Investigation Underway After Three People Injured In Manhattan Car Accident Near Herald Square
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (July 19, 2024) – Three people were injured in a Herald Square, Manhattan car accident by 34th Street and Sixth Avenue.
New York City police officials are saying that the collision took place around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday. Two vehicles collided at the intersection under unclear circumstances.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims. Three people were hospitalized in the Herald Square collision. This includes one person who was in critical condition.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Manhattan Car Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death in the United States. According to the IIHS, “A total of 42,514 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2022. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s most recent estimate of the annual economic cost of crashes is $340 billion. Contributing to the death toll are alcohol, speeding, lack of seat belt use and other problematic behaviors.” Drivers should take a number of measures in order to avoid collisions.
- Drivers should slow down in areas with heavy traffic.
- Drivers should be well rested before heading out onto the road.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
All drivers must exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. According to New York Vehicle and Traffic Law 1129, “The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.” It is important that certain steps be taken after any car accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records related to the crash should be preserved.
- An experienced car accident attorney should be contacted.
It can be hard to know where to begin after a car accident. Victims of collisions tend to suffer very serious injuries and may need to take long periods of time away from work. Sadly, drivers and their insurance providers will often do everything in their power to deny responsibility if they are involved in a collision. Any person who is injured due to the negligence of another driver may have legal recourse through a civil claim.
Investigating Manhattan Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Manhattan collision near Herald Square. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what took place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Herald Square car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
