Two people were killed and a child critically injured when an apparently minor rear-end collision cascaded into a deadly multi-vehicle crash. According to a report by CBS New York, two vehicles were initially involved in an accident and the occupants exited their vehicles to exchange information related to the initial accident. Following this initial accident, another vehicle approaching the scene slowed down and was struck from behind by another vehicle. As a result of this second impact, the approaching vehicle was thrown into the area of the initial accident striking those occupants who exited their vehicle causing two deaths and critical injuries to a three-year old child.
This terrible tragedy presents a very complicated scenario for the families of the victims should they wish to seek compensation for any negligent behavior that could render someone liable in a civil action. Anyone who would seek compensation in this type of accident should consult with attorneys who have experience and resources necessary to litigate a case of this complexity.
Due to the complex process involved in recovering compensation for a car accident related injury, it is within the best interest of victims to hire a skilled attorney. A reliable car accident lawyer will handle the filing of the No-Fault claim and negotiations with the insurance company. Furthermore an attorney will handle all aspects of the legal proceedings including, taking pictures of the scene of the accident, interviewing witnesses, review the police report and medical records, hire medical experts to testify on behalf of the victim, and pursue maximum compensation for the victim’s losses. At Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool our attorneys have been defending the rights of car accident victims for the last five decades. Our attorneys have excelled at proving liability. We have secured many multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in auto accident cases.
If you have suffered serious injuries in a car accident, the attorneys at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool will give you a free consultation to determine your legal options. To see if you have grounds for a claim, call 212-406-1700 or contact us on-line. Our attorneys are selective about the cases we take, which allows us to concentrate on representing clients who have been seriously injured or killed in New York car accidents.
