Cartersville, GA – Tractor-Trailer Accident with Injuries on I-75
Cartersville, GA (May 28, 2021) – On Friday night, May 28, a tractor-trailer accident with injuries occurred on a highway in Cartersville.
According to Bartow County officials, the accident happened in the southbound lanes of I-75 around the area of Cassville Road. A tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle were traveling in the area when they collided with each other due to unknown reasons. The accident led to extensive damages to the passenger vehicle.
Paramedics and numerous other local responders were dispatched to the scene to help those with injuries. One or more victims were hospitalized, though their conditions are not yet known.
The accident led to extensive delays in the area.
No further details have been released but the investigation continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Georgia
Trucks are the largest vehicles that navigate Georgia roads, which means that they are capable of causing severe accidents. Every year, hundreds of thousands of truck accidents occur in the entirety of the U.S. In just one recent year’s time in the U.S., over 110,000 people were seriously injured as a result of truck accidents within the state. Though truck drivers are expected to be some of the safest drivers on our roads, these accidents still take place every year. Injured parties are urged to seek the help of an attorney as soon as possible.
The aftermath of a Georgia truck accident might be one of the most devastating things that you have ever endured. Because truck drivers are expected to spend long periods of time on our roads, they could become distracted or drive while fatigued. This could cause a severe accident in the blink of an eye. Injured victims have a variety of options moving forward. See our proven track record of success representing those injured in Georgia truck accidents at www.attorneykennugent.com.
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC have diligently assisted those injured in truck accidents over the years. We believe that you have every right to hold a party responsible for their actions after one of these collisions. If your life has been altered due to a truck accident that is not your fault, you have a variety of options. You should never have to stand alone during one of the most traumatic times in your life. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help 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.
