Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA
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Tue, 04/23/2024Complete Bradford County, PA accident reports and news.
Accidents in Bradford County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Bradford 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 Bradford 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 Bradford 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 Bradford County injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from an experienced Bradford 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 Bradford 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 Bradford County accident lawyer can do to help.
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Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA
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Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA
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Tue, 07/19/2016Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA
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Sun, 07/10/2016Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA
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Sun, 04/24/2016Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA
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Mon, 03/09/2015A person driving a Hummer sports-utility vehicle struck the side of a train that was crossing at Bridge Street railroad crossing and was hospitalized. The traffic crossing has flashing lights, but no gate.
Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA
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Tue, 03/03/2015A Bradford County man died Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on state Route 187 in Wysox Township. James Edward Coolbaugh, 34, was driving a Ford Ranger on Route 187 around 1:30 p.m.
Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA
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Thu, 02/26/2015A man named Eric Hercenberg, 57, a resident of Albany, PA was killed when he lost control of his 2001 Dodge Ram while traveling eastbound around a right curve on North Street Road in Bradford County, Pennsylvania around 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA
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Wed, 02/25/2015According to Pennsylvania State Police, on Wednesday in Standing Stone Township, a 68-year-old man was driving a pickup on State Route 6 when for unknown reasons he swerved into the opposite lane, crashing head-on into an oncoming car driven by Phoulamnao Phouthavong, 43.
Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA
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Fri, 01/09/2015A fatal collision occurred on Windham Summit Road, near Grimley Road, in Litchfield Township just after 10 p.m.