Queens Car Accident Injures Two, Causes SUV Rollover
Two drivers were injured in a Queens car accident that resulted in an SUV rolling over. According to a news report in The New York Post, the New York car accident took place on Jamaica Avenue in Queens when the SUV was making a U-turn and was struck by another vehicle. Both drivers were taken to the hospital with injuries and were listed in stable condition. Police are investigating if the second vehicle drove through a red light before colliding with the SUV.
Failure to properly yield right-of-way or failure to obey traffic control devices can lead to serious injuries and fatalities in a New York car crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), in 2009, there were 90 fatalities in Queens County car accidents. During that same year, 1,156 people were killed in car accidents in New York State.
In any New York car crash case, authorities will conduct an investigation to determine who was at fault for the accident. If there was a traffic violation, the at-fault party could be cited or arrested, depending on the seriousness of the injuries and the nature of the violation. Victims of accidents caused by negligent drivers may also hold the at-fault party civilly or financially responsible for the damages by filing a New York personal injury claim. Victims may pursue financial compensation for losses and damages such as medical expenses, loss of wages and hospitalization costs.
In such cases, it would be in the best interest of the injured victim to contact an experienced Queens car accident lawyer at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro for a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation. Call us at 212-986-7353 today to get more information about your legal rights and options when pursuing a New York car crash case.
