New York Car Accident Kills Toddler
An 18-month-old girl died and her mother was severely injured in a three-car accident in Staten Island, the New York Daily News reports. The fatal auto accident occurred on the northbound Martin Luther King Expressway near the Staten Island Expressway when two minivans collided and were then struck by a Cadillac sedan driven by the 32-year-old mom. The mother suffered a severely broken leg. Her daughter was transported to a local hospital where she died. Family members said the girl had suffered a fractured skull. The drivers of both minivans were issued summonses for driving without a license. The men escaped with minor injuries.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 41,059 traffic accident fatalities nationwide in 2007. In New York State alone, 1,333 people died in car accidents during the same year.
A majority of car accidents are caused because of another driver's negligence. Drunk driving is a common cause of injury and fatality accidents in New York. In this case, we do not know exactly what caused the two minivans to collide. However, such accidents not only leave a family with heartache and grief, but also a hefty financial burden caused by medical expenses, loss of wages, property damage and other associated costs.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a New York auto accident, please contact the experienced Staten Island injury lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro for a free consultation and comprehensive evaluation of your auto accident claim. Our attorneys will fight to protect your legal rights and make sure you receive the compensation you rightfully deserve.
Source: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/01/05/2010-01-05_tot_killed_mom_hurt_in_3car_si_crash.html
