Pine Bluffs, WY – Car Crash with Injuries Reported on I-80 near MM 371

Pine Bluffs, WY (July 17, 2021) – Emergency crews were requested at the scene of a motor vehicle accident in the Pine Bluffs area that ended in injuries. At around 9:44 p.m., on July 16, the Wyoming Highway Patrol was requested at the scene of a crash on Interstate 80.

Reports from WHP show that a crash between vehicles blocked all westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near mile marker 371. The incident caused major delays in traffic between Pine Bluffs and Cheyenne as crews worked to clear the scene. EMS tended to victims on-site before transporting those in need of further care to area hospitals. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.

Car Accidents in Wyoming

Every year, car crashes across the state of Wyoming claimed the lives of more than 120 people. Thousands of other people are left with severe injuries that impact their health and well-being. Being hurt in a motor vehicle accident can have a devastating impact on a person’s life. Quite often, victims are not able to return to work immediately following their accidents. Instead, they have to go through medical care. In many instances, injured parties are left with burn injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and various other injuries that require both immediate and long-term care.

When people are injured in accidents, due to the negligence of others, they may have legal options available to get justice for the pain and suffering. The state of Wyoming allows victims to file legal claims against outfall parties to recover compensation for their damages. Seeking the assistance of a team of skilled Wyoming personal injury attorneys can help to ensure you are in the best position possible to move forward from your accident. You may be entitled to compensation to help cover the financial burdens you face moving forward. A competent legal team can help you maximize your recoveries for pain and suffering, medical expenses, property repairs, and long-term care costs you face from your accident.

Our Wyoming car accident attorneys strive to help our clients identify all factors contributing to their accident to ensure all liable parties are held accountable. Our team provides the most aggressive and responsive representation to ensure our clients are able to get justice for their accidents. Our competent legal team has helped many drivers, passengers, and pedestrians rebuild their lives following motor vehicle collisions across our state. We have the experience and the resources necessary to help victims navigate the complex legal system to ensure they are in the best position possible to get justice following their accidents. If you have been injured in an accident, due to the actions of another driver, do not wait to protect your legal rights. Our Wyoming injury accident attorneys are available at your earliest convenience by calling 800-330-2195 or 307-527-7891. Schedule a free case evaluation with our team so we can review the circumstances surrounding your accident and help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.

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Disclaimer: At the personal injury law firm of Burg Simpson, we have made it our mission to give back to our local community members. We have dedicated our careers to changing peoples’ lives for the better by fighting for them in court to ensure that they receive fair and full compensation for their injuries and damages after suffering an injury.  We hope these posts will help bring awareness to the dangers of driving and will remind members of our communities to practice safer driving habits and take the necessary precautions to prevent being injured. This is not a solicitation for business. The information in this post should not be misconstrued as medical advice or legal advice. The photos depicted in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.