Anderson, SC – Vehicle Wreck, Injuries on SC 81 at Orr Rd
Last updated Wednesday, January 18th, 2023
Anderson, SC (October 22, 2022) – There was a two-car collision on Saturday, October 22, and at least one person may have been gravely harmed.
Just before 4:45 p.m., a collision happened at the intersection of Highway 81 and Orr Road.
Apparently, there was a significant car crash involving two vehicles there. The whole road was closed as emergency crews arrived at the site of the collision. The Anderson Police Department reports that at least one person was rushed to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The local authorities are now undertaking an inquiry to ascertain the reason for the wreck.
Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their loved ones at this time.
South Carolina Injury-Causing Car Accidents
Recent statistics from South Carolina indicate that car accidents may happen at any moment to anybody. In 2015, one in every 18 licensed drivers in South Carolina was involved in an accident or about 6% of all drivers. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has collated this information (SCDPS). Car accident-related injuries and fatalities have increased nationally and in South Carolina during the last several years.
Statistics from the SCDPS and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that the number of traffic-related deaths in the United States rose from 32,744 in 2014 to 35,092 in 2015, a 7% rise that was the biggest percentage increase in 50 years (NHTSA). The number of individuals killed in car accidents in South Carolina rose from 823 in 2000 to 979 in 2010.
Between 2015 and 2016, the number of people injured in car accidents in South Carolina rose by around 11 percent, from 53,029 to 58,608. This is compared to a 4 percent rise in injuries throughout the US, from 2.34 million to 2.44 million.
More terrifying perhaps is the thought that you or someone you care about may have been wounded and now need medical attention. This realization will probably coincide with the first shock and anxiety many people experience after learning they were hurt by a careless driver.
You need a lawyer who is well acknowledged as a leader in the area if you’ve been injured in a vehicle accident in South Carolina. You also need assistance from someone who will fight for your rights and for your interests. No one should have to go through the agony of recovery from injuries sustained in a non-fault collision.
Talking to a personal injury lawyer in Anderson will increase your chances of receiving a settlement. Monge & Associates will fight for you to get all of the benefits and medical attention to which you are legally entitled.
Our lawyers will do all it takes to defend the legal interests of people who have been harmed by the carelessness of others. You may reach us at (888) 688-1924 to set up an appointment with one of our lawyers. You may obtain the help and experienced legal counsel you need without spending anything on the first consultation, which is offered at no cost and with no commitment.
Note: Our writers used secondary sources when creating this accident news post. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident, therefore, if there is any incorrect information, contact Monge & Associates immediately. We will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will remove a post if requested.
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