Manhattan, NY – Car Accident at Morningside Dr & W 121st St Intersection

By Steven Miller
Senior Partner

Manhattan, NY (March 1, 2021) – Around 2:30 p.m. on the afternoon of Saturday, February 27, a car accident with injuries occurred at an intersection in Manhattan.

According to officials, the accident happened at the intersection of Morningside Drive and West 121st Street. Two black SUVs and a white SUV collided with each other, leading to moderate damages to the vehicles.

Paramedics and numerous other local responders were dispatched to the scene. One person was taken to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.

The roadway was blocked at the intersection for an extended period of time.

No further details have been released but the investigation continues.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Car Accidents in New York 

Intersection accidents happen every hour of the day throughout the U.S. New York is no stranger to these accidents, which happen in the blink of an eye due to the recklessness of others. In just one year’s time in the U.S., over 2.5 million intersection accidents took place due to negligent reasons including distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, and more. If you have been harmed due to a car accident, you may wonder where you can turn. It is important that you have the help of a legal advocate.

Speaking with a New York car accident attorney is one of the best decisions that you can make after an accident, especially if you have a variety of questions. For instance, what types of deadlines will you have to meet when it comes to your case? What evidence will you have to gather to prove that another party is to blame for your accident? Will your claim be settled or will it make it all the way to trial? These are questions that you will be able to answer with the help of an attorney by your side.

Our New York accident attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano have diligently assisted those injured in car accidents over the years. We believe that you have many rights to compensation and should have an attorney on your side during this difficult time in your life. Our attorneys will ensure that you have the resources necessary to be successful in your case. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in New York at 516-484-4010 to find out what options are available for you at this time.

Notes: Our writers use secondary sources when creating these accident news posts. These sources include police and fire accident reports, news stories and newspaper stories, and first-hand accounts from eyewitnesses to the accidents. For that reason, the details surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our staff at Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. If you do find any information that is incorrect, contact our firm to have a correction made immediately. If you would prefer the post to be removed from our site, let us know and we will accommodate you as soon as possible. 

Disclaimers: The attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. have strived to build a solid reputation in the local business community throughout the decades. These posts are written to bring attention to the dangers related to serious accidents in our region and hope that everyone uses caution when operating a motor vehicle  The photos used in this post were not taken at the accident scene. The information in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.

About the Author
Steven Miller, Esq. is the founding member and Senior Partner in Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. Mr. Miller’s extensive career as a trial attorney spans five decades. He tries cases for the catastrophically injured victims of construction site accidents, motor vehicle and premises accidents caused by the negligence of others. Mr. Miller is a detail oriented, tenacious attorney committed to achieving the maximum results for his clients; he has obtained numerous seven figure verdicts and settlements.