Pittsburgh, PA – Injuries Reported in Three-Car Wreck on Pkwy E
Pittsburgh, PA (March 20, 2024) – At least three vehicles were involved in a late-night crash on the Parkway East on Wednesday, March 20, and authorities reported injuries in the incident.
The crash happened in the inbound lanes of the highway just before the Boulevard of the Allies exit. One of the vehicles had crashed into a jersey barrier following the initial collision, though officials have not released details on the events leading up to the wreck. Troopers with the Pennsylvania State Police are investigating in the interim but have asked any witnesses to come forward as soon as possible.
Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery at this time.
Multi-Vehicle Wrecks in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is home to thousands of vehicle accidents annually, resulting in serious injuries or fatalities for many drivers. Like residents of many other states, Pennsylvanians may be particularly concerned about the dangers and risks of multi-driver accidents, especially when traversing the multi-lane roadways and heavily trafficked interstates spanning our state. Of course, Pennsylvania sees a lot of truck traffic because of the state’s vast system of roads and interstates.
Moreover, accidents involving multiple drivers or large vehicles, such as trucks, are very likely to be catastrophic and even deadly on these highways. For example, in one recent year alone, 166,833 truck accidents took place throughout the United States. Around 4,678 of them resulted in deaths. Though Florida, Texas, and California were the top states for these accidents, Pennsylvania wasn’t far behind.
In fact, there were around 10,000 to 12,000 truck accidents in Pennsylvania in 2022, meaning that our state ranked fourth for the occurrence of these serious semi-truck collisions. Approximately 250 to 300 people lost their lives in these incidents, and more than 4,000 to 5,000 were injured. That said, those interested in filing claims against the insurance company of an at-fault truck driver in a Pennsylvania truck accident may face an uphill battle. In other words, victims do not deal with the average motorist in these claims. Unfortunately, all too many insurance firms are solely interested in limiting their financial exposure and maximizing their earnings. Additionally, the trucking corporations being involved means that victims are typically up against well-funded entities with an army of lawyers fighting for their interests.
For these reasons and more, following a vehicle accident caused by another party’s negligence, victims can and should take legal action with the help of a skilled attorney. It is crucial for accident victims to reach out to a Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our attorneys understand the complexities of these cases and strive to provide our clients with the best possible legal representation. We have helped numerous individuals obtain justice and compensation for their injuries and damages caused by car accidents. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, do not hesitate to contact our Pennsylvania personal injury law firm by calling (215) 731-9900 for a free case evaluation. Let us help you take back control of your life today.
