Lawrence, KS (August 16, 2024) – On Thursday, August 15, there were confirmed injuries following a traffic accident in the Lawrence area. The accident was reported at the corner of Massachusetts Street and E. 7th Street that afternoon around 12:38 p.m. The injured parties were treated by attending medical personnel at the scene.
The circumstances leading to the collision have not yet been determined. Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for further support. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were later dispatched to clear the site of the resulting wreckage and other debris and reopen the roadway. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing crash investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Crashes in Kansas
In Kansas, driving is a necessary daily activity, and car crashes continue to be the state’s top cause of fatalities and serious injuries. The Kansas Traffic Crash Facts Book states that as of 2021, there have been over 57,000 documented auto accidents in the state, 281 of which resulted in fatalities. There were 12,000 collisions that year, resulting in injuries. Statistics show that there are approximately six million car crashes reported in the United States annually, resulting in over three million injuries and tens of thousands of fatalities on average. You need to be sure that you can protect your legal rights after a serious auto accident.
Your future is too important to put at risk, and if you try to handle your personal injury claim, you may be unprepared to get the full value of your case. A qualified Lawrence personal injury lawyer will be able to ensure your legal rights are protected at every stage of your case. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven history of success in handling personal injury cases. Contact us today at 620-524-0080 to get started on your claim.
