Raleigh, NC (July 23, 2021) – Police in Raleigh responded to the scene of a car accident with injuries on Friday, July 23rd. The collision was reported just before 8:00 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 near the exit for South Saunders Street.
According to a report from the scene, the crash involved injuries for at least one person. There is no information on the cause of the collision at this time. Police and fire rescue crews responded to the scene. Officials have not provided any word on the condition of the injured victim and it is not clear how many cars were involved in the accident. The identities of the victims have not been released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing at this time. No further details are available.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the victims of this Raleigh car accident. We hope for their complete and speedy recovery.
Car Accidents in Raleigh
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 injury. 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.
Here at Burton Law Firm, Raleigh car accident attorney Jason M. Burton brings nearly a decade of experience to each accident claim. We proudly assist victims of car accidents in Raleigh and throughout the Triangle area and we have recovered nearly 40 million dollars in total compensation on behalf of our clients. We are here to help during a difficult period. Our attorneys will fight for your legal rights so that you can focus on your healing and recovery.
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 car accident attorneys in Raleigh. 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.