One person injured in hit-and-run car crash on Staten Island

Investigation underway after police officer injured in hit-and-run accident on Staten Island along West Shore Expressway

STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK (July 18, 20224) – A police officer was injured in a hit-and-run car crash on the West Shore Expressway in Staten Island.

According to the New York Police Department, the incident occurred on Thursday around 8:35 a.m. A marked patrol vehicle was struck from behind by a sedan.

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene to assist the victim. The officer was taken to hospital in stable condition.

A driver was arrested after the accident for hit-and-run. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Liability for Car Accidents in New York City

Hit-and-run accidents remain quite common in New York and the United States. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, “recent analysis shows that both the number of hit-and-run accidents and the number of fatalities are increasing. In 2015, there were an estimated 737,100 hit-and-run accidents (NHTSA, 2016). This means that a hit-and-run accident occurs somewhere in the United States every 43 seconds.” There are a number of common causes of car accidents.

• Speeding
• Distraction while driving
• Bad weather
• Poor road conditions

Speeding remains one of the most common causes of accidents. According to Section 1180 of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, no person shall operate a motor vehicle faster than is reasonable or safe given the prevailing road conditions. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid a collision with another vehicle, it may be the basis for a negligence claim. There are several steps that should be taken after any car accident.

• Eyewitnesses should be questioned.
• Medical records should be kept.
• A search should be carried out for surveillance material.
• A thorough investigation should be carried out.

There is simply no excuse for a driver to strike a vehicle in their own lane. These types of accidents usually happen when drivers are distracted or driving too fast for the conditions. Anyone injured in a car accident may be able to obtain some measure of justice through a civil lawsuit. A personal injury attorney can review all of the individual facts of your case and advise you of your legal options.

Investigation of car accidents on Staten Island

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, PC wish the officer injured in this collision the best of luck. Anyone with additional information about the incident should contact investigators. A thorough investigation into what went wrong must be carried out.

Have you or someone you care about been injured in a Staten Island car accident? Our team of personal injury lawyers is here for you. It is very important to us that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any kind of assistance, we are here for you. You can always reach us at (516) 908-9792.

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