10 People Injured After Multiple Vehicle Collision On Staten Island Expressway
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK (October 25, 2023) – Ten people were injured in a multi-vehicle collision on the Staten Island Expressway not far from Exit 10.
New York City police officials are saying that the collision took place just before midnight. Several vehicles collided with on another on the expressway.
The force of the impact caused one of the vehicles to spin out multiple times. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims.
Eight people were taken to Richmond University Medical Center in order to receive treatment. A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Staten Island Car Accidents
Speed is one of the most common causes of car accidents in the United States. According to the NHTSA, “For more than two decades, speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities. In 2020, speeding was a contributing factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities.” There are many steps that drivers should take in order to avoid collisions.
- Drivers should slow down at night and during times of inclement weather.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating New York City Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligence of a driver? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
