Durham, NC (December 4, 2020) – Officials responded to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in Durham on Thursday, December 3rd. The crash happened in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 near North Carolina Highway 751 at Exit 274.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to officials, one crash occurred followed by a second shortly thereafter. A total of five vehicles were involved in the two accidents. Rescue crews transported three people to nearby hospitals with injuries. At least one person suffered broken bones as a result of the accident. There is no word on what caused the crashes to occur at this time and there is also no update on the conditions of the injured victims.
The crash caused two out of three lanes to close while officials worked to clear the scene. Delays were experienced and motorists were advised to find alternate routes of travel.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing at this time. There is no further information available.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery to the victims of this car accident in Durham.
Car Accidents in North Carolina 
Operating a motor vehicle in North Carolina can be a dangerous activity. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were approximately 300,000 reported car accidents in our state in 2019. While not every car accident results in injuries, many of them do. In fact, about a third of all car accidents in North Carolina will lead to at least one person being injured. Many car accident injuries are serious in nature and can require long-term medical care and a long road to recovery as you struggle to get back to the life that you enjoyed prior to the crash.
Following a North Carolina car accident, you should take steps to protect your legal rights. This is especially true if you were not at fault for the accident. Under our state’s law, you could have valuable legal rights if you were injured by a negligent driver. North Carolina law provides that victims of injury accidents can receive compensation for their pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and more when they have been injured in a crash.
Here at Burton Law Firm, we will stand up for you when you or a family member have been negatively affected by a crash on our roadways. For more than eight years, we have proudly served clients in the Triangle area. Durham car accident attorney Jason M. Burton knows what it takes to get the job done and we would be honored to assist you as you move forward along your road to recovery.
We are standing by to take your call at any time. Our firm provides a free consultation and case evaluation to all potential and prospective clients. We handle most accident cases on a contingency fee basis so you do not pay anything upfront. To schedule your appointment, please contact us using the link on our website or 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.