Carnesville, GA – One Injured in Tractor-Trailer Accident on I-85
Carnesville, GA (August 10, 2021) – On Tuesday morning, August 10, a tractor-trailer accident with injuries occurred in Carnesville.
According to Georgia State Patrol officials, the accident happened on I-85 around the area of mile marker 170. A tractor-trailer was headed south in the area when the driver did not yield while merging into another lane. This caused it to collide with a second tractor-trailer. The second tractor-trailer went into the median and immediately caught on fire.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One person, who has not yet been identified, was injured in the crash. The victim was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The roadway was blocked in the area for an extended period of time as police worked to clear the scene.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Georgia
Truck accidents do not happen as commonly as other accidents on our roads but, when they do occur, they tend to lead to some of the most extensive harm. In just one recent year’s time in the U.S., over 110,000 serious truck accidents took place due to the outright recklessness of others and caused injuries to those involved. Trucks are some of the largest vehicles on our roads, which means that they tend to cause some of the most catastrophic harm. Being injured in a truck accident can turn a person’s life upside-down in the blink of an eye. If you have been hurt in a truck accident that is not your fault, you should seek the immediate help of an attorney who has your best interests in mind.
Many people are hurt in truck accidents every single year. Those injured in these accidents should have the dedicated help of a Georgia truck accident attorney every step of the way. Because truck drivers spend long periods of time on our roads, they are more likely to become distracted or fall asleep at the wheel. This means that a serious and injurious truck accident could occur in the blink of an eye. If you have been injured in a truck accident, you should always speak with a personal injury attorney in Georgia.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our accident attorneys have handled many truck accident claims in Georgia over the years. We understand how overwhelming a truck accident claim can be and offer our help and resources when you need them the most. Our attorneys will assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for aspects such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and so much more. We are here for you every step of the way, as we believe that you should never be alone after an accident. Please contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options are available for you at this time.
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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.
