Atlanta, GA – Truck Accident on I-20 Near I-285 Leads to Injuries
Atlanta, GA (December 22, 2021) – At 11:50 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, December 22, a truck accident occurred on a highway in Atlanta.
According to Atlanta officials, the accident happened in the eastbound lanes of I-20 around the area of I-285. A tractor-trailer was traveling in the area when it collided with a passenger vehicle that was also traveling in the eastbound lanes. The passenger vehicle sustained immense front-end damages as a result of the accident.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims sustained injuries as a result of the accident. The injured parties were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
Due to the severity of the collision, a red alert was issued in the area for some time. All lanes were blocked until police cleared the scene.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
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 Georgia roads. This means that they are capable of causing some of the most extensive harm in accidents in Georgia. In fact, hundreds of thousands of people are injured in truck accidents every year. In just one recent year’s time in the entirety of the U.S., over 110,000 people were seriously injured in truck accidents caused by others. These accidents can typically be prevented but continue to occur due to the outright reckless acts of others. If you have been hurt in a truck-related accident, it is crucial that you speak with a skilled accident attorney who has handled these types of claims in the past.
The aftermath of a truck accident can be a difficult thing to face, especially if you are not well-versed in accident laws. Having the help of an Atlanta truck accident attorney on your side can be incredibly beneficial during these difficult times. An attorney will be able to help you with every aspect of your claim, especially knowing that truck accident claims can be complex in nature. Many parties could be at fault for a truck accident, including the following:
- Truck drivers
- Trucking companies
- Manufacturers
- Cargo loaders
It is up to you as an injured victim to show that another party is at fault for your accident. You have options and should have the help of an Atlanta personal injury attorney who can help you every step of the way.
Atlanta Truck Accident Attorneys
Our skilled attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to help you move forward after a life-altering truck accident. We understand how difficult it can be to face the aftermath of a truck accident entirely on your own. Having an attorney on your side can ensure that your rights are being protected after a truck accident, especially because these claims can be difficult to handle on your own. Our attorneys can assist you along the often problematic path toward compensation for a wide array of aspects. Please contact an accident attorney in Atlanta at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options are available for you.
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.