Winston-Salem, NC (May 11, 2021) – A woman from Winston-Salem was hurt in a two-car crash that took place on Sunday, May 9th. The collision happened around 9:00 p.m. on Peters Creek Parkway near Silas Creek Parkway and Interstate 40.
Officer A. Doganis of the Winston-Salem Police Department responded to the crash scene. According to a report, Zackerie Dawson, of Winston-Salem, was driving a 2021 Chevy when he came to the intersection. Dawson had a red light in his direction of travel. He failed to stop at the red light and entered the intersection where he collided with a car driven by Catina Monique Simmons.
Simmons was hurt in the accident and was transported by EMS to Baptist Hospital. There is no word on her condition at this time. Dawson was not injured. There were no other vehicles involved. There is no word on potential charges at this time. No further information is available.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to Catina Simmons following this car accident in Winston-Salem. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
North Carolina Car Accidents 
Each year in North Carolina, there are hundreds of thousands of car accidents reported. In a recent year, our state saw 285,000 traffic collisions with more than 80,000 reported injuries. A North Carolina car accident takes place very suddenly and unexpectedly and can result in a tremendous amount of damage and destruction, including injuries to innocent motorists. Nearly all car accidents in North Carolina are caused by the negligence of one or more drivers. A careful investigation following the accident is needed in order to determine the cause and which driver should be held responsible for the results of the collision.
Under the laws of our state, drivers who sustain injuries due to the actions of negligent motorists could be entitled to compensation. When you have been hurt in a crash that was not your fault, your recovery could depend upon the help of a skilled and experienced local attorney. After the accident, you have a limited amount of time to make your claim for personal injuries. It is important to speak with a lawyer who can help you value your case and make sure that you receive the appropriate outcome under the circumstances.
At Burton Law Firm, we bring nearly a decade of skill and experience to the table. North Carolina car accident attorney Jason M. Burton serves Winston-Salem and the Triad region. We have assisted injured victims in our community in recovering more than 40 million dollars in total compensation and we would be honored to assist you as well if you have been hurt in a crash that was not your fault.
Our firm stands ready to help you at any time. We provide a free consultation and case evaluation to all potential and prospective clients. Our firm handles most cases on a contingency fee basis so there is no payment until we obtain a recovery on your behalf. To schedule your appointment with one of our attorneys, please contact us using the link on our website or give us a call any time at (833) 623-0042.
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