Philadelphia, PA (January 11, 2022) – Injuries were reported in a multi-vehicle crash that occurred on a major highway in Philadelphia.
According to Philadelphia officials, the accident happened at 3:50 p.m.in the northbound lanes of I-95 around the area of Bridge Street. Two or more vehicles were traveling in the area when they collided with each other due to reasons that are not fully known. The involved vehicles were extensively damaged as a result of the accident.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims sustained injuries as a result of the collision. The injured parties were taken to local hospitals for treatment of unknown injuries.
Due to the severity of the accident, the roadway was blocked in the area of the Vine Street Expressway. Police quickly worked to clear the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Pennsylvania
Car accidents are a leading cause of hospitalizations throughout the state of Pennsylvania every year. In fact, hundreds of thousands of people are seriously injured in car accidents throughout the state each year. In 2018 alone, it was reported that approximately 1,190 people also lost their lives in these horrific accidents, which was the third lowest number in traffic fatalities within the state over recent years. Car accidents happen on our major highways due to many different reasons, including some of the following:
- Driver distractions
- Driver intoxication
- Speeding
- Fatigued driving
After a car accident, the first thing on your mind should be receiving medical attention if you need it. It is crucial that you then speak with an attorney that you can trust in your dire time of need.
Being injured in a car accident can turn your life upside-down in the blink of an eye. Because of this, you should seek the assistance of a Philadelphia car accident attorney as soon as possible after a crash. The aftermath of a car accident can be financially draining. As you work on your physical recovery, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. It is never easy to move forward after a car accident. This is why you should speak with a Philadelphia personal injury attorney as soon as possible after an accident.
Philadelphia Car Accident Attorneys
At Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys, we have diligently assisted those injured in car accidents throughout Pennsylvania 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 event of an accident. Our attorneys work with a variety of experts and will provide you with the resources you need to be successful in your claim. You should never have to stand alone after a serious car accident. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Philadelphia at (215) 600-0681 for more information on how we can assist you.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social medial platforms as well as eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
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