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$725,000 was awarded this week to the estate of a Staten Island woman, who was killed in an accident five year ago. Frances Gredder, 85, was walking with Doris Tutolo, 81, in New Dorp, Staten Island on June 29, 2006, when they were both fatally hit by a van.
The accident occurred outside of a 7-Eleven. Michael Catherwood hit the van while driving along Hylan Boulevard. The van, owned by Pat LaFrieda Wholesale Meat Distributors, jumped the curb and hit both women.
Ms. Gredder was given three surgeries after sustaining rib, lung, and back injuries but died just over a week after the accident on July 7 in Staten Island University Hospital. Ms. Tutolo had died 6 days before.
Mr. Catherwood's insurer paid for 88% of the award and LaFrieda's insurer paid 12%.
The accident occurred on the corner of New Dorp Lane and Hylan Boulevard, which was considered last year to be one of the most dangerous intersections in the tri-state area. According to the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, Hylan Boulevard itself had experienced seven deaths between 2006 and 2008. The Department of Transportation refurbished the intersection with pedestrian safety in mind after both Ms. Gredder's and Ms. Tutolo's deaths.
As a practicing wrongful death and personal injury attorney in New York, I deal with terrible accidents like this every day. If you have experienced related problems, I want you to pick up the phone and call me. I can help. If you would like more information about how medical malpractice and accident cases work in the state of New York, I encourage you to explore my educational website. If you have legal questions, I urge you to pick up the phone and call me at 516-487-8207 or by e-mail at lawmed10@yahoo.com to answer your questions. That's what I do every day. I welcome your call.
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