by responders.
Our thoughts are with those involved in this car crash in Queens.
New York Car Crashes
Auto collisions are one of the main reasons that people across the United States end up with severe injuries or even losing their lives. Each year, millions of car crashes happen throughout the country that cause millions to sustain injuries and tens of thousands of lives to be cut short. In the state of New York, on average, more than 300,000 auto collisions happen each year. The main cause of most of these accidents, in New York and throughout the US, is driver negligence. Negligence among American drivers is displayed in countless ways, however, it often comes in the form of distraction, intoxication, speeding, or fatigue. Distraction is the most common cause, most likely due to the ever-increasing popularity and use of smartphones among American people. Driver distraction is noted as the main cause of over 50% of auto collisions throughout the country today.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a collision caused by driver negligence, you are most likely facing an extremely distressing time in the aftermath of your crash. You may have sustained injuries that landed you in the hospital or at home, unable to work or live your life the way you did before your collision. If any of this sounds like something you are going through, or have recently gone through, a car crash attorney may be able to help you recover.
You may be eligible to collect financial compensation if you or someone you love were recently hurt in a collision caused by negligent driver. The skilled car crash lawyers in Queens from Metro Law can help you protect your legal rights and exercise your legal options so you can collect the compensation you need and deserve at this time. Our lawyers work diligently to aid crash victims and their loved ones after severe accidents.
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