Atlanta, GA – Police Investigating Injury Car Wreck on I-85 SB at Buford Hwy
Atlanta, GA (April 1, 2021) – At 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening, March 31, a multi-vehicle crash took place on a highway in Atlanta.
According to Fulton County officials, the accident took place in the southbound lanes of I-85 around the area of the Buford Highway. Police confirmed that the accident involved several vehicles, which collided in the area after one or more lost control. The vehicles were badly damaged as a result of the accident.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene of the crash to help those in need. One or more victims were hospitalized, though their conditions are not yet known.
Due to the severity of the accident, all lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for a period of time. Police urged those in the area to use Roosevelt Highway as an alternate route.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Hundreds of thousands of car accidents happen in the state of Georgia every single year, with a large percentage of these accidents taking place on major highways. These accidents contribute to tens of thousands of injuries every single year in the state of Georgia. Car accidents happen due to many different reasons including distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, drowsy driving, and more. If you have suffered from injuries caused by another driver, it is important that you seek the help of an experienced attorney.
Many people are seriously injured in Georgia car accidents every single year. Some of the severe injuries that result from car accidents in Georgia include spinal cord injuries, TBIs, broken bones, paralysis, and more. These injuries are sometimes so severe that they can cause victims to spend time in the hospital and keep them out of work. If you have struggled due to a car accident, it is imperative that you have a personal injury attorney in Georgia by your side.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our skilled and compassionate accident attorneys are here to help you after you have been injured in a car accident that is not your fault. We believe that you have every right to hold a party liable for the harm that they have caused you. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for aspects such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Georgia to find out how we can help you at (888) 579-1790.
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