Philadelphia, PA (February 17, 2022) – At 6:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, February 17, a multi-vehicle collision with injuries occurred in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Police confirmed that the accident happened in the southbound lanes of I-95 around the area of Betsy Ross Bridge. Several vehicles were traveling in the area when one or more forcefully collided with each other due to reasons that are not yet known. The vehicles involved in the accident were extensively damaged and had to be towed from the scene.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other local responders were called to the scene to help those with injuries. One or more victims sustained injuries as a result of the accident. The injured parties were taken to local hospitals for treatment, though their identities and conditions are not yet known.
The roadway was blocked in southbound lanes of traffic for an extended period of time.
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
Hundreds of thousands of car accidents happen every year in the state of Pennsylvania. In fact, in 2020, it was reported that over 104,000 car accidents took place within the state due to the reckless acts of others. In just one day’s time in Pennsylvania, it is estimated that 286 car accidents take place due to the reckless acts of others. It is sometimes difficult to move forward and take control of your life after a car accident. This is especially true if you have sustained serious injuries in a collision. If you have been hurt in a car accident that is not your fault, you should have the skilled help of a legal advocate on your side.
Having the help of a Philadelphia car accident attorney on your side after a car accident can be incredibly beneficial. An attorney will be able to help you in a variety of ways, especially if you have sustained any of the following injuries:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Organ damage
- Broken bones
The injuries that stem from a car accident can affect your life in many ways. They can force you to spend time recovering in the hospital or away from the workplace as you get back on your feet. If you have been injured in a car accident and know that another party is to blame, you should speak with a Philadelphia personal injury lawyer that you can trust.
Philadelphia Car Accident Attorneys
Our attorneys at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are here for you after you have sustained injuries in a car accident in Pennsylvania. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you in the event of an accident. The insurance company may be trying to offer you less than you deserve. We will negotiate on your behalf so that you get the compensation you deserve. Please contact a car accident attorney in Philadelphia at (215) 600-0681 for the help you deserve at this time.
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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