Lumberton, NC (June 24, 2021) – Troopers with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a crash involving an RV on Interstate 95 in Lumberton on Thursday afternoon. The crash happened near mile marker 25.
According to Trooper D.B. Strickland of the Highway Patrol, the RV was pulling a car in the southbound lanes of the highway when a tire blew out causing the driver to lose control. The RV struck a bridge and a support pillar before coming to rest. An ambulance arrived at the scene and transported two people from the RV to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this time. The identities of the victims have not been released but they are from Florida.
Traffic near the scene was backed up for about four hours while police investigated and cleared the area. No additional details have been released.
We wish to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the victims of this car accident in Lumberton. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Car Accidents in North Carolina 
North Carolina can be a very dangerous place for motorists. In 2019, according to the most recent statistics, there were approximately 300,000 total car accidents in North Carolina. There are numerous crashes that take place every hour throughout our state. While not all of these crashes are serious in nature, many of them will, unfortunately, result in injuries or serious injuries to the victim. Almost all North Carolina car accidents are the result of the actions of negligent drivers or some type of mechanical or vehicle malfunction.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a crash, it is important to understand your legal rights. Under North Carolina law, you could be entitled to recover certain types of compensation. This includes the right to receive payment for your pain and suffering, medical and prescription costs, as well as lost wages. Obtaining the help of a skilled and experienced North Carolina personal injury attorney can help to ensure that you do not sell yourself short when you are in the process of resolving your claim.
At Burton Law Firm, attorney Jason M. Burton is here to help you during the most difficult times. We have a passion for helping innocent victims and we will fight to make sure that you are fully compensated as you move forward along the road to recovery. Since 2012, we have assisted hundreds of accident victims and have recovered more than 40 million dollars in compensation for our clients.
Our firm stands ready to fight for you at any time. We understand that you are facing an uncertain future and are here to help you recover as quickly and efficiently as possible. We strongly believe in justice for innocent crash victims and we will stand up for you every step of the way. To schedule your appointment for a free consultation and case evaluation, please reach out to us at the link on our website or give us a call at (833) 623-0042.
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