Queens, NY – Pedestrians Struck by Motorcycle on 37th Ave near 90th St
Queens, NY (June 10, 2024) – A traffic accident involving several pedestrians and a motorcycle occurred in Queens on June 10. Reports from authorities show five pedestrians were struck by a motorcycle at the intersection of 37th Avenue and 90th Street. At least two ambulances and multiple police officers were dispatched to the crash scene shortly after the wreck. At this time, those involved in the accident have not been identified. Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident.
Our thoughts are with those involved in this traffic accident, as we hope for their full recovery.
New York Pedestrian Crashes
Each year, approximately 6 million auto collisions are reported throughout the United States. Sadly, around 3 million people suffer injuries in these wrecks, while about 40,000 end up losing their lives. In the state of New York specifically, over 300,000 traffic collisions are reported per year that cause tens of thousands of people to sustain injuries and thousands more to lose their lives. The actions of negligent drivers are most often to blame for these crashes.
Drivers can act negligently in countless ways, however, speeding, fatigue, intoxication, and distraction are the most common types displayed among American drivers. Currently, intoxication and speeding cause more accidents in New York than any other type of negligence.
When it comes to driver distraction, more than 400,000 accidents happen per year. People who choose to drive their cars while distracted often end up causing injurious or fatal accidents. Also, more than 30% of the national accident fatality rate can be attributed to the actions of drivers who are drunk or high. Moreover, more than 50% of people who lose their lives in auto collisions caused by intoxicated drivers are the intoxicated drivers themselves.
Suffering injuries in a negligently caused collision can send you to the hospital with painful or debilitating injuries, where you must undergo surgery and other invasive and expensive medical care. You may be stuck in the hospital where you are unable to work and make a living or see your loved ones, which can be stressful and overwhelming. With the help of a skilled lawyer, you can get financial compensation that can help you pay for all of the costs related to your injuries and the treatment you require to get better.
Filing a personal injury claim is definitely in your best interest after you have been injured in a traffic accident caused by the actions of a negligent driver. At Metro Law, our dedicated pedestrian accident attorneys in Queens have been aiding injured accident victims for decades. Call the law office of Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to discover how we can help you. We will cover all the bases when it comes to filing your claim and getting you the financial compensation you need and deserve, so don’t hesitate to contact our office as soon as you can to learn more.
