Atlanta, GA – Injury Car Accident on I-85 Near Pleasantdale Rd Under Investigation
Last updated Wednesday, January 18th, 2023
Atlanta, GA (December 3, 2022) – On Saturday, December 3, at about 11:05 p.m., a serious accident between a passenger car and a pickup truck took place in the Atlanta area.
The event, which is said to have happened at the Pleasantdale Road exit, will be looked into by the Atlanta Police Department. The southbound lanes of Interstate 85 lead to Pleasantdale Road. Traffic delays were reportedly caused by a passenger automobile rear-ending a pickup truck that was traveling in the right lanes.
Officials from Atlanta deployed firefighters and emergency medical technicians to the site of the car collision to help the injured. Uncertainty surrounds the severity of the victims’ injuries, however.
According to the Atlanta Police Department, an investigation into the event has just been opened. They indicated they would want to speak with witnesses or bystanders as soon as possible.
Our hopes for a full recovery go out to the injured victims and their loved ones.
Top Causes of Car Accidents in Atlanta
In Georgia, motor vehicle accidents cause around 1% of all hospital admissions annually. Data from the Georgia Highway Patrol and Georgia Department of Transportation support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s prediction that by the end of 2020 and 2021, at least 135,000 Georgians will have suffered injuries in car accidents, based on projections from local and state governments.
Major collisions do happen on Georgia’s roads; they are not unheard of. This kind of mishap is more likely to be caused by drivers who are irate, careless, or intoxicated.
You may be unclear about what steps to follow if you or a loved one were hurt in an automobile accident. You should see a personal injury attorney about your various legal alternatives as soon as possible after an automobile accident. The Georgia personal injury attorneys at Monge & Associates are here to help you right immediately, regardless of whether you feel your injuries are serious enough to warrant filing a claim for compensation.
Regardless matter what led to the collision, speaking with an Atlanta car accident attorney might be helpful. You may also be able to meet all deadlines and get the records you need to build your case with the aid of legal counsel.
You could be entitled to financial compensation in the event of an accident that wasn’t your fault but to determine this, you’ll need the assistance of an accomplished Atlanta personal injury lawyer. You should speak with a lawyer immediately if you have been hurt in a car accident and think you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries, including payment for medical expenses and lost wages, as well as for emotional distress and physical suffering.
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According to our perspective, you or the people you care about shouldn’t suffer as a result of another driver’s carelessness. Please contact our toll-free number at (888) 688-1924 if you or a loved one has been in a vehicle accident in the Atlanta region and would like to talk with a lawyer about your legal options and rights.
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