Atlanta, GA (November 24, 2022) – On Thursday, November 24, an automobile accident at a crosswalk in the Atlanta area resulted in several injuries.
The incident happened at 7:50 p.m. local time on northbound I-85, near Pleasant Hill Road and Highway 316, according to Atlanta Police Department investigators. Investigators are still trying to figure out what led two automobiles that were traveling closely together to collide as they arrived at the crossing at the same moment. The crash caused substantial damage to all of the vehicles.
Firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency services were sent to the scene. Serious injuries were allegedly treated in an emergency room at Gwinnett Medical Center by an unidentified person.
Because of how severe the crash was, there was a long period of backed-up traffic. Police warned locals and other motorists to avoid the area until the problem was fixed.
As of this writing, investigators are still examining the accident’s causes.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time.
Injury Auto Accidents in Georgia
Automobile accidents have had a substantial influence on the demand for medical treatment in hospitals throughout Georgia in recent years. These incidents often result from other people’s negligence. According to estimates, more than 70 automobile accidents in Georgia happened in only one hour as a consequence of other people’s carelessness. In a vehicle accident, your whole life might alter in a matter of seconds. Dealing with a car accident’s aftermath alone may be difficult. Fortunately, if you go to a reputable lawyer after a car accident, you do have a myriad of possible legal options.
It might be tough to deal with a car accident’s aftermath on your own. Therefore, it is in your best interests to contact an experienced Atlanta car accident lawyer. An attorney may help you in a variety of ways, such as by helping you to gather evidence for your case and ensuring that you meet all deadlines. They might also help you show how the following elements contributed to your accident: First, a driver owes you a duty of care, which is a responsibility to other road users.
The driver broke their responsibilities or breached their duty of care by causing your accident, and the occurrence in issue resulted in harm, including injuries.
It’s critical to talk about your legal options with an experienced Atlanta personal injury attorney after an accident.
Monge & Associates has stood up for people hurt in auto accidents for a number of years. All of your accident-related compensation claims will be aggressively pursued by us. You can count on our team to be there for you and answer your questions after an accident. We will assist you in receiving the compensation to which you are entitled since we think you shouldn’t have to cope with an accident on your own. To discuss your legal options and rights, contact an Atlanta vehicle accident attorney 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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