23 Apr 2023

By NY Local Accidents

In Accident News

Queens, NY (April 23, 2023) – Injuries stemmed from a car accident that took place at an intersection in Queens on the afternoon of Sunday, April 23.

According to Queens Police, the accident happened at the intersection of 32nd Avenue and 62nd Street around 1:13 p.m. Police confirmed that two or more vehicles were traveling in the area when they allegedly entered the intersection at the same time, causing them to collide with each other. The involved vehicles were badly damaged as a result of the accident and had to be towed from the scene.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other local responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims sustained injuries as a result of the accident. The injured parties were hospitalized, though their conditions are not yet known.

The roadway was blocked in the area of the intersection for some time after the collision. This led to slight delays until the scene was cleared.

No further details have been released, but the investigation into the accident remains ongoing.

We want to take a moment to offer our warmest sympathies to those injured in this accident with hopes of a speedy recovery.

Car Accidents in New York

Car accidents are a leading cause of hospitalizations throughout the state of New York. These accidents land hundreds of thousands of people in the hospital every year throughout the state. In just 2018, in fact, it is estimated that over 228,000 car accidents happened in New York City alone, with many of these accidents leading to injuries both minor to severe. Intersections are known for being some of the most common places for serious collisions, with millions of these accidents happening each year in the U.S. If you have been hurt in a car accident in New York, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

Being injured in a car accident can affect your life in a variety of ways. You may be left with serious injuries that affect your life for months or even years to come, depending on how serious they are. Some of these injuries include the following:

  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
  • Internal organ damage
  • Broken bones
  • Paralysis

These injuries sometimes land victims in the hospital for an extended time or cause them to miss out on crucial time in the workplace. If you have been affected by a car accident, speaking with a Queens car accident attorney is in your best interests.

At The Tadchiev Law Firm P.C., our skilled attorneys are here for you after your life has been turned upside-down by a car accident in New York. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you in an accident. Having the help of an attorney can help you lessen some of the stress that you are feeling associated with your claim. We will help you work toward compensation for an array of financial damages. Please contact a car accident attorney in Queens at (718) 606-4099 for more information on how we can help 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.