High Point, NC (May 12, 2021) – The High Point Police Department responded to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday, May 11th. The collision happened around 9:30 a.m. on Chestnut Drive near the intersection with Carr Street.
Officer S.E. Delong of the HPPD responded just after the crash occurred. According to a report from Officer Delong, Edna Pearce, of High Point, was traveling on Chestnut Drive when she tried to turn out a parking lot. Pearce failed to use appropriate caution and turned into the path of a vehicle driven by Mary Walls, of High Point. Walls suffered injuries as a result of the accident and was taken by ambulance to High Point Regional Hospital. Her injuries have not been disclosed at this time.
There is no word on whether Pearce faces any charges in connection with the crash. An investigation is ongoing at this time and there is no additional information.
We wish to extend our thoughts and best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery to the victims of this car accident in High Point.
North Carolina Injury Accidents 
Car accidents take place each day in North Carolina and each day there are multiple people injured in crashes throughout our state. The number of reported North Carolina car accidents continues to increase each year. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were approximately 280,000 reported traffic accidents on our roadways in 2018. For comparison, just five years earlier, there were about 220,000 reports of traffic crashes in 2013. This number appears to be on an increasing trend as the population of North Carolina continues to grow and the roadways become more crowded.
If you have been hurt in a car accident in North Carolina, you are likely feeling confused and overwhelmed regarding your future. You may be suffering from physical and emotional pain, as well as financial hardship and a feeling of despair as the life you enjoyed prior to the accident is gone. While these feelings are all normal following an accident, it is important to understand your legal rights and the potential to recover compensation for your injuries.
If you were not at fault for the accident, you could have the right to receive a settlement for your pain, your lost wages, and the medical bills that you incurred as a result of the accident. Your settlement value should represent the true cost of your claim and should take into account the difficulties that you faced as a result of the crash and any expected future medical costs.
At Burton Law Firm, we believe that all injured victims should receive appropriate compensation when their lives have been turned upside down by a negligent driver. North Carolina car accident attorney Jason M. Burton believes in standing up for what is right and we will fight for you and your future following the accident.
Our consultations are always free to potential clients and there is no attorney fee unless we receive a recovery on your behalf. To schedule your appointment with a member of our team, please reach out to us using the link on our website or give us a call any time at (833) 623-0042.
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