Queens, NY – Police Respond to Injury Crash on Merrick Blvd
Queens, NY (November 18, 2023) – Officers with the New York Police Department were requested on-site at a motor vehicle accident that occurred in the Jamaica section of Queens. The crash occurred at around 5:40 p.m. on November 16.
According to NYPD crash reports, vehicles collided in the area of 109-15 Merrick Boulevard. The incident blocked multiple lanes of the roadway, causing moderate disruptions for vehicles trying to travel through the area.
New York Police Department officers confirmed that injuries were reported in the crash. At least one person was transported to a local hospital, where they underwent treatment for the injuries they suffered. The crash is actively under investigation by the NYPD at this time.
We hope those harmed in this accident make a timely recovery.
Car Accidents in New York
Car crashes in New York are one of the leading causes of injury every year. Unfortunately, the majority of crashes reported take place as a result of preventable actions. When drivers operate their vehicles recklessly and can have overwhelming consequences for other drivers sharing the road. Far too often, motor vehicle collisions occur as a result of drivers who are under the influence, distracted, or engaging in other negligent actions.
When drivers do not operate their vehicles in a safe manner, they can cause severe accidents that end in life-changing injuries. We see many people left with trauma to the head, internal organ injuries, broken bones, and more.
To help alleviate the impact of some of the financial burdens that you face throughout the recovery process, you are strongly encouraged to seek legal representation from a Queens car accident lawyer right away. There may be some legal options that you have that can help you get money to cover your medical treatment costs, lost earning capacity, and more. You should seek legal representation as soon as possible to provide yourself with the best chance of maximizing your recovery.
At The Tadchiev Law Firm, P.C., we are dedicated to helping individuals and families who have been injured in serious car accidents. We are well-versed in handling self-serving insurance companies to ensure they are not able to minimize the amount of money they provide you for your valid injury claim, and we will fight aggressively to get you the maximum compensation you deserve. Our personal injury attorneys are prepared to take your case to trial if necessary and present evidence that is backed by extensive medical documentation and expert opinions. If you need help with a personal injury case, contact our New York personal injury law firm by calling 718-606-4099 today for a free consultation.
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.