North Charleston, SC (December 28, 2022) – On Tuesday, December 27, a car accident in North Charleston resulted in at least one injury.
At around 10:37 a.m., paramedics were initially seen on Interstate 526 WB close to Interstate 26. The accident victims were treated by medical personnel, and those who need more intensive care were hospitalized. There have not been any new changes regarding the health of the crash victims.
The continuing accident investigation is being handled by law enforcement.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Collisions in South Carolina
In 2017, there were 10,053 collisions in South Carolina that involved distracted driving in some form. 2,370 people lost their lives as a result of these encounters, and 7,483 crashes caused property damage. In 2017, drunk driving claimed the lives of nine people in the state. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, South Carolina has some of the country’s most careless motorists.
Most people are aware of the costs frequently associated with being involved in a serious auto accident. These expenses could be used to cover things like having your car fixed, making up for lost wages, or seeking medical care. The problem becomes considerably more challenging to solve when one considers the amount of money lost due to missed work, in addition to the rising costs of medical care, subsequent travel, and other losses related to the occurrence.
The moment they are able following an automobile collision, everyone hurt ought to seek medical attention. To get a diagnosis of your disease, you must schedule a visit with a doctor. Depending on the type of injury, the start of symptoms could be delayed. While some injuries may not manifest symptoms for several days or even weeks after the incident, others may manifest symptoms right away. In order to reduce the amount they have to pay to settle your claim, the insurance company may try to claim that the severity of your injuries is inflated if you wait to get medical care.
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 can get major injuries after a car accident, and you will need compensation to make a recovery. Our attorneys will work hard to secure the funding 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 North Charleston 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.
Disclaimer: This post is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene described in this post.