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Brooklyn, NY (October 13, 2021) – At 7:50 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, October 13, a car crash with injuries occurred on a highway in Brooklyn.
According to Brooklyn Police, the accident happened in the westbound lanes of I-278 around the area of 38th Street. Several vehicles were traveling on the highway in the area when they collided with each other due to reasons that are not yet known. The vehicles involved in the accident were badly damaged as a result.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims, who have not yet been identified, were injured as a result of the accident. The injured victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries.
The roadway was blocked in the area for an extended period of time as police worked to clear the scene.
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
New York experiences more car accidents than many other states in the entirety of the U.S. These accidents are a leading cause of hospitalizations throughout the state every single year. Every year, in fact, hundreds of thousands of people are hurt in car accidents due to the recklessness of others. This means that hundreds of people are hurt every single week due to negligent reasons. There are many common reasons for car accidents on our major highways. These include the following reasons:
- Distracted driving
- Drunk driving
- Speeding
- Fatigued driving
If your life has been impacted by a car accident that is not your fault, you have a variety of options. It is crucial that you speak with a dedicated attorney that you can trust in your time of need.
Many people are seriously injured in car accidents every single year in the state of New York. If you have sustained injuries in a collision, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney that you can trust in your time of need. This is especially true if you have sustained serious injuries in your accident. These injuries include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, organ damage, fractures, and more. If you have sustained injuries in a car accident, you may be feeling alone and confused. You should have the dedicated help of a Brooklyn car accident lawyer that you can trust at this time.
Brooklyn Car Accident Attorneys
Our dedicated and knowledgeable accident attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano are here for you after a car accident that is not your fault. We believe that you have every right to hold a party liable for the harm that they have caused you in the event of an accident. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for a wide array of financial aspects. We are here for you in your time of need. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Brooklyn at (516) 945-9033 for more information on what options are available for 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.
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.
