Buford, GA – Multi-Vehicle Crash with Injuries in SB Lanes of I-985
Buford, GA (August 16, 2021) – At 8:31 a.m. on the morning of Monday, August 16, a multi-vehicle crash with injuries occurred in Buford.
According to officials, the accident happened in the southbound lanes of I-985 around the area of exit 8, Friendship Road. Two or more vehicles were traveling in the area when they collided with each other due to reasons that are not yet known. The vehicles involved in the accident were badly damaged as a result.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were called to the scene to help those with injuries. One or more victims, who have not yet been identified, were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Their conditions are not known at this time.
The roadway was blocked in the area for an extended period of time as 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.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are seriously injured in car accidents throughout the state of Georgia. In just one recent year’s time, it is estimated that over 116,000 people were injured in car accidents due to the outright reckless acts of others. These accidents happen on our major highways due to many different reasons including distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, fatigued driving, and more. These accidents happen in the blink of an eye when drivers are not paying close attention to the roads around them. It is up to you as an injured victim to prove that another party is to blame for your accident. If you have suffered from injuries in a car accident, you should speak with an attorney that you can trust in your time of need.
Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a car accident on their own. You may need the assistance of a Georgia car accident attorney to answer any questions that you have along the way. For instance, what types of deadlines will you be expected to meet as you move forward with your case? What evidence will you need to prove that another party is to blame for your accident? Will your case be settled or will it make it all the way to trial? These are questions that you can answer when you speak with a Georgia personal injury attorney.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our accident attorneys are here for you after you have been seriously injured in a car accident that is not your fault. We understand how overwhelming an accident can be on physical, emotional, and financial levels. We will help you hold a party responsible for the harm that they have caused you. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for aspects such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and so much more. You have options as you move forward. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can assist 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.
