Brooklyn, NY – A multi-vehicle crash leaves 7 people injured on Malcolm X Boulevard near Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY (July 3, 2024) – A multi-vehicle crash occurred in Brooklyn, injuring seven people. According to police, a vehicle crashed into another near Malcolm X Boulevard and Gates Avenue around 1:30 p.m. The crash caused the second vehicle to be pushed into an MTA bus. Paramedics took seven people to the hospital with injuries. Police are still investigating the circumstances of the crash.

We hope for the full recovery of the injured.

Traffic accidents in New York

In the United States, car crashes are a leading cause of injury and death. On average, about 7,500 Americans are injured in car crashes each day, and about 100 people die. Each year, about 3 million people suffer injuries from car crashes, many of them severe enough to require emergency room visits and extensive, expensive, and strenuous medical treatment. Shockingly, most of these accidents are the result of careless driving.

Negligence while driving has always been a problem in the United States, but in the last decade it has become the leading cause of car accidents. There are many reasons for negligence, but the most common are speeding, fatigue, distraction, and drunkenness. Distracted driving is the most common cause, causing over 400,000 accidents each year. About 3,000 people die each year in accidents caused by negligence. This death rate is comparable to that of California, one of the largest states in the United States.

If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, you may be concerned about how to recover financially from the incident and the resulting damages. Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyer can help you obtain full and fair financial compensation for your losses, including lost wages, pain and suffering, medical bills, vehicle repairs, and more.

Contact Metro Law as soon as possible to learn how we can help you protect your legal rights and obtain the compensation and justice you deserve after your accident. Call our office at 800-469-6476 to begin your path to financial recovery.