Truck Accident On Staten Island Expressway Left One Person Injured Near Victory Boulevard
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK (September 10, 2024) – At least one person was injured in a Staten Island box truck accident on the Staten Island Expressway.
New York City officials are saying that the incident took place during the morning rush on Tuesday. A white box truck was involved in a collision with a sedan.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. They were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For New York City Car Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death in the United States. According to the IIHS, “There were 42,514 deaths from motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2022. This corresponds to 12.8 deaths per 100,000 people and 1.33 deaths per 100 million miles traveled.” A car accident may take place for many different reasons.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
All drivers have a legal obligation to use care in order to avoid hitting other vehicles. Many car accidents are due to drivers that make dangerous left turns. Drivers are supposed to yield the right of way to other vehicles close enough to pose a hazard before making left turns. If a driver makes a dangerous turn in front of another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any car accident.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Photos of the crash site should be taken.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
Car accidents can be one of the most difficult things many people will go through in their lives. Victims may need to take extensive periods of time away from work. They may also be left with high medical bills. 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 Staten Island Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the person injured in this Staten Island car accident. 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 happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Staten Island car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. 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.
