Atlanta, GA – Car Accident Results in Injuries on I-75/85 at University Ave
Atlanta, GA (June 4, 2021) – On Friday evening, June 4, authorities assisted at the scene of a multi-car crash that occurred on a highway in Atlanta.
The accident took place at 11:00 p.m. when multiple vehicles collided in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75/85 around the area of University Avenue. The accident led to a variety of severe damages in the vehicles involved.
Law enforcement officials, fire crews, and paramedics were present at the scene of the accident. EMS crews assisted those with injuries, though the extent of their injuries is not yet known. Paramedics did not confirm how many were transported to the hospital.
Due to the severity of the collision, all lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for an extended period of time. Police were able to quickly reopen multiple lanes and moved the accident to the right. Police urged those in the area to utilize I-285 as an alternate route.
No further details have been provided but the investigation is ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Hundreds of thousands of car accidents occur in the state of Georgia every year, making car accidents one of the leading causes of injuries and fatalities within the state. In fact, more than 110,000 people suffered serious injuries due to these accidents. Though many things have improved and more regulations have been put into place on our roads, car accidents continue to occur on increasing levels due to many reasons. Some of the top causes of car accidents include distracted driving, speeding, drowsy driving, and more. If you have been injured in a car accident and you believe another party is to blame, you have options.
Nothing can lead to as much confusion as a car accident after an individual has been injured. From the moment that you receive medical treatment, you may wonder how you are going to afford the bills that continue to pile up. Working with the insurance company can prove to be a difficult task and you might wonder how you will meet filing deadlines that are unfamiliar to you. Because of this, it is important that you have a legal advocate on your side who has handled claims like this in the past. Speaking with a Georgia car accident attorney might be one of the best decisions that you can make.
Our Georgia personal injury attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are dedicated to helping you through this complex and traumatic time in your life. After an accident, you may feel helpless or as if you are lacking options for recovery. Luckily, we have helped numerous victims over the years and will stop at nothing to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve for a variety of aspects. It is important that you know you never have to stand alone after an accident that is not your fault. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident lawyer in Georgia for the help you deserve at (888) 579-1790.
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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. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.