Queens, NY (December 6, 2023) – One person was hurt when they were involved in a traffic accident in the Bayside area of Queens on December 5. At approximately 5:11 p.m., emergency responders went to the scene of a crash on 209th Street and 35th Avenue. An Uber vehicle flipped over at an intersection and injured the driver. Sources say the crash happened as a result of a collision with a police car. The Uber driver suffered an injury to their left shoulder and received assistance from EMS at the scene. They were then taken to the hospital for further care.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim. Police in Queens continue to investigate.
New York Auto Collisions
It can be overwhelming and very scary to be hurt in a serious accident. Each year, more than 3 million people are hurt in car crashes caused by the actions of negligent drivers. These collisions end the lives of more than 40,000 individuals yearly and happen more than 6 million times per year. The main cause behind most of these accidents is negligent driving which includes mostly distraction, speeding, fatigue, and intoxication. Currently, driver distraction is the main cause of most auto collisions in the United States, causing hundreds of thousands of wrecks annually and taking the lives of thousands of people per year.
Additionally, over 100,000 crashes happen per year due to fatigued drivers. Yearly, approximately 11,000 individuals end up losing their lives because of drivers who are speeding, and, driver intoxication is behind around 30% of the annual fatality rate related to accidents in the US.
When you or someone you love has been hurt in a wreck caused by a negligent driver, you should be able to recover without having to worry. When injuries have been imposed on you by someone else’s carelessness, you should not have to pay for them. Legally, you may be able to file a personal injury claim for financial compensation that can help you recover the damages and losses that may have been brought about by your recent crash. Especially if you think that your crash was caused by negligence, an attorney can help you recover. Recovering financially may allow you to be able to focus more on your physical and mental well-being, and that of your loved ones.
A car crash lawyer in Queens can help you file a personal injury claim so you can collect fair compensation for lost wages, medical care expenses, vehicle repairs, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering.
Call our skilled and reputable law office at (800) 469-6476 to speak with a trusted car accident lawyer about your personal injury claim.
