Philadelphia, PA (May 13, 2022) – Several victims sustained minor to moderate injuries in a multiple-vehicle collision that happened on a busy Philadelphia highway on Friday evening, May 13.
Philadelphia Police fielded calls around 5:30 p.m. in regards to the wreck, which took place in the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 1 approaching the exit to Ridge Avenue and Kelly Drive.
Authorities verified that two drivers were traveling in the right southbound lanes when they crashed. The circumstances behind the event remain unknown, but due to extensive damage, the vehicles involved were moved to the shoulder of the roadway before being towed from the scene.
Emergency services were also dispatched to the crash location, including Philadelphia Fire and EMS units. It appears that two or three people were injured and transferred to nearby hospitals for treatment, though Philadelphia Police have not yet revealed their identities or conditions.
For about an hour, traffic in the vicinity was stopped until the crash scene was cleared. The facts surrounding the collision are currently being probed by Philadelphia officials.
Our thoughts go out to the victims injured in this wreck in hopes of their rapid recovery.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Injury Car Accidents
Each and every day, millions of people get behind the wheel of their vehicles, whether they travel for their daily commute or head out on a road trip or vacation. However, when a vehicle accident takes place in a matter of seconds or minutes, a person’s mundane time on the road can turn into a nightmare. When you’ve been in a vehicle wreck that’s occurred through no fault of your own and suffered injuries, this is even more devastating.
Regrettably, this is the reality that an overwhelming number of people face each year, especially considering the fact that over 60,000 people suffer injuries in Pennsylvania crashes on an annual basis.
After an accident, you deserve the greatest possible chance at justice and fair, full monetary compensation, which is where a skilled Philadelphia personal injury attorney comes in.
The majority of people who have been injured in a vehicle accident, particularly when they’ve been involved in a crash for the first time, will have a myriad of questions: How will I make ends meet? When should I contact my insurance provider, and what should I do or say if the insurer of the other party contacts me?
It goes without saying that these are difficult questions to answer on your own. This is why speaking with a Philadelphia car accident lawyer as soon as possible after your wreck is critical.
Following a vehicle accident, you may feel isolated, confused, and frustrated, which is why our attorneys at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are here to help. You may discover that you only have a limited time to file a claim, referred to as the statute of limitations. This is why you should get legal assistance at your earliest possible convenience. Our seasoned legal team will assist you in obtaining compensation for a variety of losses, including but not limited to the below:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Income lost due to missed work
- Pain and suffering, as well as expensive ongoing therapy
In the aftermath of a preventable car accident, we will assist you in making things right so that you may get back on your feet. Please call a Philadelphia accident attorney as soon as you’re able at (215) 600-0681 for further information on how our legal staff might be able to assist you today.
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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