Atlanta, GA (December 19, 2022) – Around 4 p.m. on the afternoon of Monday, December 19, a car accident with injuries occurred at an intersection in Atlanta.
According to Fulton County officials, the accident happened at the intersection of South Fulton Parkway and Buffington Road. Police confirmed that two or more vehicles were traveling in the area when they collided with each other due to reasons that are not entirely known. The involved vehicles were badly damaged as a result of the crash.
Several responders, including Atlanta fire crews and paramedics, were called to the scene to help those in need. Multiple parties sustained injuries in the accident. The injured parties were taken to local hospitals for treatment, though their conditions are not known at this time.
Due to the severity of the accident, a large portion of the road was blocked for some time. This led to delays until police cleared the scene.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the accident continues. Police will update when more information becomes available.
We offer our warmest thoughts and prayers to the parties who have been hurt as a result of this accident.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Car accidents have been increasing on our roads over recent years in the state of Georgia. These accidents land hundreds of thousands of people in the hospital every single year. In just 2020 alone, it was reported by the Georgia Department of Transportation that approximately 125,000 people were hurt in Georgia car accidents. These accidents happen in a wide array of areas but intersections are known for being some of the most common places. If your life has been turned upside-down due to a car accident, you may wonder where you can turn. It is important that you speak with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident.
The aftermath of a car accident is a difficult thing to face. Moving forward on your own can be a challenging thing, which is why you should speak with an Atlanta car accident attorney who has your best interests in mind. An attorney will be able to help you with many aspects of your claim and prove that the following aspects were present:
- A driver owed you a duty of care
- A driver breached their duty of care
- The breach in duty led to your accident
- Your accident led to damages
After you have received medical attention, you should never delay in speaking with a skilled Atlanta personal injury lawyer.
Our attorneys at Monge & Associates are here for you and your family after you have sustained harm in a car accident that is not your fault. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling and offer our help and resources every step of the way. Our attorneys will assist you as you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of aspects such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. Please do not hesitate to contact a car accident attorney in Atlanta at (888) 688-1924 to find out what we can do for you during these complicated times.
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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