Staten Island Car Accident Injures Young Mother
A woman suffered injuries in a Staten Island car accident after an out-of-control SUV plowed through the glass window of a store in Mariners Harbor and pinned her. According to a news report in the Staten Island Advance, the woman was waiting in line for the cashier with her toddler son and another young son close by. Thankfully, no one else was injured in this horrific car accident. The driver of the SUV, described by officials as an elderly female driver, sustained minor injuries. Firefighters had to free the young mom from under the SUV. An investigation is ongoing.
New York car accident lawyers know that a majority of auto accidents are caused as a result of someone else's negligence. In this particular case, we do not know what caused the elderly driver to go through the storefront. However, if the woman is found to be at-fault, under New York law, she could be held liable for the injuries and damages caused in this car accident.
Negligence can mean many things. A driver may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He or she may be distracted while driving, for example, using a handheld cell phone or texting at the time of the collision. He or she may be driving recklessly or speeding. The driver may disobey traffic laws, for example, running a red light, stop sign or fail to yield to a pedestrian who is legally walking on the sidewalk or in a crosswalk.
If you have been the victim of a negligent driver, please contact the experienced New York City car accident lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP for a free, comprehensive and completely confidential consultation. We have the resources and access to experts to conduct a prompt and thorough investigation in your auto accident case. We will obtain all the evidence and put together a strong case to maximize your chances of receiving fair compensation for your injuries and damages. Call us today to find out how we can help.
Source: http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/12/suv_slams_into_store_trapping.html
