Staten Island, NY – Two Hospitalized in Crash on Staten Island Expy
Staten Island, NY (April 6, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries after a car crash in the Staten Island area on Friday, April 5. The collision occurred on Staten Island Expressway headed toward Brooklyn that afternoon around 11:52 a.m. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene near Hylan Boulevard en route to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
All eastbound lanes were temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. The area was later reopened at around 1 p.m. Two people involved in the crash were reportedly hospitalized. They were transported to Staten Island University Hospital in Ocean Breeze by ambulance. No further updates on the collision are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
New York Car Crashes
Every time you share the road with another driver, there is a chance of a serious car accident. Car crashes are still the main cause of fatalities and major injuries among New Yorkers. Based on information from the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), there were 371,368 recorded auto accidents in the state of New York in a recent year, with 11,174 major injuries and 1,103 fatalities. Every year, auto accidents claim the lives of over 40,000 individuals nationwide and leave over two million people with permanent injuries. It is crucial that you are prepared to collaborate closely with an experienced lawyer in order to defend your legal rights after being hurt in a sudden crash.
Your very way of life can be changed forever after a serious crash. The steps you take to pursue a full recovery are important, and it is always in your best interests to work closely with a trained Staten Island car crash lawyer. The skilled legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP is here to work on your claim. Contact our law offices today at (516) 774-3635 to get started on your case. We will make sure your legal rights are protected at every stage of your case.
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