Raleigh, NC (December 10, 2020) – Police and rescue workers responded to the scene of a multi-car accident on Interstate 440 on Thursday morning. The crash happened around 8:00 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the roadway.
The Raleigh Police Department, along with EMS vehicles arrived at the scene just after the accident occurred. There is no word on the cause of the collision at this time. The crash involved multiple vehicles and resulted in all lanes being closed for about 45 minutes. Motorists were advised to use caution when traveling near the scene and to find alternate routes of travel if possible. There is no information on the extent of the injuries at this time. The road reopened around 10:00 a.m., according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
An investigation is ongoing at this time. No additional information is available.
We would like to offer our thoughts to the victims of this car accident in Raleigh. We hope that all involved are able to make a complete and speedy recovery.
Car Accidents in North Carolina 
Each year in North Carolina, more than 250,000 car accidents are reported on the streets and highways of our state. A North Carolina car accident can cause life-threatening injuries and can even lead to death in the worst-case scenario. Sadly, many serious accidents take place each day in our state. In a substantial number of these accidents, innocent victims are injured or killed when they come into contact with a negligent driver. The most common causes of a crash include speeding, impairment, distraction, and reckless driving.
Following a car accident in North Carolina, police must undertake a careful investigation of the crash scene. This will result in an accident report being created. The report will determine who was responsible for causing the accident and which party can be held legally responsible for their actions. Under North Carolina law, a negligent driver is liable to all injured victims for the damages caused in the accident. This can mean pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and potentially more. These claims are complicated, however, and should never be handled without receiving the benefit of trusted counsel.
If you or a loved one have suffered injuries in a car accident, North Carolina car accident lawyer Jason M. Burton will fight for you. From our offices in Raleigh, we assist clients throughout the state. Our caring and compassionate approach, combined with our knowledge, allows us to bring superior results. Since 2012, we have obtained more than 40 million dollars in compensation for injured victims. We take pride in helping people through some of the most difficult times in their lives. We would be honored to serve you as well.
Our firm works on a contingency fee basis meaning that there is no attorney fee payment unless we obtain a recovery for you. We will work tirelessly to help obtain the outcome that you deserve and to ensure that you receive justice for your particular situation.
To schedule your free consultation and case evaluation, please give us a call at (833) 623-0042.
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Disclaimer: Our team of personal injury lawyers at Burton Law Firm has taken pride in being active members of our local business community for more than 8 years. We are always striving to improve the quality of life for our community members and improve the overall safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. We hope that by providing this information about the dangers of driving that we will bring added awareness and drivers will use increased caution when operating a motor vehicle. Our thoughts are with everyone who may have been affected by this incident. This post is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post should be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos in this post are not a depiction of the actual accident scene.