Driving in a highway environment requires an extra measure of attention and focus.  Vehicles are moving at high rates of speed, and even the seemingly smallest error that's made by one motorist can instantly trigger a disaster for others who happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.  While it's too early to know for sure, something went wrong earlier today when a man was bumped from behind and badly injured after his vehicle flipped.

According to authorities, this Staten Island car accident occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. today on the Brooklyn-Bound Staten Island Expressway near the Clove Road exit.  A 63-year-old man was driving along that roadway when he was suddenly hit from behind by another vehicle.  As a result of this collision, the vehicle flipped and wound up resting on its side along the side of the highway up against a wall.  He was listed in serious condition, and none of the names of those involved were released.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to express our hope that the man who was injured in this Staten Island car accident is able to recover from the harm he has suffered and will be able to get back into his life's routine soon.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York car accidents.  Every year, more than 187,000 people are injured and more than 1,200 people are killed in these occurrences.

New York Car Accident Lawyers

It seems, based on the available facts, that the driver who hit the man from behind would be at fault for this Staten Island car accident.  If that's the case and the injured man files a New York personal injury lawsuit as a result, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate the man for his medical costs, his lost income and his pain and suffering if the lawsuit proves to be successful.

If you or someone you love has been injured in this type of an accident, you need to seek the help of New York car accident lawyers who have been successfully defending the rights of those harmed for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.