Fayetteville, NC - Serious Injuries in Two-Car Crash on US 401

Fayetteville, NC – Serious Injuries in Two-Car Crash on US 401

Fayetteville, NC (February 21, 2022) – Police in Fayetteville were called to the scene of a serious accident on Monday, February 21st. The crash took place just before 4:00 p.m. on US Highway 401 near the intersection with Pinewood Terrace.

According to a report, a car was traveling on Pinewood when the driver came to an intersection controlled by a traffic signal. The driver ran a red light and crashed into another car that was traveling on US 401. The car that ran the red light flipped several times before coming to rest.

Police and rescue crews responded to the scene. At least one person was rushed to a local hospital for treatment of serious, life-threatening injuries. All lanes of US 4o1 were closed for several hours while the crash was investigated. The identities of the victims were not immediately released. Motorists were advised to avoid the area as police investigated the accident.

An investigation is underway at this time. No further information is available.

We would like to extend our thoughts and well-wishes to the victims of this car accident in Fayetteville.

North Carolina Car Accidents  Fayetteville, NC - Serious Injuries in Two-Car Crash on US 401

A car accident in North Carolina can be a life-changing event for victims and their families. Last year in our state, there were over 125,000 people injured in reported traffic accidents. This represents a little less than 50% of all total reported crashes. Therefore, if you are involved in an accident in North Carolina, there is about a 1 in 2 chance that you will suffer some type of injury. While some people are fortunate and suffer only relatively minor injuries, other crash victims will be seriously hurt and can be affected for weeks and months by the injuries that they sustain in the crash.

Following a car accident in Fayetteville, it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible. This allows you to ensure that your injuries will heal as quickly as they can. Delaying treatment can result in injuries worsening which will then require even more medical care and also a longer recovery period. You should not delay seeing a doctor immediately after the accident.

Car Accident Attorneys in Fayetteville

A car accident attorney in Fayetteville can advise you on the steps you can take to help your case. In addition, your attorney will speak with the insurance company on your behalf and present your case in a clear and convincing manner. Many people mistakenly believe that they can handle their own claim and, in the process, end up settling for far less than what they deserve.

At Burton Law Firm, we are here to help when you are experiencing the difficult aftermath of a car accident. If the crash was not your fault, we will be able to help you obtain the compensation that you deserve to get back on your feet as soon as possible. Our team is fully dedicated to your case and we will do whatever is necessary to ensure that you are successful. For your free consultation, please contact us at the link on our website or give us a call at (800) 623-0042.

Note: Burton Law Firm utilizes a variety of outside sources in the creation of these accident news posts. These sources include news bulletins, police reports, first-hand accounts, news stories, as well as additional outside sources. For this reason, the details surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our office or writing staff. If you find information that is not correct about an accident that we have written about, please contact our firm as soon as possible so that we can promptly correct the information. If you would prefer that we remove the story, contact us directly and we will make every effort to remove the story in a timely manner.

Disclaimer: Our team of personal injury lawyers at Burton Law Firm has taken pride in being active members of our local business community for more than 8 years. We are always striving to improve the quality of life for our community members and improve the overall safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. We hope that by providing this information about the dangers of driving that we will bring added awareness and drivers will use increased caution when operating a motor vehicle. Our thoughts are with everyone who may have been affected by this incident. This post is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post should be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos in this post are not a depiction of the actual accident scene.

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