Memorial Day Weekend is a time for relaxing and enjoying the beginning of the summer season, regardless of what the calendar says.  Unfortunately, it's also a time when New York car accidents occur at a high rate, and many of these accidents can quickly involve many vehicles because of the large volume of traffic on the roads.  That appears to be what occurred yesterday when a total of eight people were sent to the hospital after a Long Island car accident.

According to the local police, this Long Island car accident occurred at approximately 5 p.m. yesterday in the northbound lane of the Loop Parkway, directly on top of the drawbridge.  Several vehicles were involved in the accident, and two helicopters were assigned to help deal with the aftermath.  Eight people were taken to hospitals with injuries that varied in severity.  None of the names of those involved were released, and no details regarding what caused the accident were publicized as of yet.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and above all else, we'd like to offer our hopes for the eight people who were sent to the hospital in the aftermath of this Long Island car accident.  We hope everyone is able to recover from the injuries they have suffered quickly and fully.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York car accidents.  Every year, more than 187,000 people are injured and another 1,200 people are killed in these crashes.

New York Car Accident Lawyers

Clearly, much more information would be necessary in order for any assignment of fault to be made with regards to this Long Island car accident.  However, when the investigation is complete, it's possible that the people who were injured and not at fault could file New York personal injury lawsuits against the parties responsible for the crash.  If those cases are successful, it could lead to damages awards that compensate the plaintiffs for their medical costs, their lost income and their pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a collision, you need to seek the help of New York car accident lawyers who have been fighting on behalf of the injured for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.