Elderly Man Critically Injured in Great Kills, Staten Island Car Accident on Hylan Boulevard
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK (January 31, 2025) – A 75-year-old man was critically injured in a Great Kills, Staten Island collision along Hylan Boulevard.
New York City police are saying that the collision took place around 9:25 p.m. on Sunday. A driver was heading down Hylan Boulevard when it collided with another vehicle and pushed it against a light pole.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. The 75-year-old man was transported to Staten Island University Hospital in Ocean Breeze.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Staten Island Car Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in car accidents. According to the IIHS, “A total of 42,514 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2022. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s most recent estimate of the annual economic cost of crashes is $340 billion. Contributing to the death toll are alcohol, speeding, lack of seat belt use and other problematic behaviors. Death rates vary by vehicle type, driver age and sex, and other factors.” There are a number of factors that may contribute to a car accident.
- Drivers are much more likely to crash when they are speeding.
- Fatigue can dramatically increase the odds that a driver fails to notice pedestrians or vehicles in the roadway.
- Roughly 30% of all fatal collisions involve an intoxicated driver.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. They must maintain their vehicle at a safe speed at all times. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Car accidents can have far-reaching consequences on a person’s life. It is common for victims to need to take extensive periods of time away from work. They may also be saddled with high medical bills. Any person injured in a car accident may be able to seek some measure of justice 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 Staten Island Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the man injured in this Great Kills, Staten Island car accident. Any person who may have more information should reach out to the NYPD. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Great Kills, Staten Island collision? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is 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. 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.
