Child Bicyclist Seriously Injured In Staten Island Collision On Richmond Terrace At Nicholas Street
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK (October 4, 2024) – A 10-year-old boy was critically injured in a Staten Island car accident along Richmond Terrace by Nicholas Street.
New York City officials are saying that the incident took place around 3:10 p.m. on September 17. The boy was riding a bicycle when he was hit by a 2011 Honda Accord traveling westbound on Richmond Terrace.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. He was transported to the hospital with critical injuries.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For New York City Bicycle Accidents
The number of people seriously injured or killed in bicycle accidents has continued to climb over the last several years. According to the National Safety Council, “The number of preventable deaths from bicycle transportation incidents increased 10% in 2022 and have increased 47% in the last 10 years (from 925 in 2013 to 1,360 in 2022).” Drivers should take a number of measures in order to avoid collisions.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
- Drivers should slow down in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.
Drivers must operate their vehicles in a safe manner in order to avoid collisions. Pursuant to New York Vehicle Code 1146, all drivers must exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians, bicyclists, and domestic animals in the roadway. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a bicyclist, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any bicycle accidents.
- Victims should seek medical care.
- A police report should be created.
- An experienced personal injury attorney should be contacted.
It can be hard to know what to do after a bicycle collision. Victims often suffer very serious injuries, which can impact their ability to work or go to school. To make matters worse, drivers and their insurance providers will often do everything in their power to deny liability for a collision. A bicycle accident attorney can examine the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating New York City Bicycle Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the child injured in this Staten Island bicycle accident and his family. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. It is our hope that steps are taken to make Richmond Terrace safer.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Staten Island car accident on Richmond Terrace? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
