Staten Island, NY – Injury Accident on Staten Island Expwy near I-278, Fingerboard Rd
Staten Island, NY (January 5, 2024) – At least one person suffered injuries in a car crash that happened on the morning of January 3. At around 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of the incident to help the people involved. An unspecified number of vehicles collided in the area and caused injuries. Paramedics helped those who were hurt at the scene and took them to the hospital as needed. Their identities and current conditions are under investigation at this time. Police in Staten Island are still working to determine how the collision happened.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved as we hope for their full recovery.
Car Wrecks in New York
Every year, over 6 million traffic accidents happen in the United States. Unfortunately, around 3 million people are hurt in these yearly wrecks while more than 40,000 lives are cut short. In New York, more than 300,000 reported vehicle accidents yearly that cause tens of thousands to sustain injuries. Most of these accidents are preventable and caused by the actions of negligent drivers.
Drivers demonstrate negligence in countless ways, including intoxication, fatigue, speeding, and distraction. At this time, intoxication and distraction are the most common types of negligent driving in the Empire State.
Over 400,000 car wrecks happen per year caused by those who drive while distracted. Individuals who choose to operate their vehicles while distracted often cause auto collisions. Additionally, more than 30% of the death rate related to auto collisions are caused by intoxicated drivers. Also, over 50% of individuals who lose their lives in wrecks caused by drunk drivers are actually the intoxicated drivers themselves.
Being hurt in negligent driving accidents can land you in the hospital with painful injuries while you are unable to live your life the way you did before your accident. You may be dealing with a plethora of problems that can only be helped with the aid of a skilled legal advocate. A car crash attorney can help you get the financial compensation you need when you file a personal injury claim.
Call the law office of Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to learn about how we can help you. Our car accident lawyers in Staten Island have been aiding injured accident victims for decades. We will stop at nothing to get you the justice and financial compensation that you need and deserve during this arduous time in your life. Call us as soon as you can to learn more. We do not charge any fees up front and only get paid if you are able to gather compensation for the losses and damages you face.
