Queens, NY – Injury Collision at Intersection of Hillside Ave & Van Wyck Expy
Queens, NY (May 25, 2023) – Injuries were reported in a car accident that took place at an intersection in Queens on the night of Wednesday, May 24.
According to Queens Police, the accident happened around 9:11 p.m. at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and Van Wyck Expressway. Police confirmed that two or more vehicles were traveling in the area when they entered the intersection at the same time, causing them to collide with one another. The involved vehicles were severely damaged due to the collision.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more parties sustained injuries as a result of the accident. The injured parties were hospitalized, though their conditions are not yet known.
The roadway was blocked at the intersection for a period of time after the accident. This led to extensive delays until the scene was cleared.
No further details have been released, but the investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
We offer our warmest sympathies to the parties who have been hurt in this accident with hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in New York
Many people do not know how confusing and devastating it can be to be involved in a car accident. If you have found yourself in one of these situations, you may have questions concerning where you can turn. Millions of people are involved in car accidents every year in the U.S., with a large percentage of these accidents happening at intersections. In fact, statistics show that more than 50% of fatal and injury-causing accidents occur at intersections. After you have been hurt in a car accident, it is up to you to show that another party is to blame for your accident. Because this is not always easy to do, you should have legal help on your side.
After a car accident that was caused by another party, you should prioritize your mental and physical health. Seeking medical attention for your injuries is the first step that you should take after an accident. From there, it is crucial that you seek legal help. An attorney will be able to help you with some of the following important aspects:
- Gathering evidence to use against liable parties
- Answering any legal questions that you have
- Taking your claim to trial if settlement doesn’t work out
If you have been hurt in a car accident, you should speak with a Queens car accident attorney as soon as possible.
At The Tadchiev Law Firm P.C., we have decades of experience handling accident claims and will stand by your side after a serious car accident. The justice system can be a confusing endeavor that you should not have to handle on your own. Luckily, our attorneys will walk you through this process so that you can move forward. Our attorneys believe in helping you seek the compensation that you deserve. Please contact a car accident attorney in Queens at (718) 606-4099 to find out what we can do for you at this time.
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.