Charleston, WV (January 13, 2024) – At least one person was hurt following an auto accident in Charleston on Sunday, January 12. The collision occurred that evening around 9:26 p.m. at the 100 block of Interstate 77 NB. Attending medical personnel provided aid to the injured parties.
The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined. Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for further support. The circumstances leading to the accident have not yet been reported. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting debris to reopen the road to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local authorities are conducting an investigation into the cause of the crash.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Crashes in West Virginia
Every year, reckless drivers and car crashes cause numerous deaths and injuries in West Virginia and across the country. Statistics show that a large number of collisions happen in Charleston. There were 2,050 car accidents in the city in a recent year. This is equal to 5.61 crashes per day. There were only 1,505 crashes in 2020, or 4.12 accidents every day on average. A car accident can leave you with serious injuries and mounting damages that are difficult to manage on your own. Make a good claim for compensation if you or a loved one is injured in an accident that was not your fault. Collaborate closely with a team of lawyers who genuinely care about their clients.
The steps you take to achieve a complete recovery can be hard to manage alone. That is why you should always partner with a trained Charleston car accident lawyer with proven experience fighting for the rights of crash victims. You do not want to be on your own when going up against a large insurance company that is armed with its own team of lawyers to fight you every step of the way. Contact the offices of Tiano O’Dell, PLLC today at (304) 720-6700.
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