Staten Island Ferry Accident

Our firm has represented Staten Island and New York City residents in complex personal injury claims for over 20 years. It was natural then, that when the negligence of a Staten Island Ferry pilot caused the deaths of 11 passengers and injuries to 70 more as the ferry collided with a cement pier, our lawyers would step forward to represent the victims in their personal injury and wrongful death suits against New York City.

Lead attorney in the Staten Island Ferry Accident case

Anthony Bisignano was named the "Lead Attorney" in the Federal Court proceeding to act on behalf of all law firms involved in the Staten Island Ferry crash. The City of New York attempted to escape responsibility to compensate the victims and families of the crash by hiding behind a legal loophole created by an antiquated 19th century statute. In a hotly contested case, at the trial court level, Mr. Bisignano successfully defeated the City's attempt to limit its liability to the value of the ferry boat. The City appealed the trial court's decision and that further attempt by the City to prolong the case is currently being challenged.

Read More:

Ferry Crash Victims' Anguish Lingers - October 14, 2007

Staten Island Advance - February 27, 2007

Articles on 6.5 million dollar Settlement For Ferry Accident Victim:

If a member of your family has been injured or suffered wrongful death through the negligence of another, you deserve just compensation. If you would like to speak with a member of our firm, call 888-SI ACCIDENT (888-742-2243) or e-mail our office and arrange a free consultation. If you are unable to travel we will visit you in your home or hospital. If we take your case, we will launch an immediate investigation and, of course, we charge no fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.

Bosco, Bisignano & Mascolo, Esqs. LLP