Atlanta, GA – Car Accident on I-285 Near Paces Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA (May 5, 2021) – At 8 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, May 5, a car accident occurred on a highway in Atlanta.
According to officials, the accident happened in the southbound lanes of I-285 around the area of Paces Ferry Road. Two or more vehicles collided in the area due to reasons that are not yet known, which led to extensive damages.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims were taken to the hospital for treatment of unknown injuries.
Due to the severity of the crash, debris was left scattered all over the roadway in the left lanes. This led to delays in the area for some time.
No further details have been released but the investigation continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Highways are some of the most dangerous places in the entire state of Georgia when it comes to serious accidents. Hundreds of thousands of car accidents happen in the state of Georgia every single year, with a large percentage of these collisions happening on our major highways. Accidents happen due to many different reasons, from speeding drivers who are disobeying the speed limit to distracted drivers who are too busy on their phones. In the blink of an eye, your life could be turned upside-down due to one of these accidents. Because of this, you should have a skilled legal advocate on your side.
Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a Georgia car accident on their own. However, this is the reality that many people face every single year. These accidents lead to serious injuries including spinal cord injuries, TBIs, fractures, organ damage, and more. These injuries sometimes land victims in the hospital or cause them to spend time away from the workplace. If you have been hurt in a car accident and wonder where you can turn, you should have the dedicated help of an attorney on your side to assist you when it comes to your Georgia personal injury claim.
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here for you after you have been seriously injured in a car accident. We understand how challenging it can be to move forward after an accident and offer our help and resources in your time of need. Our attorneys will assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for a wide array of aspects. We are here for you every step of the way. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help you.
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Disclaimer: At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC Attorneys at Law, we are always looking to improve the quality and safety of our state and have been saddened by the outcome of many accidents across Georgia. We hope to inform those in our community about these accidents in the hopes that they will work to avoid serious Georgia accidents in the future. These posts are not to be taken as a solicitation for business. The information within should never be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We hope that all involved in these accidents will receive a speedy recovery.