Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA
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Thu, 05/26/2016Complete Wayne County, PA accident reports and news.
Accidents in Wayne County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Wayne County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Wayne County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Wayne County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Where to find legal assistance after a Wayne County injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from an experienced Wayne County personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Wayne County wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Wayne County accident lawyer can do to help.
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Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA
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Fri, 04/08/2016Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA
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Sat, 08/30/2014An SUV driven by a 15-year-old girl that was carrying six young people overturned in northeastern Pennsylvania, killing three and injuring three others. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, which is still under investigation. The extent of the survivors' injuries was not yet released.
Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA
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Tue, 07/01/2014Police confirmed Wednesday evening that the man killed earlier in a crash off Route 30 in Manchester Township was a 31-year-old Dover Township resident.