Atlanta, GA – Man Injured in Serious Dump Truck Accident on I-285
Atlanta, GA (April 12, 2022) – Early Tuesday morning, April 12, a man was seriously injured in a dump truck accident on a highway in Atlanta.
According to DeKalb County Police, the accident happened in the eastbound lanes of I-285 around the area of I-85 near the Spaghetti Junction at 6:45 a.m. A dump truck, as well as one other large truck, collided with each other due to reasons that are not yet known. The dump truck sustained severe front-end damage as a result of the collision and had to be towed from the scene.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The driver of the dump truck, identified only as an adult male, was seriously injured and rushed to the hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. His condition is not yet known.
The roadway was blocked in several eastbound lanes of traffic as police worked to clear the scene.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Georgia
Trucks are some of the largest vehicles on our roads throughout the state of Georgia. Though truck drivers are supposed to be some of the safest drivers on our roads, these accidents continue to occur every year when drivers act in a negligent fashion. In one recent year’s time in the entirety of the U.S., over 110,000 people were seriously injured in truck accidents due to the reckless acts of others. If you have been hurt in a life-altering truck accident that is not your fault, you have options. It is important that you seek the help of an attorney that you can trust at this time.
Being hurt in a truck accident might be one of the most challenging things that you have ever endured. You may wonder where you can turn, which is why you should have the help of an Atlanta truck accident attorney on your side. Many different parties could be at fault for a truck accident, including the following:
- Truck drivers
- Trucking companies
- Manufacturers
- Cargo loaders
If you have been injured in a truck accident that is not your fault, you should speak with an Atlanta personal injury attorney who has your best interests in mind.
Atlanta Truck Accident Attorneys
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to help you after you have sustained injuries in a Georgia truck accident that is not your fault. We understand how overwhelming a truck accident can be and offer our help and resources along the way. Having the assistance of an attorney on your side can ensure that your rights are being protected when you need it the most. We will help you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of financial damages. Please contact a truck accident attorney in Atlanta at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options are available for you during these difficult times.
Note: We have constructed this post using outside sources, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts from outside sources. The details concerning this accident have not been independently verified and so, if you have identified false information, please inform us immediately. We will adjust the post to reflect accurate content.
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.
