Philadelphia, PA (February 12, 2022) – Injuries were reported in a car accident that took place on a highway in Philadelphia on Saturday, February 12.
Philadelphia officers confirmed that the collision happened around 11:00 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of Route 422 around the area of upper Providence. Several vehicles were traveling in the area when they suddenly collided with each other due to unknown reasons. It is believed that one or more victims lost control. The vehicles involved in the accident were badly damaged.
One or more victims were injured as a result of the accident. The injured parties were taken to local hospitals for treatment of these injuries, though their current conditions remain unknown.
Police quickly worked to clear the scene, but no further details have been released. The investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Auto Accidents in Pennsylvania
The aftermath of a car accident is a reality that many victims have to face every year in the state of Pennsylvania. Hundreds of thousands of people are hurt in car accidents within the state each year. In 2020 alone, in fact, it was reported that approximately 104,475 car accidents happened within the state.
In that same year, it was estimated that 61,248 people were injured in Pennsylvania car accidents. The truth is, many of these accidents can be prevented but continue to occur due to the reckless acts of others.
Being hurt in a car accident can affect your life in a variety of ways. If you have been hurt in a collision and know that another party is at fault, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney that you can trust.
There are many steps that you should take after a car accident. Because you may not always be prepared to take these steps, you should seek the help of a Philadelphia car accident attorney after you have received medical care. An attorney will be able to help you when it comes to many aspects of your claim. This is especially true if you have sustained serious injuries, including any of the following:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Organ damage
- Fractures
- Paralysis
The injuries that stem from car accidents can affect your life for years to come. If you have sustained injuries in a collision and wonder where you can turn, you should speak with a dedicated Philadelphia personal injury lawyer.
Philadelphia Car Accident Attorneys
Our attorneys at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are here to help you after you have been hurt in a car accident in Philadelphia and beyond. Our attorneys are well-versed in Pennsylvania accident laws and will help you get back on your feet when you need it the most.
We will assist you along the process of receiving compensation for a wide array of financial damages. Please contact a car accident attorney in Philadelphia at (215) 600-0681 for more information on how we can help you at this time.
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.
Disclaimer: The photos used in this post were not taken at this accident scene. All information contained in this post is informational and not intended to be considered legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.
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