Phoenix, AZ (August 18, 2022) – An injury accident happened in Phoenix on the morning of August 18. At approximately 11 a.m., responders were sent to the scene of an accident on State Route 51.
Sources say the crash happened in the southbound lanes of State Route 51 near Northern Avenue. At least two vehicles collided in the area and caused injuries to the involved parties.
Emergency personnel rendered emergency aid to injured parties at the scene. One or more injured victims were transported to local hospitals to be treated as needed.
Traffic delays were observed in the area for some time while responders worked to secure the wreck site. Police are still investigating the circumstances of the crash.
Arizona Car Crashes
In Arizona and throughout the United States, car accidents happen constantly. The United States sees more than 17,0000 car crashes every single day, or approximately 6 million every year. Of these incidents, more than 3 million people are hurt and approximately 40,000 are killed. The main reason these wrecks occur is driver negligence.
Driver negligence causes millions of injuries every year. In Arizona, more than 55,000 people are injured in car crashes every year. On average, the state of Arizona sees more than 125,000 car wrecks annually. Currently, the main cause of car wrecks in Arizona is speeding, a dangerous form of driver negligence. Driver distraction, fatigue, intoxication, and more are dangerous forms of driver negligence. When you or someone you love has been hurt by a negligent driver, you may be eligible to collect financial compensation for your injuries and losses.
Driver negligence is illegal in the United States and punishable by fines and sometimes jail time. Sustaining injuries due to the negligent actions of another person is difficult and scary, not to mention unfair. For these reasons, a car crash lawyer in Phoenix can help you if you have been hurt by a negligent driver.
You can file a personal injury claim for compensation if you or someone you love has been hurt by the actions of a negligent driver. You can get the financial compensation that will help you pay for medical costs, vehicle repair costs, and more.
The lawyers at Samuel P. Moeller, PLLC, have been helping crash victims recover full and fair financial compensation for decades. We have what it takes to provide you with some of the best legal representation in Arizona.
You can reach our office at 602-903-2905 to be connected with a lawyer who can help you recover.
Note: Our writers have used outside and secondary sources when creating this post. These sources include local and state police accident reports, news and social media outlets, as well as eyewitness accounts about accidents that take place in Arizona. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this incident. If you locate any information that is incorrect, please contact our firm right away so that we can update the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will remove this post if requested.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be medical advice. If you have been injured in an accident, seek medical attention immediately. None of this information should be considered legal advice. Speak to legal counsel about the specifics surrounding your injury accident. The photo used in this post was not taken at this accident scene. This is not a solicitation for business.