Atlanta, GA (March 5, 2023) – On Sunday, March 5, emergency medical personnel were required in Atlanta due to a serious auto accident.
The collision was initially reported on Interstate 285 NB close to Interstate 75 at about 1:15 p.m. At least one person at the scene sustained injuries. The resulting wreckage was reported as blocking the road, and tow trucks were dispatched to clear the scene. Ambulances were called to take the injured people to nearby hospitals.
The extent and number of injuries that resulted have not been reported.
A crash investigation is still being managed by local authorities.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Georgia Distracted Driving Crashes
In Georgia, distracted driving was a factor in 68% of incidents involving a single vehicle in 2019. This includes 55% of all drivers involved in collisions and 54% of drivers involved in collisions without any passengers. In 89% of these distracted driving crashes, there were no passengers. If you look down for just five seconds while traveling at highway speeds, you can travel the distance of a complete football field.
Occasionally, whether as a result of drinking, using a cell phone while driving, or speeding, drivers make careless decisions that could endanger other cars, passengers, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and more. Consult with lawyers who can provide you with advice on how to obtain fair compensation from the person who caused the injury if an accident. If a careless driver injured you in a collision, your attorney can assist you in seeking the compensation to which you are entitled.
Your life could be traumatized and negatively affected by an automobile accident, but unfortunately, the path to recovery has only just started. The path to rehabilitation is undoubtedly long for you and will likely come with many obstacles that you may be unsure how to handle. You are trying to keep your cool while dealing with a damaged car, medical expenses, and problems with insurance claims. It could be difficult to sue the insurance company and receive the compensation you are due. This difficult road does not have to be undertaken by you alone.
Hiring an Atlanta car crash attorney to represent you will significantly boost your odds of succeeding with a personal injury claim as opposed to taking on the insurance company by yourself. Monge & Associates will do all possible to make sure you have the financial support and medical care required for a full recovery. With the aid of an experienced attorney, you may begin your personal injury claim for compensation, bringing you that much closer to realizing a full recovery. Call our offices as soon as possible at 888-688-1924 for a free legal consultation.
Note: Our writers used secondary sources when creating this accident news post. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident, therefore, if there is any information that is incorrect, contact Monge & Associates immediately. We will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will remove a post if requested.
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