Cartersville, GA – Serious Car Accident Leads to Injuries in NB Lanes of I-75
Cartersville, GA (November 22, 2022) – One person sustained serious injuries in a car accident that took place on a highway in Cartersville on the morning of Sunday, November 20.
According to Georgia State Patrol officials, the accident happened around 5:05 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-75 around the area of mile marker 297. Police confirmed that a Jaguar F-Type was traveling north on the highway when a second vehicle merged into their lane. The driver of the Jaguar attempted to swerve so that they could avoid the collision but lost control, causing the vehicle to crash against a guardrail and re-enter the roadway. It was then struck by a Ford 500, leading to extensive damages. A Hyundai Sonata then struck the Jaguar.
Several local responders, including paramedics and Cartersville fire crews, were called to the scene to help those in need. One person inside one of the involved vehicles sustained a broken neck and was critically injured. The unidentified party was taken to the hospital by medical helicopter but their current condition is not known. Police have also not confirmed the conditions of the other parties.
The roadway was blocked in several northbound lanes of traffic for some time. Police worked to clear the scene as quickly as possible.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues. Police will update with more information when it becomes available.
We offer our warmest sympathies to the party who has been seriously injured in the accident.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Car accidents have, unfortunately, been increasing on our roads throughout the state of Georgia over recent years. Hundreds of thousands of people are now injured in these collisions each year. In just 2020, the Georgia Department of Transportation estimated that over 125,000 people were hurt in car accidents due to the negligence of others. Having your life turned upside-down in a car accident can come as a surprise to you, leaving you in a difficult position. Luckily, with the help of an attorney, you can move forward knowing that your rights are being protected.
Facing the aftermath of a car accident can be a difficult thing to endure. You may have a variety of questions that you cannot answer without the help of a Cartersville car accident attorney on your side. An attorney can play a vital role in your claim if you have sustained any of the following injuries:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Organ damage
- Broken bones
- Paralysis
- Burns
These injuries sometimes land victims in the hospital or cause them to miss out on vital time in the workplace. Because of this, you should seek the immediate help of a Cartersville personal injury lawyer in your time of need.
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here for you after a Georgia car accident that has affected every aspect of your life. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you in an accident. Our attorneys will help you work toward the compensation that you need to get back on your feet during these difficult times. Please contact a car accident attorney in Cartersville at (888) 579-1790 for more information on how we can assist you every step of the way.
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.
