Staten Island, NY – Two Hurt in Rollover on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
Staten Island, NY (March 23, 2024) – Two people were injured following a rollover crash in Staten Island on Friday, March 22. The collision was reported that afternoon at around 1:01 p.m. on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Two vehicles reportedly collided at the scene, causing one car to roll.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render the necessary medical aid. The injured parties were trapped in their vehicle and had to be extricated by attending emergency crews. The victims were transferred to Staten Island University Hospital in Ocean Breeze for treatment of sustained injuries. The area was temporarily closed while authorities worked to clear the scene, and there were significant delasy on the roadway. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash 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.
Rollover Crashes in New York
You can never completely prepare yourself for a serious car crash. Rollover accidents can happen with little notice, and they are known to cause life-threatening injuries to those involved. Occupants are at risk of being ejected from a vehicle in a rollover, especially when they are unrestrained at the time of impact. Despite making up less than 3 percent of reported crashes, rollovers are involved in nearly 30 percent of national traffic fatalities. The majority of these deaths involved unrestrained passengers. The majority of rollovers involve a single vehicle, with a smaller number involving two or more. It is important that you are ready to get to work on your case in order to pursue lost compensation for your injuries and other damages.
There is a lot on your mind after a car accident. It can seem nearly impossible to pursue a full recovery on your own. When you work closely with a qualified Staten Island car crash lawyer, you will be better prepared to pursue a strong claim for compensation. The trained legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP has a proven track record of success in handling personal injury cases. Call us today at (516) 774-3635.
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