Philadelphia, PA (April 18, 2022) – At 12:20 p.m. on the afternoon of Monday, April 18, a multi-vehicle collision with injuries took place in Philadelphia.
According to Philadelphia Police, the accident happened in the westbound lanes of I-676 around the area of Broad Street. Several vehicles were traveling in the area when they collided with each other due to reasons that are not yet known. The vehicles involved in the accident were badly damaged as a result.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims sustained injuries as a result of the accident. The injured parties were taken to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries. Their conditions are not known at this time.
The road was blocked in the area of the accident for an extended period of time. Police quickly worked to clear the scene.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Pennsylvania
Car accidents are a leading cause of hospitalizations throughout the state of Pennsylvania. In fact, these accidents have been increasing on our roads over the years. Hundreds of thousands of people are injured as a result of car accidents every single year. In 2020 alone, it was reported that approximately 104,475 car accidents happened in Pennsylvania, with 61,248 people sustaining serious injuries. Car accidents happen due to a wide array of reasons on our highways, including some of the following:
- Driver distractions
- Drunk driving
- Speeding
- Drowsy driving
If you have sustained injuries in a serious accident, you may be feeling alone and confused. You should have the help of an attorney on your side during these difficult times.
Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a car accident entirely on their own. You may have a variety of questions that only a Philadelphia car accident attorney will be able to answer. For instance, what types of evidence do you need to prove that another party is at fault for your accident? What deadlines will you be required to meet when it comes to moving forward with a claim? Will your claim be settled or will it make it all the way to trial? These are questions that you can answer with the help of a Philadelphia personal injury attorney.
Philadelphia Car Accident Attorneys
Our attorneys at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are here for you after a Pennsylvania car accident. We understand how difficult it can be to face the aftermath of a collision and get back on your feet. Our attorneys have years of experience handling accident claims and are knowledgeable in Pennsylvania accident laws. Our attorneys will assist you along the path toward justice and compensation for a wide array of financial damages. You should never have to stand alone after a car accident. Please do not hesitate to contact a car accident attorney in Philadelphia at (215) 600-0681 for more information on how we can help you.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social medial platforms as well as eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
Disclaimer: The photos used in this post were not taken at this accident scene. All information contained in this post is informational and not intended to be considered legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.
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