Staten Island Ferry Hits the Pier Again Leaving New York Personal Injury Lawyers Wondering How it could Happen Again, So Soon.

A Staten Island ferry boat packed with about 800 rush-hour commuters slammed into a pier while docking on July 1. Approximately 14 people were left with minor injuries. There was some damage to the dock, but the vessel did not suffer any damage, reports the New York Post.

"When I heard the story, the first image that came to my mind was the horrible ferry accident that killed eleven in 2003," says New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman. "I was relieved to hear that there were only minor physical injuries reported this time."

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