Queens, NY – Car Crash with Injuries at 22nd St & 38th Ave Intersection
Queens, NY (February 15, 2023) – At 7 p.m. on the evening of Wednesday, February 15, a car accident with injuries took place at an intersection in Queens.
According to Queens Police, the accident happened at the intersection of 22nd Street and 38th Avenue. Police confirmed that two or more vehicles were traveling in the area when they allegedly entered the intersection at the same time, colliding with one another. The involved vehicles were badly damaged and had to be towed from the scene.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene after reports of injuries. One or more victims were treated by EMS crews at the scene of the collision. The parties were then hospitalized, though their current conditions are not yet known.
The roadway was blocked at the intersection for an extended period of time, which led to delays. Police worked to clear the scene as quickly as possible so traffic could resume as normal.
The investigation into the circumstances leading up to the accident remains ongoing. Police will update with new information if any becomes available.
We would like to offer our warmest sympathies to the injured victims with hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in New York
In New York, car accidents have quickly become one of the leading causes of hospitalizations over recent years. Now, hundreds of thousands of car accidents happen within the state every year. Though car accidents happen in many areas of New York, some are more dangerous and common than others. One of these places is at intersections. In just one recent year in the U.S., approximately 50% of injury and fatality accidents happened at intersections, and New York is no stranger to these horrific accidents. If you have been hurt in an accident and know that another party is at fault, you should seek the immediate help of an experienced attorney.
Moving forward after a car accident is never an easy thing to endure, especially if you have never been hurt in a car accident in the past. After you have sought medical attention for your injuries, you should be prepared to speak with a Queens car accident attorney. An attorney can help you with many aspects of your claim, especially proving that some of the following elements were present in your accident:
- A driver owed you a duty of care
- A driver breached that duty of care
- The breach of duty leading to your collision
- Your collision caused a variety of damages
You should speak with a Queens personal injury attorney as soon as possible after an accident.
At The Tadchiev Law Firm P.C., we understand what you are going through after a life-altering car accident. We want to ensure that you understand the gravity of your claim and know that we will provide you with the best care as we help you navigate the legal system. Our attorneys will help you obtain the compensation that is needed to get back on your feet. Please do not hesitate to contact a car accident attorney in Queens at (718) 606-4099 for more information on how we can assist you.
Notes: When writing these accident news pieces, our writers rely on secondary sources. These sources are comprised of police and fire accident reports, news reports, and newspaper articles, as well as first-person testimonies from accident witnesses. Because of this, our team at The Tadchiev Law Firm P.C. has not independently validated the information regarding this accident. Please get in touch with our company to have any inaccurate information corrected right away. Please let us know if you want the post to be taken down from our website, and we will do our best to comply.
Disclaimers: In order to prevent being engaged in a tragic accident, we wish to encourage the people in our neighborhood to drive slowly and with caution. This news article is not meant to be a solicitation for business. Any information offered shouldn’t be regarded as professional medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post wasn’t taken at the location of the collision.