14 Mar 2023

By NY Local Accidents

In Accident News

Queens, NY (March 14, 2023) – Around 11:45 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, March 14, a car accident with injuries occurred at an intersection in Queens.

According to Queens officials, the accident happened at the intersection of Cross Island Parkway and Whitestone 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 badly damaged in the collision and had to be towed away from the scene.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One person, who has not yet been identified, was hurt in the accident. The party was treated at the scene and then rushed to the hospital, though their current condition is not yet known.

The roadway was blocked at the intersection for some time. Police worked to clear the scene as quickly as possible.

No further details have been released but the investigation into the accident remains ongoing at this time.

We offer our warmest sympathies and prayers to the party injured in this accident with hopes of a full recovery.

Car Accidents in New York 

New York sees more car accidents than many other states throughout the U.S. each year. Especially in major cities like Queens, car accidents are seen more commonly than in other areas throughout the state. In one recent year’s time, it was estimated that over 370,000 car accidents took place, with at least half or more of these collisions leading to injuries. Car accidents happen in many areas of New York but intersections are known for being some of the most dangerous places. If you have been hurt in a life-altering car accident at a New York intersection, it is important that you are prepared for your next steps.

The aftermath of a car accident can be a challenging thing to face entirely on your own. Speaking with an experienced and knowledgeable Queens car accident attorney is in your best interests as you move forward with a claim. An attorney can help you when it comes to many aspects of your claim, from helping you to gather evidence to assisting you as you comply with deadlines in your claim. You may be left with questions after a car accident, which is why you should speak with a dedicated Queens personal injury lawyer in your time of need.

At The Tadchiev Law Firm P.C., our attorneys will stand by your side after you have sustained injuries in a serious New York car accident. We understand how overwhelming it can be to face the aftermath of a car accident on your own. Our attorneys are fully dedicated to your claim and will help you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of financial damages. These include the following:

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

Please do not hesitate to 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.