Columbus, GA (February 14, 2023) – An injury collision in Columbus resulted in roadway closures on Tuesday morning, February 14.
The accident was reported at the corner of 13th Street and 5th Avenue at around 12 p.m. Two ambulances were reported at the scene, and a tow truck was called to remove damaged vehicles. All lanes were closed while emergency crews were present.
At this time, the severity and number of resulting injuries have not been determined.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fulton County sees the majority of fatal car accidents in Georgia. There are a lot of catastrophic road fatalities and auto accidents, and the region’s high rate of fatal crashes may have several contributing factors, including its dense population. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 36,560 traffic fatalities countrywide in 2018. Since 2017, the number of fatalities from collisions has decreased by 2.4%.
The severity of your injuries can already be affecting your daily activities, and you might not fully comprehend how claims are handled or what to expect as your case develops. You should anticipate facing obstacles for which you are not fully prepared given the current situation. Insurance companies could take advantage of your inexperience because they deal with these situations frequently. In order to safeguard their own interests, the insurer will use their comprehensive information to present you with a claim offer that is as low as possible.
A personal injury attorney can assist you if you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence by filing an insurance claim or filing a lawsuit on your behalf to recover financial compensation for all of your expenses and other damages. You should hire a lawyer if you suffered serious injuries in a car accident to ensure that all of your legal rights are protected. If your lawyer can demonstrate that the collision 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.
If you suffered severe injuries in a car accident, you can trust the legal team at Monge & Associates to handle your personal injury claim. Our track record of success demonstrates both our capacity for success and our commitment to each case we take on. We have a history of assisting collision victims in recouping any monetary losses, so you can put your trust in us to aid with your claim. We want to make sure you heal from your injuries before we do anything else. Call 888-688-1924 to arrange a consultation to go through your case with a Columbus vehicle accident attorney.
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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