Lancaster Car Accident Attorneys
As the eight-most populated municipality in the state, Lancaster is no stranger to car accidents. With more than 507,766 people residing within the Lancaster metropolitan area, one would be hard pressed to find a time where the city’s roads are not flooded with residents, tourists, and commuters. An increased amount of people on the city’s roadways makes it more likely that car accidents can occur.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, no one knows better than you the hardships that accompany it. You may have many questions about your crash, but you may not know where to turn. Console & Hollawell’s skilled car accident lawyers in Lancaster are here to help and answer all of your questions regarding your accident as well as inform you of your legal rights and options.
Car Accidents in Lancaster
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) keeps detailed records of all traffic accidents in the state and reports on them each year in their Crash Facts and Statistics report. In 2010, the fatal accidents in Lancaster County accounted for nearly five percent of all the traffic-related deaths in the state. It was the county with the third-highest number of accident fatalities and had the fifth-most traffic accidents in the state.
Nearly half of all the traffic accidents in Lancaster County resulted in either injury or death in 2010, according to PennDOT.
As the county’s largest city and the county seat, Lancaster is more likely to have these car accidents within city limits than other, smaller municipalities. This fact is due to the high traffic volumes as well as the large amount of residents, commuters, and tourists within the city each day.
Within Lancaster, is an slew of major roadways. These main travel arteries have an increased chance of accidents resulting in serious injury due to the more frequent likelihood of aggressive or illegal driving behaviors. These major roadways in the city include:
• U.S. Route 30
• U.S. Route 222
• State Route 283
• State Route 72
• State Route 272
• State Route 462
• State Route 999
• State Route 23
• State Route 340
There is an extensive highway system within the city of Lancaster, these roadways provide access for both residents and commuters and experience high volumes of traffic.
Although there was a decrease in the number of accidents within Lancaster County in 2010 from previous years, that should not result in drivers being less attentive or becoming complacent. Motorists must always be on their guard and drive defensively in order to best protect themselves from being injured by a negligent driver.
Protect yourself by:
• Staying focused on the road
• Be prepared to react to knee-jerk movements of other cars
• Allow space between you and other vehicles
• Let aggressive drivers pass you, do not react with road rage
While the county was not the deadliest for motorist, there were more fatal accidents involving alcohol in Lancaster County than anywhere else in the state, including Philadelphia. This illustrates a serious hazard on the roadways within Lancaster and the surrounding area.
Lancaster Car Accident Lawyers
Unfortunately, even when you are a safe driver and obey the rules of the road, you can still fall prey to a negligent driver. These motorists make the choice to operate their vehicle in a careless way either by disobeying traffic laws or acting in another, irresponsible manner. When their actions leave you injured, there are skilled auto accident lawyers in Lancaster that can help you get the compensation that you deserve. This money can then be used to help with your medical bills, property damage, and make up for lost work wages. For a free evaluation of your claim by a legal professional at Console & Hollawell, call us today at (800) 455-2746. We want you to focus on your recovery while we handle the rest.
Lancaster Additional Resources
Lancaster Municipal Website
Lancaster Police Department
