Scottsdale, AZ (October 18, 2022) – A car crash happened on a roadway in Scottsdale on the morning of Tuesday, October 18. The wreck was reported to officials in the area at around 7:38 a.m.
According to information from local officials, the incident occurred on Interstate 17 near Northern Avenue. An unknown number of vehicles crashed and caused at least one person to become injured.
Currently, the total number of injured parties has not been reported. One or more people were transported from the wreck site to an area medical center for treatment.
Some lanes of the road were blocked while emergency crews worked to secure the scene. Few other details have been reported concerning the circumstances of the accident.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved.
Auto Collisions in Arizona
Car accidents happen constantly in Arizona and throughout the United States. Every day, the US sees more than 17,000 car crashes. Over 7,000 people sustain injuries in auto accidents daily in the United States. Being seriously injured in a car crash can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. Not only is it emotionally and physically draining, but it can also be financially difficult. The cost of hospitalization for a severe auto accident is approximately $50,000.
Approximately 40,000 people lose their lives in auto collisions per year in the United States, according to information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The majority of these collisions happen due to the negligent actions of drivers. Despite how common it is to multitask while driving, it is extremely dangerous and can put numerous lives at risk.
Drunk, fatigued, and distracted driving are three forms of driver negligence that are seen most often in the United States. Distracted driving is the leading cause of auto collisions in the US, causing more than 3,000 deaths per year.
When you or a loved one of yours sustains injuries in a car wreck caused by negligence, you should be able to collect financial compensation for your injuries and damages. The cost of medical care, vehicle repairs, lost wages, and more may be eligible for financial compensation if you file a personal injury claim.
Negligent drivers face hefty fines and even jail time if the accident they cause ends in injuries or property damage. Working with a skilled personal injury attorney can help you get the maximum compensation available for your injuries.
A skilled car crash lawyer from Samuel P. Moeller, PLLC, can assist you in recovering financial compensation for the losses and damages that resulted from your wreck. Attempting to file a claim without an attorney can prove to be unsuccessful. You deserve to be able to make a full recovery, physically, mentally, and financially after you’re hurt by the actions of a negligent driver. The lawyers at Samuel P. Moeller, PLLC, are here to help you recover.
You can call our law office at 602-903-2905. Contact our law firm to get started on your path to financial recovery.
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.