Watertown, NY – 13 Hurt in Multi-Car Pileup on I-81 near Arsenal St & Watertown Ctr
Watertown, NY (February 1, 2023) – A multi-vehicle pileup occurred in Watertown on Wednesday afternoon, February 1. It involved at least 12 vehicles, including 4 semi-trucks.
Reports show a tractor-trailer in the southbound lane between the Arsenal Street and Watertown Center exits jackknifed at around 1:20 p.m. A chain-reaction crash ensued behind the truck.
Information from police shows 13 people suffered injuries in the accident. Four were transported to Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown for treatment. The rest suffered injuries deemed minor in nature.
Emergency personnel from Watertown city and town fire departments, as well as Adams Center and Brownville firefighters, were dispatched to the scene to render aid. Crews had to use the jaws of life to free victims from the wreckage.
Police in Watertown continue to investigate the details of the crash.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims.
New York Auto Accidents
New York sees hundreds of thousands of auto accidents per year. A percentage of these involve tractor-trailers. Traffic accidents that involve semi-trucks are usually more severe and catastrophic than accidents that involve only passenger vehicles. This is due to the massive weight and size of 18-wheelers compared to smaller vehicles. Semis are approximately 20 to 30 times heavier than passenger vehicles, posing a serious threat to anyone involved in a wreck with them.
A large number of these crashes result in injuries and death. In the United States, more than 3 million individuals suffer injuries in car accidents yearly. Every day, over 17,000 auto collisions happen throughout the country. Approximately 7,500 people are injured, and approximately 100 people are killed per day. Auto accidents end the lives of more than 40,000 people annually. This is approximately the same number of people who lose their lives due to gun violence every year.
When you or a loved one has been hurt in a crash, you may be faced with a long list of problems. Painful injuries, financial issues, and emotional trauma may be weighing you down and keeping you from your usual everyday life. You deserve to be able to make a full recovery after you’re seriously hurt in an accident, especially if it was caused by another person.
Negligent drivers cause millions of injuries and thousands of fatalities every single year in the United States. Distracted driving is the most common type of driver negligence in the US. This is most likely due to the ever-increasing use of smartphones in our community. The number of drivers who make the conscious choice to text and drive has skyrocketed in the past decade.
Being injured due to the actions of a negligent driver can be painful and scary. While you’re stuck in the hospital recovering, you won’t be able to work and earn money for your family. This can cause you to fall behind on your bills, which can be extremely stressful.
Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim for financial compensation. If you believe that a negligent driver caused your crash, you should call a personal injury lawyer in New Jersey.
A truck crash attorney in Watertown from Metro Law can help you file a personal injury claim if you are under the impression that the actions of another driver caused your injuries. Driver distraction, intoxication, and fatigue are all dangerous forms of negligence that can lead to severe injuries or worse.
You can call our law office at (800) 469-6476 to explore the legal options available to you.
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.
