Atlanta, GA – Injuries Reported in Car Accident on I-75/85 at John Lewis Freedom Pkwy
Atlanta, GA (May 16, 2021) – Around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, a serious accident between a sedan and a truck took place on a major highway in Atlanta.
Officials with the Georgia Department of Transportation reported that the accident occurred on the Downtown Connector and caused the northbound roadway of Interstate 75/85 in Atlanta, located near the John Lewis Freedom Parkway, to close for more than two hours.
Officials said the roadway fully re-opened at 10:30 a.m.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene of the accident. The victims, who have not yet been identified, were taken to the hospital for treatment.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the accident continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Every year, hundreds of thousands of car accidents happen in the state of Georgia. Out of these accidents, a percentage are rollovers. In just one year in the U.S., approximately 2% of car accidents are deemed rollovers. These accidents can sometimes be incredibly catastrophic in nature and have a huge impact on your life. If you have sustained severe injuries due to a rollover accident, you likely wonder how you will move forward. Victims are urged to seek the help of a legal advocate after a collision.
Being injured in a Georgia car accident can impact your life in many ways. This is especially true if you have received serious injuries such as TBIs, fractures, organ damage, or any other life-altering injuries. These injuries can keep you from many different aspects of your life, from work and activities that you enjoy. If you are struggling to get back on your feet after an accident, you likely have questions that you are unable to answer on your own. It is important that you have legal help when it comes to your Georgia personal injury claim.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our skilled accident attorneys have diligently assisted those injured in car accidents over the years. We believe that you have many options moving forward and should never stand alone in your time of need. Our attorneys will help you work toward justice and compensation for a wide array of aspects. We are here for you in your time of need. Please contact a Georgia accident attorney 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.