Personal Injury Law

Chain Reaction Auto Accident Injures Two

A Tappan Zee Bridge tractor trailer accident involving a passenger vehicle and a loaded propane tanker sent two drivers to the hospital, according to this news article. Fortunately, there was no fire or leaks from the propane tank, which could have had led to catastrophic injuries.

The injured truck drivers were reportedly taken to an area hospital with minor injuries. According to officials, 50-year-old Roy Steiner, the propane tank driver was stopped in a construction zone. A car driven by Michael Zahorchak was slowing down in the construction zone when it was hit from behind by a tractor trailer. The big rig driver is identified as Amadu Bah, 43, of Staten Island. While the car struck the center barrier, the tractor trailer moved and struck the propane tanker. Steiner suffered neck and back injuries while Bah broke his left wrist. Zahorchak was uninjured.

According to this report, it appears as if the driver of the tractor trailer failed to slow down in the construction zone rear-ending the passenger car, which set off the chain reaction auto accident. If it is determined that the driver of the big rig was at fault, he and the trucking company could be held responsible for the accident, injuries and damages.

In any New York truck accident, it is important that you call an experienced New York personal injury lawyer to handle your case. If you have been injured in a big rig accident, you may be entitled to monetary compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages and property damage. Call Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro for a free consultation.

Full post as published by New York Injury Talk Blog on July 20, 2008 (boomark / email).