Jefferson Co., KY (June 27, 2024) – At around 7:24 p.m., on June 27, a serious car accident was reported to police in Jefferson County. Emergency responders including EMTs, fire crews, and police officers were dispatched to the crash scene on Kentucky Route 841 near New Cut Road. Vehicles crashed in the area under circumstances that remain unclear at this time. Paramedics helped those with injuries before transporting them to the hospital for treatment as necessary. Currently, the identities of those involved have not been reported. The left shoulder and left lane of the road were blocked while crews worked in the area, forcing local drivers to use alternate routes.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims.
Kentucky Car Crashes
Kentucky traffic collisions happen all the time, Each year, more than 150,000 car crashes are reported across the state. Sadly, tens of thousands sustain injuries in these collisions while hundreds lose their lives. Throughout the country, more than 40,000 lives are cut short every year due to drivers who are speeding, intoxicated, distracted, or overtired. Information from the NHTSA states that over 90% of car accidents in the United States are caused by negligent drivers. Car wrecks that occur when drivers are negligent are usually more severe than when divers do not have their reaction times reduced or their judgment impaired.
At the Byrnes Law Firm, we have been working to help crash victims and their loved ones for decades. We will help you get the financial compensation and the justice you need and deserve. We will build you a solid legal claim and make sure you get a full and fair settlement that helps you cover the costs related to your accident.
Call our Lexington car crash lawyers at 502-364-2500 if you or someone you love has been hurt in a crash caused by negligence. We have made it our personal and professional duty to help people like you get the money they need to cover the damages imposed upon them by negligent drivers.
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Disclaimer: The Byrnes Law Office is dedicated to improving safety for Kentucky drivers. Our goal is to raise awareness about the dangers of driving and the need to use caution. This is not a solicitation for business, and none of the information constitutes legal or medical advice. Photos in this post are not of the actual accident scene.