Snow Storm Causes Dozens of Injuries and 3 Deaths on a Pennsylvania Highway

Car accidents are often caused by distracted driving, additional driver error, or car parts malfunctioning unexpectedly. However, in some cases, car accidents occur due to external factors that are not necessarily anyone’s fault, such as very bad weather. 

Such was the case on a Pennsylvania highway last March.

There was a heavy snowstorm and dozens of vehicles ended up getting into a very serious collision. Over a dozen victims were taken to the hospital to have their personal injuries checked and treated. There were three drivers who did not get as lucky as the others, and they ended up losing their lives in this fatal accident. The impact of the collision had been so great that the vehicles caught on fire and continued to burn for a substantial amount of time. Rescuers had to continue their inspection of the scene for a prolonged period because of how intense the burning was.

The total number of vehicles involved in this accident was between 40 and 60, and they included multiple tractor-trailers as well. Three of the tractor-trailers involved had caught on fire, most probably due to the content of their cargo.

When such accidents take place. It is very difficult to determine liability and to know if anyone was really at fault for the accident. Naturally, whenever the weather is bad it is much better to avoid driving. However, that is not possible for everyone, and many people depend on using the highway for their livelihood. In the abovementioned case, investigators will be required to determine how the accident occurred, and anyone who wants to file a claim should connect with a personal injury attorney right away so they can get the professional help required during this difficult time period.

Getting Professional Help After Suffering a Personal Injury in Pittsburgh, PA

Anyone who suffered injuries through a car accident, or through any other incident which involved the negligence of another person, should make sure they reach out to a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. It is vital to get professional legal help when filing a personal injury claim to improve one’s chances of winning their case, and to reduce the risk of claim error. Anyone who wishes to be fairly compensated for their losses should reach out to an attorney right away and start working on the legal aspects of their case.  

Contact a personal injury lawyer at Scanlon and Wojton, Attorneys at Law today to get help with one’s case and to get rightfully deserved justice after suffering a personal injury.

Reach them at:

The Mitchell Building

304 Ross Street, 2nd Floor

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Pennsylvania Cities

(412) 918-1241

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References:

1.https://globalnews.ca/news/8716866/pensylvannia-highway-car-crash-snow/