3 Feb 2023

By NY Local Accidents

In Accident News

Queens, NY (February 3, 2023) – At 4:20 p.m. on the afternoon of Friday, February 3, a car accident with injuries took place on a highway in Queens.

According to Queens Police Department officials, the accident happened in the westbound lanes of Jackie Robinson Parkway around the area of Forest Park Drive. Police confirmed that several vehicles were traveling in the westbound lanes of traffic when they collided due to reasons that are not entirely known. The involved vehicles were extensively damaged in the accident.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more parties were injured in the accident. The injured parties were hospitalized, though their conditions are not yet known.

One lane of traffic was blocked for some time following the collision. This led to delays until the scene was cleared.

No further details have been released but the investigation continues. Police will update with new information as it becomes available.

We would like to offer our warmest thoughts and prayers to the parties injured as a result of this accident.

Car Accidents in New York 

New York sees a large percentage of car accidents every year and these numbers are only increasing. Many people do not know that a car accident is much more than the loud sounds, the bad feeling in the pit of your stomach, and the stressful emotions you feel right when it happens. The effects of a car accident can be long-lasting. In 2021, it was reported that somewhere over 37,000 individuals were seriously injured in car accidents throughout the state. These accidents happen due to many reasons, from speeding to distracted driving. You have options after an accident and should speak with an attorney that you can trust.

If another person’s carelessness led to your accident, you may wonder where you can turn. Speaking with a Queens car accident attorney can help you get back on your feet during one of the most difficult times in your life. Having an attorney on your side can help you ease some of your burdens and help you answer a wide array of questions that you may have along the way. The most important thing that you should have to deal with after an accident is focusing on your physical recovery. It is imperative that you seek the assistance of a Queens personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

At The Tadchiev Law Firm P.C., our attorneys are here to help you move forward after a serious New York car accident. You may need many types of solid evidence in your claim, as well as an understanding of the laws that play a huge role in your case. After an accident, we will get started immediately on helping you retain your rights. We will help you seek compensation for some of the following aspects:

  • Medical bills
  • Lost wages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Therapy costs

We will help you in your dire time of need. Please contact a car accident attorney in Queens at (718) 606-4099 to find out what we can do to assist you every step of the way.

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.