West Valley City, UT (August 19, 2022) – A two-vehicle road accident closed down an intersection in West Valley City on Friday, August 19th.
The Utah Highway Patrol responded to the scene in the area of 3200 West and 4500 South at about 6:40 p.m.
Emergency Medical Technicians were also dispatched. Upon their arrival, they supplied medical care to at least one patient before transporting them to a hospital in unknown conditions.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
In 2020, more than 53,000 vehicle crashes happened in Salt Lake City alone, leaving more than 16,000 residents with some form of injury. In that same year, nearly 300 people were killed in car accidents throughout the city.
Regardless of how meticulous and mindful you are, it is not possible for you to predict or prevent events that are caused by another person’s negligence. As shown in the above statistics, which were collected by the Utah Department of Public Safety, motor vehicle accidents in Utah have led to a steadily increasing number of fatalities.
If you are injured in a collision that you did not cause, we suggest that you speak with a skilled Utah personal injury attorney as soon as you possibly can.
The personal injury attorneys from Jardine Law Offices P.C. are able to help you get the justice you want and the financial compensation you deserve. Based on the events leading up to your accident, you might be eligible for compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, and other damages.
After being hurt in a car accident that was not your fault, contact our Utah personal injury attorneys at (801) 350-3506 to schedule a complimentary case review and learn how we can help you.
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