Staten Island, NY – Child Injured in Pedestrian Accident on Broad St

By Steven Miller
Senior Partner

Staten Island, NY (March 8, 2021) – Around 7 a.m. on Saturday morning, March 6, a child was injured in a pedestrian accident on Staten Island.

According to police, the accident took place at 227 Broad Street when a child was struck by an FDNY truck traveling through the area. The vehicle remained at the scene of the crash.

Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were present at the scene. The child, who has only been identified as a 7-year-old, was taken to Richmond University Medical Center with critical injuries. Their condition is not yet known.

The roadway was blocked in several lanes for an extended period of time.

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

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.

Pedestrian Accidents in New York 

happen more commonly in New York than in many other states throughout the U.S. Unfortunately, children are some of the most susceptible parties when it comes to pedestrian accidents, as they are unaware of the dangers of the roads. Many children are injured and even killed in these accidents across the state of New York every year. If you or someone you love has received injuries as a result of a pedestrian accident, you and your family have options. It is crucial that you seek the help of an accident attorney during these challenging times.

Being injured in a New York pedestrian accident can have a huge impact on every aspect of your life. The aftermath of a pedestrian accident can signal a long road to recovery. Victims may spend an extended period of time in the hospital, miss out on work, and even forfeit some of the activities that they enjoyed before their accident. It is never easy to move forward after one of these accidents, especially because they can be incredibly complex at times. If you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident, you have a variety of options moving forward with a claim. See our proven track record of success representing those injured in pedestrian accidents in New York at www.mmspersonalinjurylawyers.com.

Our attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano have diligently assisted injured victims involved in pedestrian accidents over the years. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you in the midst of an accident. Our attorneys will assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for a wide array of losses. Please contact an accident attorney in New York at 516-484-4010 to find out how we can assist you.

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.