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Queens, NY (February 7, 2021) – Around 2:45 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, February 7, a multi-vehicle crash with injuries occurred in Queens.
According to police, the accident happened in the southbound lanes of the Van Wyck Expressway around the area of Atlantic Avenue. Few details have been released but it is believed that multiple vehicles collided in the area. The vehicles involved were badly damaged as a result.
Numerous responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene of the accident to assist those in need. One or more victims were hospitalized, though their conditions are not known at this time.
Two lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for an extended period of time.
No further details have been released. The investigation continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in New York
New York sees more car accidents than many other states in the entirety of the U.S. In fact, car accidents are one of the lead causes of hospitalizations in the entire state and beyond. Car accidents send hundreds of victims to the hospital every week in the state of New York. A large percentage of these collisions take place on major highways. If you have been hurt in a car accident that is not your fault, it is important that you seek the immediate help of a New York car accident attorney.
Being hurt in a New York car accident can be one of the most challenging things that you have ever endured. These accidents lead to serious injuries every year including spinal cord injuries, TBIs, fractures, and more. These injuries are sometimes so severe that they cause victims to spend an extended period of time in the hospital and away from work. If you have been hurt in an accident and you are unsure about where you can turn, you should have legal help on your side.
Our New York accident attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano are here for you after you have been injured in a car accident that is not your fault. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling after an accident and offer our support to you at this time. Our attorneys are skilled in these cases and will help you navigate the New York legal system in your time of need. If you have been injured in a car accident, please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in New York at 516-484-4010 for more information.
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