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Sunset Park Man Dies After Being Pinned Between Two Trucks in East Flatbush
Brooklyn, NY – A Sunset Park man, 24, was crushed while standing between two dump trucks at the DeCostole Recycling and Transfer Station on Troy Avenue in East Flatbush. The tragic accident unfolded when a 31-year-old driver backed up his 1997 Ford CF8 at around 12:21 p.m. on November 13, pinning the victim against the other truck. The victim was discovered unconscious and unresponsive at the scene and was rushed to NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County, where he could not be saved.
Being involved in an accident can alter one’s life in a split second, if fortunate enough to survive one. The recovery process is not just devastating, but could also be chaotic and stressful – considering the pain from the injuries, surmounting medical bills, damaged vehicle, and even missing work. If you or a loved one have been a victim of an accident in NYC, it is critical that you consider hiring a dedicated personal injury lawyer to assist you in the steps you should undertake in the aftermath of a crash. The highly skilled attorneys at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, PC may be the best legal team that could help you obtain the maximum compensation you deserve. Book a free consultation by calling 1-877-ASK4SAM or click here to make an appointment.
This post is intended to provide helpful information to improve the safety of those who live and work in the NYC area. We hope that it will help our readers avoid injury accidents and know what to do if they’ve been involved in one themselves. At Ask4SAM, sole goal is to help those who have been injured in an accident in one of the boroughs of New York City. Information in this post should not be considered solicitation, nor should it be construed as medical or legal advice.