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Brooklyn, NY (May 10, 2021) – At 11:45 a.m. on the morning of Monday, May 10, a car accident with injuries occurred on a highway in Brooklyn.
According to officials, the accident happened in the westbound lanes of the Gowanus Expressway around the area of 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue. Multiple vehicles were traveling in the area when they collided with each other. This led to extensive damages to the involved vehicles.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries.
Two lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for a period of time.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in New York
Every year, hundreds of thousands of car accidents occur throughout the entire state of New York. Car accidents are actually one of the leading causes of hospitalizations throughout the state. These accidents occur in the blink of an eye and lead to serious harm to those involved. The unfortunate truth is that these accidents can typically be prevented but continue to happen due to the negligence of others. If you have been hurt in an accident that is not your fault, it is imperative that you have the help of an attorney moving forward.
The aftermath of a New York car accident might be one of the most difficult things that you have ever endured. Many victims of these accidents will have questions that they cannot answer on their own. For instance, what types of evidence will you have to gather to show that another party is to blame for your accident? What deadlines and statute of limitations will you be required to meet if you want to successfully move forward with your case? What should you say when you speak with the insurance company for the first time? These are questions that you can answer when you speak with a New York accident attorney.
Our New York accident attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano are here for you after you have been hurt in an accident that is not your fault. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling after a collision on physical, emotional, and financial levels. We believe that you have every right to hold a party responsible for the harm that they have caused you. We are here for you every step of the way when it comes to your claim. Please contact an accident attorney in New York at 516-484-4010 to find out how we can help you.
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.
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