Philadelphia, PA (February 22, 2023) – On Wednesday night in the Oxford Circle area of Philadelphia, four automobiles collided, injuring three individuals, including a young child.
The collision reportedly happened just before 9:30 p.m. in the 6100 block of Castor Avenue. According to local officials and officers with the Philadelphia Police Department, four drivers were involved in the collision. Three individuals were hurt, including a 2-year-old girl.
Authorities added that, following the collision, several of the victims were originally trapped in their cars, but rescuers were able to extricate them.
Three people were ultimately transferred to a local Philadelphia medical center, and all of those victims are reportedly in stable condition.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the crash’s cause and are currently conducting an active investigation.
Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their loved ones.
Major Auto Accidents in Pennsylvania
According to statistics and research from across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, rear-end collisions were the second most common kind of car accident in one recent year alone. What’s more, all drivers statewide must be particularly careful due to the state’s high prevalence of multi-vehicle accidents, with Pennsylvania reporting a rate of over 20,000 wrecks annually.
Rear-ending other cars is a common way that careless motorists cause collisions. Per traffic analysts, drivers who disregard traffic signals, notably red lights and stop signs, are the main factor in rear-end collisions in Pennsylvania. While the facts in some rear-end crashes are, at best, hazy, it is clear who was at fault the majority of the time.
The degree of injuries inflicted when two automobiles crash from behind depends significantly on the speed of the incoming vehicle. Most rear-end collisions happen when one driver stops suddenly, causing the car behind them to slam into them.
Your car advances due to the inertia of the vehicle in front of you. When a person buckles their seat belt, the seat reclines automatically. So, hitting a seat or headrest at high speeds may result in serious injuries, some of which might not be apparent for many hours or days.
If you were critically injured in a rear-end collision as a result of someone else’s carelessness, you shouldn’t have to cover your own medical bills and other expenses out of pocket.
Unfortunately, the insurance company representing an at-fault driver may search for any excuse to avoid paying for your continued medical care, lost income, and future earning potential. In many cases, a victim’s best chance of securing the justice they deserve comes from consulting a skilled personal injury attorney.
Any court procedures, whether they take place in Philadelphia or elsewhere in Pennsylvania, will have the attorneys at Spear Greenfield at your side to ensure your success. If you’ve been hurt in a car accident in Pennsylvania, don’t hesitate to call us at (215) 600-0681. We’ll put you in touch with one of our lawyers, who is familiar with the Pennsylvania legal system and will assist you in developing a strong case.
We’ll stop at nothing to safeguard your legal rights through it all. We’ll do everything we can to ensure you get the justice you deserve.
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 media 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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