Landrum, SC (November 22, 2022) – After a car accident in Landrum on Monday morning, November 21, at least one person suffered injuries.
At around 7:30 a.m., paramedics were seen at the scene near Landrum Road on Interstate 26 EB. The injured individuals received medical attention from the on-site medical staff before being admitted to the hospital for further care. At this time, no updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been made public.
Local authorities are 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.
Distracted Driving Crashes in South Carolina
A total of 10,053 collisions in South Carolina in 2017 involved distracted driving in one way or another. Property damage was reported in 7,483 of these collisions, and 2,370 people suffered life-threatening injuries. Nine people died in drunk driving collisions across the state in 2017. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, South Carolina has some of the country’s most careless motorists.
Many emotions come together after a car accident to produce a complex feeling of panic, confusion, and anxiety. In the hours and days that follow an automobile accident, a lot can happen. You have to make some crucial decisions that will impact your life for an extended and unknowable period of time in the midst of all the stress and uncertainty.
Insurance companies want you to contact them as soon as possible after an accident, but you should first get medical attention and speak with a lawyer who is familiar with South Carolina’s legal system first. You have no choice but to hire legal counsel if you want to ensure that your legal rights are safeguarded. You do not want a big insurer trying to limit your right to compensation to take advantage of you.
Your chances of being successful in your personal injury claim will be significantly increased if you have a Charleston car accident attorney on your side. Monge & Associates will do everything possible to make sure you get the financial assistance and medical care required for a full recovery. With the aid of an accomplished attorney, your personal injury claim can be submitted, moving you one step closer to recovery.
To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, contact our offices as soon as possible at 888-688-1924.
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