Overland Park, KS (March 22, 2024) – At least one person was hurt in the aftermath of a car accident in Overland Park on Thursday, March 21. The accident was reported at around 4:47 p.m. at the intersection of W. 87th Street and Grant Street. The injured parties were treated at the scene by attending medical personnel.
Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for further support. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the severity of the related damages has not been determined. The area was closed for several hours until tow trucks were able to clear the road of the resulting wreckage and other debris. No further information on the accident has been provided at this time. 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.
Distracted Driving Crashes in Kansas
Driving is already dangerous enough. It is made even harder when drivers fail to pay attention to the road. Each year, distracted drivers contribute to more than 3,000 deaths across the United States. Many more suffer serious injuries. Texting while driving has become particularly common here in Kansas, with many motorists now openly admitting to using the phone on the road. You can travel a significant distance in the time it takes to send a single text while riding on the highway, and statistics show that drivers who have their focus off the road will not be looking ahead of them almost 10 percent of the time. A qualified lawyer will be able to work with you in order to secure optimal compensation in your case.
There is a lot on the line after a crash. You may not be exactly sure of what needs to be done to pursue a claim, but you at least know that you deserve compensation. It is always in your favor to partner with a talented Overland Park car crash lawyer to pursue your case. Contact the offices of Bretz Injury Law today at 620-524-0038.
