Staten Island, NY – Car Crash on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Leads to Injuries

By Steven Miller
Senior Partner

Staten Island, NY (April 6, 2021) – On Tuesday morning, April 6, a car crash with injuries took place on a major highway in Staten Island.

According to police, the accident happened on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge around the area of Fingerboard Road. Two or more vehicles collided with each other in the area, which led to extensive damages.

Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene. One or more victims were hospitalized as a result of their injuries.

The roadway was blocked in multiple lanes until police cleared the scene.

No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Car Accidents in New York 

Highways are some of the most dangerous places on New York roads. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are injured in car accidents in these areas within the state. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of hospitalizations in the entire state of New York. These accidents happen in the blink of an eye due to many different reasons including distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, and more. If you have been harmed in a collision on a major highway and believe that another party is to blame, it is crucial that you have the skilled help of an accident attorney.

Being injured in a New York car accident might be one of the most traumatic things that you have ever experienced. You likely have a variety of questions that you cannot answer on your own. For instance, what types of deadlines are you expected to meet when it comes to your case? Will your claim make it all the way to trial or will it be settled beforehand? What should you say when you speak with the insurance company for the first time? These are questions that you will be able to answer with the help of a New York accident attorney.

Our New York accident attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano have diligently assisted those injured in car accidents over the years. We believe that you have many options for holding a party liable for the harm that they have caused you. Our attorneys are here for you every step of the way when it comes to your claim. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in New York at 516-484-4010 for the help you deserve.

Notes: Our writers use secondary sources when creating these accident news posts. These sources include police and fire accident reports, news stories and newspaper stories, and first-hand accounts from eyewitnesses to the accidents. For that reason, the details surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our staff at Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. If you do find any information that is incorrect, contact our firm to have a correction made immediately. If you would prefer the post to be removed from our site, let us know and we will accommodate you as soon as possible. 

Disclaimers: The attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. have strived to build a solid reputation in the local business community throughout the decades. These posts are written to bring attention to the dangers related to serious accidents in our region and hope that everyone uses caution when operating a motor vehicle  The photos used in this post were not taken at the accident scene. The information in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.

About the Author
Steven Miller, Esq. is the founding member and Senior Partner in Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. Mr. Miller’s extensive career as a trial attorney spans five decades. He tries cases for the catastrophically injured victims of construction site accidents, motor vehicle and premises accidents caused by the negligence of others. Mr. Miller is a detail oriented, tenacious attorney committed to achieving the maximum results for his clients; he has obtained numerous seven figure verdicts and settlements.