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One Dead, One Injured In Fresh Meadows Queens Car Accident

Investigation Underway After Fatal Fresh Meadows, Queens Car Accident By 73rd Avenue and 184th Street

One Dead, One Injured In Fresh Meadows Queens Car Accident

QUEENS, NEW YORK (August 24, 2024) – A 21-year-old man has tragically died in a Fresh Meadows, Queens car accident that left one other person injured.

New York City police are saying that the accident took place around 6:33 p.m. on Friday. An Acura was involved in a collision with a motorcycle.

Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. One person died and another was taken to the hospital with injuries.

A full investigation into the Fresh Meadows collision remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For New York City Motorcycles Accidents

Pedestrians and those on motorcycles tend to be particularly at risk in car accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Adults ages 65 years and older accounted for about 17% of the U.S. population in 2021. However, this group accounted for 21% of all pedestrian deaths in 2021.” Drivers should take a number of measures in order to prevent car accidents.

  • Drivers should check their blind spots before making left turns.
  • Drivers should abstain from alcohol and drugs.
  • Drivers should be well rested before heading out onto the road.

All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. When a driver fails to slow down in order to avoid hitting a motorcyclist, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. The family of any person who died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A wrongful death attorney can examine the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.

Investigating Fresh Meadows Pedestrian Accidents

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died in this collision. It is our hope that the other victim will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what took place.

Have you or someone that you care about been harmed in a Fresh Meadows, Queens car accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they deserve. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.

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Jeff S. Korek
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Jeff S. Korek is a New York trial lawyer and Senior Trial Partner at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., where he has practiced since 1992. Over more than three decades of practice, Jeff has represented clients in complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases and has secured significant verdicts and settlements, including $10 million and $20 million recoveries in medical malpractice matters involving childbirth complications, as well as an $18 million settlement in Gardener v. City of New York.

Jeff has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2006 and has received multiple “Lawyer of the Year” honors, including for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in New York City in 2016 and Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in New York City in 2020. He has also been repeatedly selected to Super Lawyers, including the Top 100: New York – Metro list. With decades of experience handling complex cases, a strategic approach to litigation, and a strong commitment to clients, Jeff Korek has built a distinguished practice in New York personal injury and medical malpractice law.