Southampton, NJ – Boy Hurt in Wreck on Rte 38 near MP 19.1
Southampton, NJ (June 18, 2024) – A teenage boy was hurt in a traffic accident on Friday, June 14, in Southampton. New Jersey State Police went to the crash site on Route 38 near milepost 19.1 after receiving reports that the boy had been struck by a motorist headed west at around 6:30 p.m.
The boy sustained severe injuries and was transported by paramedics to a local medical center for treatment. Meanwhile, police in Southampton continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the wreck.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.
New Jersey Pedestrian Crashes
Each year, approximately 6 million auto collisions are reported throughout the United States. Sadly, around 3 million people suffer injuries in these wrecks, while about 40,000 end up losing their lives. In the state of New Jersey specifically, around 280,000 traffic collisions are reported per year that cause tens of thousands of people to sustain injuries and thousands more to lose their lives. The actions of negligent drivers are most often to blame for these crashes.
Drivers can act negligently in countless ways; however, speeding, fatigue, intoxication, and distraction are the most common types of behavior that American drivers display. Intoxication and speeding cause more accidents in New Jersey than any other type of negligence.
When it comes to driver distraction, hundreds of thousands of accidents happen every year. People who choose to drive their cars while distracted often end up causing injurious or fatal accidents. Also, more than 30% of the national accident fatality rate can be attributed to the actions of drivers who are drunk or high. Moreover, more than 50% of people who lose their lives in auto collisions caused by intoxicated drivers are the intoxicated drivers themselves.
Suffering injuries in a negligently caused collision can send you to the hospital with painful or debilitating injuries, where you must undergo surgery and other invasive and expensive medical care. You may be stuck in the hospital where you are unable to work and make a living or see your loved ones, which can be stressful and overwhelming. Certainly, this can be a distressing scenario that can turn your life upside down. With the guidance of a skilled lawyer, you can get financial compensation that may help you pay for all of the costs related to your injuries and the treatment you require to get better, as well as compensation for your lost wages during your convalescence period.
Filing a personal injury claim is definitely in your best interest after you have been injured in a traffic accident caused by the actions of a negligent driver. Call the law office of Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to learn about how we can help you. Our proficient car accident lawyers in Southampton have been aiding injured accident victims for decades. We will cover all the bases when it comes to filing your claim and getting you the financial compensation you need and deserve, so don’t hesitate to contact our office as soon as you can to learn more about how we can help you with your case.
