Lexington, NC (March 17, 2022) – Officials in Lexington were called to the scene of a serious car accident on Wednesday, March 16th. The accident happened around 4:00 p.m. on North Carolina Highway 150 near Lamb Road.
According to Trooper Ned Moultrie of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a 1999 Dodge pickup truck was traveling southbound on Highway 150 when the driver crossed the center line and collided with an oncoming 2002 Nissan pickup truck. Both drivers suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in the accident. The victims were transported to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for treatment of their injuries. Neither driver has been identified at this time.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation at this time. No further details have been released.
We would like to offer our thoughts and well-wishes to the victims of this Lexington car accident. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
North Carolina Car Accidents 
Car accidents in North Carolina take place each day, multiple times per day. In fact, it is estimated that more than 700 crashes occur on our streets and highways each day. These crashes occur in a variety of areas, including major highways, city streets, and small residential areas. Last year, there were about 300,000 North Carolina traffic accidents reported to the Department of Transportation. From this number, nearly 80,000 people sustained some type of injuries. Common injuries that are caused by a car accident can include broken bones, soft tissue damage, head injuries, and spinal cord trauma. The injuries from the accident can linger for weeks and months, forcing you to miss work and spend a significant amount of money paying your medical bills as you move along the road to recovery.
No one is ever truly prepared to deal with the effects of a serious crash. Every area of your life can be impacted, including your work performance and your ability to enjoy the activities that you enjoyed before the accident took place. Your recovery can be long and painful and include many setbacks along the way. Fortunately, there is help available. If you were hurt in an accident that was not your fault, you should immediately seek the help of an attorney to recover the damages to which you are entitled.
Lexington Car Accident Lawyer
Here at Burton Law Firm, Lexington car accident attorney Jason M. Burton brings nearly a decade of experience to each accident claim. We proudly assist victims of car accidents in Lexington and throughout the Piedmont Triad area and we have recovered nearly 40 million dollars in total compensation on behalf of our clients.
We are standing by and ready to assist you at any time. We offer free consultations to discuss your claim with one of our experienced attorneys. At that time, we will go over all of the facts of your case and help you come to a decision that will best protect your legal rights and your future. To schedule your appointment, please reach out to us at 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.