Anyone who has driven in New York understands that accidents can happen at any time and in any place.  Perhaps the most shocking aspect of New York car accidents is how gruesome the details of them can be as a result of even a one-second lapse in attention or judgment by one driver.  Tragically, these gruesome details became reality recently when a woman was killed in a Staten Island car accident after she was ejected from a minivan.

According to police, this fatal New York car accident occurred yesterday at approximately 6 p.m. when a BMW slammed into the minivan in which 21-year-old Nadwa Fayad of Brooklyn was sitting.  The crash occurred at Hylan Boulevard and Steuben Street, and witnesses stated that the BMW slammed into the van and 'T-boned' the side of it.  Fayad was thrown from the vehicle, but only for a short distance.  When the van tipped on its side, it landed on her and crushed her. 

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to extend our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Fayad.  Losing a life at such a young age and in such a gruesome manner is shocking to anyone, let alone those who love her and now must deal with the extreme grief and sadness that will come as a result.  In addition, this New York car accident will only add to the overall statistics in this regard.  Every year in the state, more than 187,000 people are injured and more than 1,2000 are killed in New York car accidents. 

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

While more details would be necessary to come to a conclusion as to fault, if the driver of the BMW was negligent in this collision, the family of Ms. Fayad could file a New York personal injury lawsuit against that driver.  If the case was successful, the family could be awarded damages for medical, funeral and burial costs as well as lost income and loss of companionship.  If this has happened to someone you love, you need the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who have been successfully fighting for the rights of suffering families for many years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.