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Queens, NY (July 22, 2021) – At 6:50 p.m. on the evening of Thursday, July 22, a multi-vehicle crash with injuries occurred on a highway in Queens.
According to local police, the accident happened in the eastbound lanes of I-495 around the area of 80th Street. Two or more vehicles were traveling on the highway when they collided with each other due to reasons that are not yet known. The vehicles involved in the collision sustained immense damages as a result.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims were injured as a result of the accident. The injured victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries.
The right lane of traffic was blocked in the area for a period of time as a result of the accident.
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
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of hospitalizations throughout the state of New York. These accidents occur in the blink of an eye throughout the state of New York more than ever before. Though collisions can happen anywhere, highways are one of the most common places for these crashes. Car accidents happen on our major highways due to many reasons including driver distractions, drunk driving, speeding, fatigued driving, and more. Those injured in car accidents will have to prove that another party is at fault for their accident. If you can successfully show this, you can move forward with an injury claim. Injured victims are urged to seek the immediate help of an attorney.
The aftermath of a collision can have an enormous impact on your life, which is why injured victims are urged to speak with a New York car accident attorney after an accident. Some of the most life-altering injuries that stem from car accidents include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, organ damage, and more. These injuries are sometimes so severe that they land victims in the hospital and cause them to miss out on time in the workplace. As you try to get back on your feet physically, you may wonder how you will move forward financially as well. Injured victims are urged to seek the help of an attorney in their time of need. See our proven track record of success representing those injured in car accidents at www.mmspersonalinjurylawyers.com.
At Miller, Montiel & Strano, our accident attorneys are here for you after you have been hurt in a car accident that is not your fault. We understand how overwhelming it can be to face the aftermath of a physical, emotional, and financial level. We will stand by your side as you navigate the legal system for the first time. If you have been hurt in a car accident, you have every right to seek compensation for a wide array of financial aspects. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in New York at 516-484-4010 for more information.
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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