Multi-vehicle car accident leaves 7 people injured

Police in New York are investigating a crash that left several people injured. This multi-vehicle car accident occurred the evening of Dec. 7 at a busy intersection in Flatiron District. The wounded included vehicle occupants as well as pedestrians.

According to reports, three vehicles collided near the intersection of Park Avenue South and East 23rd Street at approximately 9 p.m. The cause of the collision is unknown. A video that accompanied a written report regarding this accident showed a sedan sandwiched between two other vehicles. It appears that one car hit the sedan head-on while the other hit its rear end. It is unclear where the pedestrians were when they were struck.

In total, seven people were transported to Bellevue Hospital for medical treatment. All are said to have suffered severe injuries. The current conditions of the injured are unknown. At this time, it is unclear if any charges are pending against any of the drivers involved.

When a multi-vehicle car accident like this occurs, determining liability can be difficult. Only time will tell who is responsible for this collision. As more details come to light, the victims of this event will have the ability to seek compensation for their losses from the appropriate parties. Some of the victims’ cases may be resolved by negotiating with insurance providers, while others may find they need to pursue litigation in order to achieve maximum compensation. Either way, with the assistance of an experienced personal injury attorney, victims can take the steps necessary to seek damages for any losses deemed recoverable according to the laws of New York.