Atlanta, GA – Tractor-Trailer Collision on I-75 Near Fulton St
Atlanta, GA (August 16, 2021) – At 5:26 a.m. on the morning of Monday, August 16, a tractor-trailer collision occurred on a highway in Atlanta.
According to police, the accident happened in the southbound lanes of I-75 around the area of Fulton Street. A tractor-trailer was traveling in the area when it collided with a passenger vehicle due to reasons that are not yet known. The vehicles involved in the accident sustained damages as a result.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims, who have not yet been identified, were taken to local hospitals for treatment of unknown injuries.
The area was blocked for an extended period of time as police cleared the scene.
No further details have been released. The investigation remains ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Georgia
Because tractor-trailers are such large vehicles on our roads, they are capable of causing extensive harm in the event of an accident with smaller vehicles. In fact, many victims are seriously injured or even killed in these catastrophic accidents every single year. The aftermath of a truck accident can have a huge impact on a person’s life but this is the reality that they must face every year within the state. In just one recent year’s time, over 110,000 people were seriously injured in truck accidents due to the recklessness of others. These accidents can typically be prevented but still happen due to negligent reasons. The aftermath of a truck accident can have a huge impact on your life, which is why you should have the dedicated help of an attorney on your side after an accident.
Being injured in a truck crash might be one of the most challenging things that you have ever endured due to the fact that these accidents can be incredibly complex. Some of the most life-altering injuries that stem from truck accidents include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, organ damage, paralysis, and more. These injuries sometimes land victims in the hospital and cause them to miss out on time in the hospital. Many different parties could be at fault for a truck accident, which is why you should always be prepared for what’s to come. Injured victims should speak with a Georgia truck accident attorney as soon as possible after an accident. See our proven track record of success representing those injured in truck accidents at www.attorneykennugent.com.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our accident attorneys are here for you after you have been hurt in a truck accident that is not your fault. Truck drivers are expected to abide by many rules and regulations but this does not always occur, which is why these accidents still occur across Georgia every single year. Your life could be severely impacted by a truck accident that was caused by another party. Because of this, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible. Please 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. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.
