Philadelphia, PA – Multiple Parties Injured in Collision on Vine St Expy

Philadelphia, PA (April 21, 2023) – Several parties were hurt in a multi-vehicle collision that took place on a Philadelphia highway on the morning of Thursday, April 20.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, the accident happened around 9 a.m. on the Vine Street Expressway (I-676) around the area of I-95. Police confirmed that several vehicles were traveling in the westbound lanes of traffic when they collided with each other, causing one of the vehicles to overturn. The involved vehicles were extensively damaged and debris was left scattered all over the roadway.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. It was reported that several victims sustained injuries in the accident. The injured victims were rushed to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries, though their conditions are not entirely known.

The roadway was blocked in several lanes of traffic for hours before police were able to fully clear the scene.

The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues at this time. Police will update with new information as it becomes available.

We would like to offer our warmest thoughts and sympathies to the parties who have been hurt in this accident.

Car Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Car accidents are on the rise throughout Pennsylvania and the rest of the U.S. Every year, hundreds of thousands of these collisions take place due to the recklessness of others. In 2020 alone, it was reported that 104,475 car accidents happened in the state of Pennsylvania. One in every 44 individuals, in fact, are involved in a car accident within the state. If you are somebody who has sustained injuries in a car accident in Pennsylvania, it is imperative to know that you have options moving forward.

Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a car accident in Pennsylvania but, unfortunately, this is a reality for many each year. From the moment that you have received medical care for your injuries following a car accident, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney who has handled these claims in the past. An attorney can help you with the following aspects of your claim, and so many others:

• Gathering evidence that can be helpful in your case
• Answering any Pennsylvania legal questions that you have
• Meeting deadlines that are required of you

If you have been hurt in a car accident and wonder where you can turn, you should speak with a Philadelphia car accident attorney that you can trust.

Our attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson are here for you after you have been seriously injured in a car accident that is not your fault. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the extensive harm that they have caused you in the event of an accident. Our attorneys believe in assisting you as you work toward compensation for a wide array of financial damages. Please contact a car accident attorney in Philadelphia at (215) 731-9900 to find out what we can do for you.