Douglasville, GA (March 7, 2023) – Around 6:40 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, March 7, a car accident with injuries occurred on a highway in Douglasville.
According to Douglasville Police, the accident happened in the eastbound lanes of I-20 around the area of Bill Arp Road. Police confirmed that several vehicles were traveling in the eastbound lanes of traffic when they were involved in a chain-reaction collision due to reasons that are not entirely known. The involved vehicles were badly damaged in the collision.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more parties sustained injuries in the collision. The injured victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment, though their conditions are not yet known.
The left lane of traffic was blocked in the area for some time. Police worked to clear the scene as quickly as possible.
No further details have been released, but the investigation into the collision continues.
We want to take a moment to offer our warmest sympathies to the parties who have been injured in this accident.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Car accidents have been increasing on our roads in recent years in Georgia, as unfortunate as this news is. Car accidents happen commonly in Georgia; in fact, they are so common that they are reported every hour of the day. In one hour’s time, it is estimated that around 70 car accidents take place in Georgia due to careless drivers. Serious car accidents continue to occur on our roads every year due to a variety of reasons, which include the following:
- Driver distractions
- Drunk or drugged driving
- Speeding
- Fatigued driving
You have many options after a car accident. It is imperative that you speak with a skilled attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.
If you have been hurt in a serious car accident caused by another party’s negligence, it is not always easy to determine where you can turn. Speaking with a Douglasville car accident attorney can ensure that your rights are being protected through this difficult process. As you focus on the long path to recovery after an accident, you may wonder how you are going to afford to keep up with the many bills that keep piling up against you. It is crucial that you speak with a dedicated and compassionate Douglasville personal injury attorney at this time.
At Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys, we believe in protecting the rights of those who have been seriously injured in Georgia car accidents. You may have a variety of questions that you cannot answer on your own after an accident, which is why we are here for you every step of the way. Our attorneys believe that it is important to help you obtain compensation for a wide array of financial damages at this time. You should not have to face the aftermath of a car accident on your own. Please contact a car accident attorney in Douglasville at (888) 688-1924 to find out how we can assist you.
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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