Braselton, GA – Tractor-Trailer Collision in NB Lanes of I-85
Braselton, GA (April 21, 2021) – On Wednesday morning, April 21, a tractor-trailer collision took place on a highway in Braselton.
According to Jackson County officials, the accident happened in the northbound lanes of I-85. It is believed that a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle collided with each other in the area, leading to extensive damages.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene. One or more victims were taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries.
All lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for a short period of time.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Georgia
Because tractor-trailers are some of the largest vehicles on Georgia roads, they are capable of causing some of the most extensive harm in the event of an accident. Hundreds of thousands of serious truck accidents occur every year in the state of Georgia due to the reckless acts of others. In just one recent year’s time, approximately 110,000 people were seriously injured in truck accidents throughout the U.S. Being injured in one of these accidents can turn your life upside-down, which is why you should have the dedicated help of an accident attorney on your side.
Being injured in a Georgia truck accident can have an enormous impact on every aspect of your life. Truck drivers are expected to be some of the safest drivers on our roads but this is not always the case and they sometimes cause severe accidents. There are actually many parties who could be at fault for a truck accident including truck drivers, trucking companies, manufacturers, cargo loaders, and more. If you have sustained serious harm due to a preventable truck accident, you have a variety of options moving forward. It is crucial that you speak with a Georgia personal injury attorney in your time of need.
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent PC have diligently assisted those injured in Georgia truck accidents over the years. We believe that you have many rights to compensation under Georgia law and will stand by your side every step of the way. You should never have to stand alone after an accident that is not your fault. Please contact a Georgia accident attorney that you can rely on at (888) 579-1790 for more information on how you can move forward.
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.
