Cartersville, GA – One Injured in Serious Rollover Accident on I-75
Cartersville, GA (January 10, 2022) – One person was seriously injured in a rollover accident on a highway in Cartersville around 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 8.
According to Bartow County officials, the accident happened in the southbound lanes of I-75 around the area of mile marker 293. Police confirmed that a 2002 Toyota 4Runner and a Ford Freestar were traveling south when the vehicles collided forcefully with each other. The Toyota 4Runner then ran off the side of the road where it overturned in the woods. The Ford stopped in the middle of the road. Both of the vehicles sustained severe damages.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The driver of the 4Runner, who has been identified as a 43-year-old man, was seriously injured in the accident. He was transported to Kennestone Hospital for treatment of injuries, though his condition is not yet known.
Due to the severity of the accident, southbound lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for a period of time.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Hundreds of thousands of people are hurt in car accidents in Georgia each year, with car accidents happening every hour of the day throughout the state. In one hour’s time, it is estimated that approximately 70 car accidents occur in Georgia due to the recklessness of others. These accidents take on many forms but rollovers are known for being some of the most severe accidents. In one recent year, over 2% of car accidents were deemed rollovers. These accidents lead to some of the most severe injuries. If you have been hurt in a car accident, you should speak with an attorney who has your best interests in mind.
Many individuals do not know that a car accident could occur at a moment’s notice. When it happens to you, it could leave you in a state of shock that is hard to move away from. Because of this, you should have the assistance of a Cartersville car accident attorney on your side. An attorney can be incredibly beneficial in your claim, especially if you have sustained serious injuries such as the following:
- Spinal cord injuries
- TBIs
- Broken bones
- Paralysis
- Internal organ damage
These injuries tend to land victims in the hospital or cause them to miss out on time at work, which can affect your life in many ways. This is why you should speak with a Cartersville personal injury attorney in your time of need.
Cartersville Car Accident Attorneys
The aftermath of a car accident is never easy to face, which is why our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to help you. You may not be feeling confident after a car accident, but our attorneys have the experience and confidence you need to be successful in your case. After an accident, you should never have to worry about how you will afford to pay the bills that continue piling up. Please contact an accident attorney in Cartersville at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help you in your dire time of need.
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.
