Atlanta, GA – Multiple-Driver Wreck on I-85 at I-985 Leaves Victims Hurt

Last updated Sunday, March 12th, 2023

Atlanta, GA (March 11, 2023) – After an automobile collision in Atlanta on Saturday, March 11, at least one individual suffered injuries.

At about 11:15 p.m., the incident on the northbound side of Interstate 85 at I-985 and the Queen City Parkway was initially reported. The highway ramp was closed after emergency vehicles were spotted at the location. Before being transported to nearby hospitals, accident victims received emergency aid from paramedics at the scene.

The events that caused the accident are still unknown. Once tow trucks were able to clear the ensuing debris, the area was subsequently reopened.

While no more information has yet been provided to the public, police in the Atlanta region claim that the crash’s details and cause are the subjects of an ongoing investigation.

Our thoughts are now with the injured victims and their family members. We hope for their complete recovery.

Distracted Driving & Car Accidents in Georgia

Distracted driving contributed to 68% of single-vehicle accidents in Georgia in 2019. This includes 54% of drivers engaged in crashes without passengers and 55% of all drivers involved in collisions.

Meanwhile, about 90% of these incidents featured no passengers, 78% involved operating passenger cars rather than trucks or buses not intended for passenger transportation, and 13% involved only one vehicle.

A personal injury attorney may assist you if you have been injured due to someone else’s carelessness by filing an insurance claim or filing a lawsuit on your behalf to recover financial compensation for all of your expenses and other losses. Needless to say, you must hire a lawyer to safeguard your legal rights if you suffer serious injuries in a vehicle accident. If your lawyer can demonstrate that the accident you were engaged in was brought on by the negligence or reckless driving of another vehicle, you have the legal right to pursue compensation for your injuries.

The majority of fatal auto accidents in Georgia are the result of reckless driving. These crashes resulted in severe or fatal injuries to those who were involved. The steps you take after a vehicle accident might significantly influence any possible personal injury claim. Regrettably, your prospects of being compensated fairly may be affected by the choices you make. This is one of many reasons you should take immediate action to protect your right to a full recovery.

Your chances of winning your personal injury claim significantly enhance if you have an Atlanta personal injury attorney on your side. Monge & Associates will make every effort to guarantee that you get the money and medical care required for a complete recovery. With the aid of an experienced attorney, you may begin your personal injury claim for compensation, bringing you that much closer to recovery. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, contact our offices as soon as possible at 888-688-1924.

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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