Belton, SC (December 15, 2022) – At least one person was hurt following a car accident on Thursday, December 15, in the Belton area.
Paramedics were first spotted at the scene at around 7:09 a.m. at the corner of Austin and Baker Roads. The crash victims were treated by attending medical personnel, and those requiring further treatment were hospitalized. All lanes in both directions were shut down as a result of the collision.
Law enforcement is in charge of the ongoing crash investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
South Carolina Distracted Driving Crashes
In 2017, there were 10,053 collisions in South Carolina that involved distracted driving in some form. A total of 2,370 people died as a result of these collisions, and 7,483 of these crashes resulted in property damage. A total of 9 persons in the state passed away as a result of drunk driving in 2017. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, South Carolina has some of the country’s most careless motorists.
Some of the out-of-pocket expenses you incurred as a direct result of your accident may be covered by the compensation granted to you for your personal injuries. In South Carolina, settlements for personal injuries may contain provisions to pay for costs, including medical bills, pain and suffering fees, missed wages, prescription drug costs, and maybe lost potential for future earnings. Unintentional losses may be covered by insurance, but to get the best settlement for your claim, you will need legal counsel.
You will be better able to determine the full extent of your injuries and monetary damages with the help of an attorney who focuses on auto accidents. Your attorney will assist you in comprehending how your damages may impact you and your family. As you look for the best legal methods to obtain compensation, your lawyer will be an invaluable asset. We want to ensure that you are fairly rewarded for all of the costs associated with your injuries, and your attorney could also be able to negotiate a settlement on your behalf with the insurance companies involved in the case.
If you were wounded in an accident that was brought on by the negligence of another driver, the attorneys at Monge & Associates can assist you in obtaining fair compensation. You may become injured after a car accident and need compensation to make a recovery. Our attorneys will fight to get you the money you need. If you sustained injuries or were otherwise engaged in a car accident, we will do all in our power to ensure that you receive a fair settlement.
If you were hurt in a collision brought on by a negligent motorist, contact a Belton car accident lawyer at 888-688-1924.
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 information that is incorrect, 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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