Motorcyclist Injured In Staten Island Collision

Motorcycle Transported To Hospital After Staten Island Car Accident By Hylan Boulevard and Reid Avenue

STATEN ISLAND, CALIFORNIA (November 14, 2024) – A 34-year-old motorcyclist was injured in Staten Island by Hylan Boulevard and Reid Avenue.

New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The motorcyclist was involved in a collision with a vehicle under uncertain conditions.

Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. He was transported to Staten Island University Hospital in stable condition.

A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Staten Island Collisions

Motorcyclists are uniquely vulnerable in car accidents. According to the National Safety Council, “Although motorcycles make up only 3% of all registered vehicles and 0.7% of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States, motorcyclists accounted for 14.6% of all traffic fatalities and 3.5% of all injuries in 2022.” Cities should take a number of measures in order to prevent motorcycle accidents.

• Cities should install traffic-calming measures in areas with speeding.
• Cities should ensure that intersections are well lit.
• Cities should heavily enforce traffic infractions likely to lead to collisions.

All drivers must take reasonable steps in order to avoid collisions. Many motorcycle collisions involve drivers that make dangerous left turns. According to New York Vehicle Code 1141, “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.” It is important that certain steps are taken after any motorcycle collision.

• Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
• Medical records should be collected.
• A motorcycle accident attorney should be contacted.

It can be hard to know what to do after a motorcycle collision. These collisions often leave victims with very serious injuries. Many of these injuries may not be apparent for several weeks or months. This is why it is so important that accident victims get a medical evaluation as early as possible. After this, it is always a good idea to seek the guidance of an experienced personal injury attorney.

Investigating Staten Island Motorcycle Collisions

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the motorcyclist injured in this collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Staten Island motorcycle accident? 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.