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Injured on
Staten Island? We Come
to You.

Staten Island has the highest rate of car accidents per capita of any NYC borough — and some of the most serious construction activity in the region. If you were hurt through no fault of your own, you have rights. We come to you anywhere on Staten Island. Free consultation.

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Staten Island Has Unique
Personal Injury Characteristics.

Staten Island is the only NYC borough where most residents drive — and that creates a very different personal injury landscape than the other boroughs. Here is what matters for your Staten Island case.

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Highest Car Accident Rate in NYC

Staten Island consistently has the highest rate of fatal and serious car accidents per capita of any NYC borough. The Staten Island Expressway, West Shore Expressway, Richmond Terrace, and Hylan Boulevard are among the most accident-prone corridors in the city. If you were hurt in a car accident here, you have a case.

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Richmond County Supreme Court

Staten Island personal injury cases are filed in Richmond County Supreme Court at 18 Richmond Terrace in St. George. Richmond County juries tend to be conservative relative to the other boroughs — which is why having an experienced attorney who knows the local dynamics matters significantly.

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North Shore Development

The North Shore of Staten Island — St. George, Stapleton, and New Brighton — is undergoing significant redevelopment including the New York Wheel site and related commercial development. Active construction in these areas creates Labor Law §240 exposure for every owner and general contractor.

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Staten Island Ferry & Waterfront

The Staten Island Ferry is operated by the City of New York. Accidents on the ferry, at St. George Terminal, or at Whitehall Terminal in Manhattan require a Notice of Claim against the City within 90 days. These cases involve unique maritime and municipal liability considerations.

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Premises Liability in Residential Areas

Staten Island has significant residential property liability exposure — private driveways, residential sidewalks, and suburban commercial properties. One-to-four family homeowners are responsible for their own sidewalks under NYC Admin Code §7-210 in certain circumstances.

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City Property — 90-Day Notice

Accidents involving MTA buses (many lines serve Staten Island), city sidewalks, NYC parks, or the Staten Island Ferry require a Notice of Claim within 90 days. This is the most commonly missed deadline in Staten Island injury law — call us the same day.

Every Type of Staten Island
Personal Injury Claim

Staten Island is fundamentally different from the other four boroughs in how its residents live and travel. The overwhelming majority drive rather than use public transit, which means car accidents are by far the most common type of personal injury case on the Island. The SI Expressway, the approaches to the Goethals and Bayonne Bridges, and local roads like Hylan Boulevard see constant accident activity.

Slip and fall cases on Staten Island often involve private residential properties — a category that requires specific analysis of property ownership, insurance coverage, and the applicable duty of care. We handle residential premises liability cases with the same rigor as commercial cases.

⚠️ Staten Island Ferry — City Property

The Staten Island Ferry is owned and operated by the NYC Department of Transportation. Any accident on the ferry, at St. George Terminal, or at Whitehall Terminal requires a Notice of Claim against the City within 90 days. This deadline is absolute — call us the same day as your ferry accident.

Construction accidents on Staten Island follow the same Labor Law §240 framework as anywhere else in New York — owners and contractors are absolutely liable for falls and falling objects. The North Shore redevelopment and ongoing residential construction throughout the borough generate active construction accident cases.

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Car Accidents

SI Expressway, West Shore, Hylan Blvd

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Slip & Fall

Residential and commercial properties

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Construction

North Shore, residential builds

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Motorcycle Accidents

High rate on Staten Island roads

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Ferry Accidents

City liability — 90-day deadline

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Wrongful Death

Family claims in Richmond County

From Your First Call to Your Recovery

Free Consultation

Call or submit the form. We evaluate your Staten Island case the same day. We come to you anywhere on the Island.

Investigation

We secure evidence, preserve footage, gather witness information, and file any required 90-day government notices immediately.

Negotiation

We know Richmond County dynamics and use that knowledge in every negotiation with insurance carriers.

Recovery

Settlement or verdict in Richmond County Supreme Court. Full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Staten Island Injury Questions

Where do Staten Island personal injury cases get filed?

Richmond County Supreme Court at 18 Richmond Terrace in St. George handles most personal injury matters. Richmond County juries tend to be more conservative than those in other boroughs — having an attorney who understands local dynamics and knows how to present your case effectively to Staten Island jurors makes a real difference.

I was hurt in a car accident on the Staten Island Expressway. What do I do?

Call us first — before the insurance company calls you. The SIE is a major accident corridor and commercial vehicles from the New Jersey waterfront add truck accident complexity to many SIE cases. Document the scene, get medical attention, and call us before giving any recorded statements to any insurance adjuster.

Can I sue if I was in a motorcycle accident on Staten Island?

Yes — motorcycle accidents in New York follow the same personal injury framework as car accidents, with one important difference. Motorcycles are not covered by no-fault PIP insurance, which means motorcycle accident victims can sue for pain and suffering without meeting a serious injury threshold. Call us to evaluate your specific situation.

I was hurt on the Staten Island Ferry. How do I file a claim?

The Staten Island Ferry is operated by the NYC Department of Transportation, making it a government entity. You must file a Notice of Claim against the City of New York within 90 days of the accident before you can sue. After the Notice of Claim is filed and a Comptroller hearing is held, you can commence a lawsuit in Richmond County Supreme Court. Call us the same day as your ferry accident.