Woodstock, GA – Rollover Collision Leads to Injuries in NB Lanes of I-575
Last updated Thursday, February 23rd, 2023
Woodstock, GA (February 21, 2023) – At 3:40 p.m. on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 21, a rollover collision with injuries occurred in Woodstock.
According to Cherokee County officials, the accident happened in the northbound lanes of I-575 around the area of Towne Lake Parkway. Police confirmed that several vehicles were traveling in the northbound lanes of traffic when they were involved in a collision with each other, causing one of the vehicles to overturn. The involved vehicles were badly damaged as a result of the accident.
Local paramedics and fire crews were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more parties sustained injuries as a result of the accident. The parties were taken to local hospitals by ambulances, though their conditions are not yet known.
A red alert was issued in the area, and all lanes of traffic were blocked on the highway until the scene was fully cleared. This led to extensive delays for drivers traveling in the area.
No further details have been released, but the investigation into the accident continues. Police will update with new information as it is available.
We offer our warmest sympathies to the parties who have been hurt in this accident.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Car accidents are a leading cause of hospitalizations throughout the state of Georgia. Every year, these accidents land hundreds of thousands of individuals in the hospital and even take the lives of those involved. According to research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 2% of car accidents were deemed rollovers in the U.S. in one recent year. This may seem like a small number, but it is important to understand that many of these accidents lead to severe damage and injuries. If you have been hurt in a car accident that is not your fault, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
You and your family may be feeling helpless and alone after a life-altering rollover collision. It is time to take control of your life after a car accident, which is why you should be prepared to speak with a Woodstock car accident lawyer who has handled these types of claims in the past. An attorney will be able to help you prove some of the following aspects were present in your accident:
- A driver owed you a duty of care
- The driver breached that duty of care through negligent actions
- The breach of duty led to your accident
- Your accident caused a variety of damages
You should speak with a Woodstock personal injury attorney as soon as possible after a collision that is not your fault.
At Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys, we are dedicated to every aspect of your claim and will stand by your side following a Georgia car accident. With years of experience, we will work to provide you with the resources that you need to successfully move forward with a claim. You may find that you are eligible for a wide array of financial damages during these difficult times. Please contact a car accident attorney in Woodstock at (888) 688-1924 to find out what options you have as you get back on your feet.
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 incorrect information, contact Monge & Associates immediately. We will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will remove a post if requested.
Disclaimer: This post is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene described in this post.
