Man Killed In Jamaica, Queens Tractor-Trailer Truck Accident

Multi-Vehicle Collision In Jamaica, Queens Near Linden Boulevard Leads To One Fatality

QUEENS, NEW YORK (October 20, 2024) – A man has tragically died in a Jamaica, Queens semi-truck accident along Linden Boulevard.

New York City police are saying that the collision took place around 10:35 p.m. on Monday. An Infiniti SUV collided with a tractor-trailer.

The truck driver swerved following the crash and collided with a Jeep Cherokee parked by the side of the road. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim.

Despite life-saving measures, the driver of the Infinity tragically died due to their injuries. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Liability for Queens Semi-Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks can weigh tens of thousands of pounds and be especially dangerous for those in smaller vehicles. According to the National Safety Council, “in 2022, 120,200 large trucks were involved in crashes resulting in an injury, a 2.5% increase from 2021. Since 2016, the number of trucks involved in injury crashes has increased 18% and the involvement rate per 100 million large truck miles driven has increased 5.7% to 37.” Truck drivers should take several steps in order to avoid collisions.

• Truck drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
• Truck drivers should slow down in areas with heavy traffic.
• Truck drivers should ensure that their vehicles are in working order.

Truck drivers will typically need to get a commercial license. They are expected to know how to safely operate their vehicle safely and with a great deal of vigilance. A number of truck accidents involve drivers that were fatigued or simply not paying attention to the road ahead of them. If a truck driver fails to slow down in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of semi-truck accidents often suffer very serious injuries.

• Broken bones
• Head injuries
• Lacerations
• Spinal cord injuries

Semi-truck accidents are often highly preventable. Truck drivers may be distracted or speeding. One of the main dangers of semi-trucks is that they have large blind spots. Truck drivers might not see vehicles near them until it’s too late. The family of any person killed in a semi-truck accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.

Investigating New York City Truck Accidents

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man that died in this Jamaica, Queens truck accident. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. It is our sincere hope that city officials will consider measures to help make this stretch of road safer.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a New York City truck accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that truck companies are held to account for their negligence. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.