Rollover Collision In Newburgh Leaves three People Injured
NEWBURGH, NEW YORK (August 26, 2023) – At least three people were injured in Newburgh after a rollover car accident on Interstate 84, according to the NYSP.
Newburgh police officials are saying that the collision took place around noon on Wednesday. A car rolled over after its driver lost control.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims. Two passengers were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Newburgh 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 2020, speeding was a contributing factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities.” There are many other factors that could contribute to a car accident.
- Distracted driving
- Poor road conditions
- Driver intoxication
- Vehicle system malfunctions
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A car accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating New York Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Newburgh collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Newburgh car accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
