Brooklyn Car Accident Involving Six Vehicles Injures Seven
Five adults and two children were injured in a Brooklyn car accident involving six vehicles, according to The New York Post. The New York car collision occurred the morning of October 21 at the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Grand Army Plaza in Park Slope. Police say a silver Ford Explorer was speeding when it struck two cars and then became wedged between two other vehicles. The damage was so extensive that firefighters had to cut the roof off a black Mercedes involved in the crash to extricate two of its passengers. Seven people were injured, but all are listed in stable condition.
Dangerous drivers put everyone on the road at risk. According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, there were 1,160 fatalities and 187,160 personal injuries sustained in New York car accidents in 2008. It only takes a moment of reckless or distracted driving to cause a serious New York car crash.
Injured victims of New York car accidents may suffer significant financial burdens such as time away from work and hospital expenses. Insurance companies are often reluctant to pay adequate settlements and at-fault drivers typically refuse to take responsibility for a New York car crash. In such cases, victims would be well-advised to contact a reputed New York personal injury attorney. A skilled attorney can help assess fault and liability following a crash while protecting the rights of the victim.
The reputed Brooklyn car accident attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro have a long history of holding at-fault drivers civilly responsible for the damage they cause. We help victims and their families get the compensation they need. We always offer free consultations and comprehensive case evaluations. Please call us today at 212-986-7353 to discuss your New York car crash claim.
