Atlanta, GA – Two-Vehicle Crash with Injuries in WB Lanes of I-20
Atlanta, GA (December 11, 2021) – At 10:26 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, December 11, a two-vehicle crash with injuries occurred in Atlanta.
According to Atlanta Police, the accident happened in the westbound lanes of I-20 around the area of Holmes Drive. Two vehicles were traveling in the westbound lanes when they suddenly collided due to unknown reasons. Photographs taken at the scene showed both vehicles with extensive damages. The vehicles had to be towed from the scene.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims sustained injuries as a result of the accident. The injured victims were hospitalized, though their identities and conditions are not yet known.
Due to the severity of the accident, one or more lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for some time. Police worked to quickly clear the scene.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Car accidents happen every day in Georgia, some of which are minor and others that are incredibly severe in nature. These accidents land hundreds of thousands of people in the hospital every year. In just one recent year’s time, in fact, over 116,000 people sustained injuries in car accidents within the state. These accidents happen in many different areas but highways are some of our most common. This is due to the fact that drivers sometimes drive at high speeds or become distracted on our highways, among many other negligent acts. Your life could be turned upside-down within seconds due to a car accident. If you have sustained injuries and wonder where you can turn, you should have the dedicated help of an attorney on your side.
Being hurt in a car accident can have a huge and lasting impact on every aspect of your life. This is why you should have the skilled help of an Atlanta car accident attorney on your side. An attorney will be able to help you if you have sustained serious injuries, including the following:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- TBIs
- Fractures
- Organ damage
These injuries are sometimes so severe that they land victims in the hospital and cause them to miss out on time in the workplace. You should speak with a knowledgeable and compassionate Atlanta personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after a collision.
Atlanta Car Accident Attorneys
Our accident attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to help you move forward after a car accident that is not your fault. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling and offer our help and resources in your time of need. Having an attorney on your side can ensure that your rights are being protected. You may find that you are eligible for a wide array of financial damages. Please contact an accident attorney in Atlanta at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help you 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.
