Atlanta, GA – Serious Accident on I-85 Near Shallowford Rd Leads to Injuries
Atlanta, GA (January 7, 2022) – At 5:43 a.m. on the morning of Friday, January 7, a serious car accident with injuries happened on a highway in Atlanta.
Atlanta Police confirmed that the accident happened in the early morning hours before sunrise in the northbound lanes of I-85. Several vehicles were traveling in the area just past Shallowford Road when they collided with each other due to reasons that are not yet known. The involved vehicles were badly damaged as a result of the crash.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. Multiple people sustained serious injuries as a result of the accident. The injured parties were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
Up to four lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for an extended period of time. Police urged those in the area to use Buford Highway as an alternate route until the scene was cleared.
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.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Car accidents are a leading cause of hospitalizations throughout the state of Georgia every year. Hundreds of thousands of people are injured in car accidents due to the negligence of others. In one recent year’s time, over 116,000 people were injured in car accidents within the state. These accidents happen in many areas but highways are known for being some of the most common places. Car accidents happen in the blink of an eye due to many reasons including distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, and more. It is never easy to face the aftermath of a car accident entirely on your own. This is why you should have the assistance of a legal advocate on your side.
It can be scary to face the aftermath of a car accident. This is why injured victims are urged to speak with an Atlanta car accident attorney as soon as possible. Receiving medical treatment is the first thing that you should do because treatment is one of the first steps in getting better and working on your recovery. From there, you should have the help of an attorney who has handled claims like this in the past. An attorney will help you gather any information that will help you support your claim, including the following:
• Police reports
• Medical records
• Photographs
If you have been injured in a car accident that is not your fault, you have options. You should be prepared to speak with an Atlanta personal injury lawyer who can help you along the way.
Atlanta Car Accident Attorneys
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC have diligently assisted those injured in Georgia car accidents over the years. We are dedicated to helping you recover compensation and work toward results in your claim. We understand that the aftermath of a car accident can be an overwhelming aspect of your life. We are here to help you every step of the way when it comes to your claim. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Atlanta at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options you have at this time.
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.
