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New York Ferry Accident Attorneys
At least 10 people were killed and many injured in a tragic Staten Island Ferry accident on October 15, 2003. Sadly, one of the victims was a 25 year old man who had been a survivor of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. The ferry was transporting approximately 1,500 people when the accident occurred. The ferry was en route to Staten Island when it crashed into a pier. Reports say that the captain of the ferry may have not adequately supervised the ferrys pilot.
Ferries are used in many states across the United States to transport people and vehicles. Accidents are never expected and can be life changing for the victims and the victims families. Spinal injuries, bone fractures, and head trauma are just a few of the terrible injuries that a ferry accident victim may experience. Accident related expenses can be very substantial and for many people a tremendous burden. The people that are responsible for your injuries must be held accountable for the physical, emotional, and financial suffering that they have caused.
If you received injuries in the Staten Island ferry accident or any other ferry accident you may have a legal claim. It is of utmost importance that you file your claim as soon as possible due to any statue of limitations regarding the accident. Please contact a New York Ferry Accident lawyer at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro. Our New York ferry accident injury attorneys have years of experience representing the victims of traumatic accidents.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a ferry accident contact the New York Ferry Accident Attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.