Cartersville, GA – Injuries Reported in Serious Car Crash on Old Alabama Rd
Cartersville, GA (April 4, 2022) – Around 4:33 p.m. on the afternoon of Monday, April 4, a car crash with injuries took place on a roadway in Cartersville.
According to Bartow County officials, the accident happened on Old Alabama Road in the southern portion of the County. Two or more vehicles were traveling in the area when one or more lost control, causing the vehicles to collide with one another. The involved vehicles were badly damaged and had to be towed from the scene.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims sustained serious injuries in the accident. The injured parties, who have not yet been identified, were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
The roadway was blocked in the area for an extended period of time. Police urged those in the area to use an alternate route until the scene was cleared.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident remains ongoing at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Car accidents are a leading cause of hospitalizations in Georgia and beyond. Every year, these accidents increase on our roads, affecting hundreds of thousands of victims. In 2020 alone, the Georgia Department of Transportation confirmed that over 331,000 car accidents happened within the state, with a large percentage of these accidents leading to injuries. These collisions happen on our major roads due to a wide array of reasons, including some of the following:
- Driver distractions
- Drunk or drugged driving
- Speeding
- Falling asleep at the wheel
You will have to show that another party is at fault for your accident if you want to be successful moving forward. It is important that you speak with a skilled legal advocate during these difficult times.
The aftermath of a car accident can be a confusing time in your life that leaves you with many questions. These are questions that only a Cartersville car accident attorney will be able to answer. For instance, what types of evidence do you need to prove that another party is at fault for your accident? What deadlines will you be required to meet when it comes to moving forward with a claim? Will your claim be settled or will it make it all the way to trial? These are questions that you can answer when you speak with a dedicated Cartersville personal injury attorney.
Cartersville Car Accident Attorneys
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to assist you after you have been hurt in a car accident that was caused by another party. We understand how difficult it can be to move forward both physically and financially after an accident that is not your fault. Our attorneys will help you work toward the compensation you deserve for a wide array of financial damages during these difficult times. Please do not hesitate to contact a car accident attorney in Cartersville at (888) 579-1790 for more information on your available options.
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.
