Investigation Underway After Four Officers Injured In Albany Car Accident By Madison Avenue and Quail Street
ALBANY, NEW YORK (September 23, 2024) – At least four police officers were injured in an Albany car accident by the intersection of Madison Avenue and Quail Street.
Albany officials are saying that the collision took place on Wednesday afternoon. An unmarked police cruiser was involved in a collision with another police vehicle.
The two vehicles were apparently responding to the same emergency when the collision took place. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims.
Four officers were injured in the collision. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Albany Car Accidents
Speeding remains one of the leading causes of car accidents in the United States. According to the NHTSA, “For more than two decades, speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities. In 2022, speeding was a contributing factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities.” There are a number of other factors that could contribute to any collision.
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor driving habits
- Vehicle system failures
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. If a driver fails to slow down in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
The majority of car accidents are preventable and involve some amount of driver error. Sadly, drivers will often do everything in their power to deny responsibility if they are involved in a collision. Any person injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Albany Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an Albany car accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to helping accident victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to under the law. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
