Cartersville, GA (February 8, 2023) – At 7:23 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, February 8, a car accident with injuries took place on a major highway in Cartersville.
According to Cartersville Police, the accident happened in the southbound lanes of I-75 around the area of Emerson-Allatoona Road (exit 283). Police claim that several vehicles were traveling in the southbound lanes of traffic on the highway when they were involved in a chain-reaction crash with each other. The involved vehicles were badly damaged as a result of the crash.
Several responders, including Cartersville paramedics and EMS crews, were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims were hurt in the accident. The injured parties, who have not yet been identified, were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
The right lane of traffic was blocked in the area for some time, which led to delays until police cleared the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues. Police will update with more information as it becomes available.
We offer our warmest sympathies to the parties who have been hurt in this accident. We hope that they will have a speedy recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Many individuals are seriously injured in Georgia car accidents every year. Though we try to do everything we can to prevent car accidents, they still continue to happen and lead to severe harm to those involved each year. In just 2020 alone, approximately 125,000 people were seriously injured in car accidents that led to hospitalizations. There are many reasons for these accidents on our major highways, which include the following:
- Distracted driving, such as texting and driving
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Speeding
- Falling asleep behind the wheel
If you have sustained immense harm in a car accident that you know is the fault of another party, you should speak with an attorney immediately.
The aftermath of a car accident can be a difficult thing to endure, which is why you should speak with a Cartersville car accident attorney soon after an accident. It can be difficult to determine the events that led up to an accident and piece together everything that happened by yourself, which is why it is necessary to have legal help on your side. On top of this, you could be dealing with serious injuries that you do not want to tackle on your own. This is why you should speak with a Cartersville personal injury lawyer who has your best interests in mind.
At Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys, our firm is here to ensure that your rights are being protected after a car accident that is not your fault. We know that you are facing a wide array of difficulties and may be dealing with an array of emotions on top of this. Our attorneys are dedicated to helping you achieve the compensation that you deserve at this time. Please do not hesitate to contact a car accident attorney in Cartersville at (888) 688-1924 to find out what we can do for you when you need our help the most.
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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