Several People Injured Injured After Multiple Vehicles Collided Along Hylan Boulevard In New Dorp
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK (April 30, 2024) – Several people were injured in a New Dorp car accident in the vicinity of Ebbitts Street and Allison Avenue.
New York City police officials are saying that the collision took place around 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Several vehicles were involved in a collision.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims. At least one person was transported to Staten Island University Hospital.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Staten Island Car Accidents
Speeding remains a leading cause of car accidents in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, “Speeding was a factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities in 2022, killing 12,151, or an average of over 33 people on a typical day. The total number of fatal motor-vehicle crashes attributable to speeding was 10,922.” It is important that certain steps be taken after any car accident.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be collected.
- An experienced personal injury attorney should be contacted.
Every driver has a legal obligation to obey traffic regulations and exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. If, for example, a driver fails to slow down in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Any person injured in a car accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Getting Legal Help After A New Dorp Car Accident
Do you need more information about a New Dorp car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you have legal questions or are thinking about hiring an attorney, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
