Injured in I-80 Crash in Wyoming?

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In early March, a devastating pair of car and truck accident killed three people and injured several more. A total of 30 people required hospitalizations, and over 100 vehicles were involved in the crash, including several large tractor-trailers. The accident occurred in Interstate 80 near Creston Junction in Wyoming.

If you were injured in the I-80 crash, contact an attorney right away. They can begin investigating the accident and exploring your options for pursuing compensation from negligent parties.

This Legal Brief features attorneys Tom Metier and Grant Lawson. Tom Metier is the President Elect of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys and founder of Metier Law Firm based in Colorado. Grant Lawson is a truck accident attorney based in the Metier Law Firm’s Wyoming office.

To learn more, contact the firm by calling 888-634-7366. The consultation is free, and you will never owe any out-of-pocket attorney fees.

What Happened in the Crash?

The accidents occurred on Sunday, March 1 on a stretch of I-80 in Wyoming. The first occurred near mile marker 181, and the second near mile marker 184 around Creston Junction. Over 100 vehicles were involved, and 30 people were taken to the emergency room. Many large tractor-trailers were involved in the accidents. A representative from the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office said it was one of the largest crashes he’s ever seen.

What Caused the Accident?

Authorities are still investigating, but they suspect that weather was a factor. Wet snow, wind, and cooling conditions created a very icy, dangerous road. This stretch of I-80 is no stranger to dangerous weather and traffic accidents. In the 152 days prior to the accident, I-80 had been closed for 54 of them.

With several cars and tractor-trailers involved, it will take some time to discover what caused these accidents in the first place. The attorneys at Metier Law Firm say that no matter how bad the weather is, truck drivers have a responsibility to practice safe driving standards to prevent crashes.

How Can an Attorney Help?

If you’ve been in a serious accident like the crashes that took place on I-80 in Wyoming, an attorney can help you figure out how to move forward. They begin by investigating the accident and determining who is responsible. From there, they will fight to earn the compensation that you are owed to help with medical costs, ongoing expenses, and any wages you may have lost from missing work due to injuries. An attorney can provide peace of mind as they do all the hard work while you focus on your recovery. If it turns out that you likely don’t have a valid claim, an attorney will let you know and advise you on the best way to move forward from there.

To learn more, contact the Metier Law Firm by calling 888-634-7366. The consultation is free, and you will never owe any out-of-pocket attorney fees.

Video Transcript:

Hi, I’m Leslie Rhode and this is an AskTheLawyers.com legal brief.

A devastating pair of accidents on I-80 has killed three people and injured dozens more.

Those accidents happened 3:40pm on Sunday, March 1st. The first happened near mile marker 181 and the other near mile marker 184 near Creston Junction in Wyoming. The accident involved over 100 vehicles, including many semi-trailer trucks, according to Wyoming Highway Patrol, and 30 people were taken to the hospital. Weather is believed to be a factor. A public affairs official for the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office said that this is one of the biggest crashes he’s ever seen.

Attorneys Grant Lawson and Tom Metier are truck accident specialists. They’re with the Metier Law Firm. Metier is the President Elect of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. Those attorneys say:

“We are saddened to hear about the recent large crashes on Interstate 80 in Wyoming earlier this month. As a trucking accident law firm with multiple offices in Wyoming, we are intimately familiar with this dangerous stretch of road. Commercial Motor Vehicle owners, drivers, dispatchers, and brokers all have technology at their hands to help drivers be aware of dangerous road conditions ahead. Drivers who fail to keep a proper lookout, keep a safe stopping distance, drive too fast for conditions, fail to check on road conditions ahead of time, fail to uphold CDL requirements and Federal Motor Carrier Standards should be held accountable.”

I’m Leslie Rhode, and this has been an AskTheLawyers.com legal brief.

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