Decatur, GA – Car Crash at Covington Hwy & Panola Rd Intersection
Decatur, GA (September 16, 2021) – At 6:53 a.m. on Thursday morning, September 16, a car crash with injuries occurred in Decatur.
According to Atlanta Police, the accident happened at the intersection of Covington Highway and Panola Road. Several vehicles were traveling in the area when they entered the intersection at the same time, colliding with each other. The vehicles involved in the accident were badly damaged as a result.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were called to the scene to help those with injuries. One or more victims were injured in the accident. The injured victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment, though their conditions are not yet known.
Due to the severity of the accident, several lanes of traffic were blocked for some time. This led to delays in the area.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues 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 throughout the entire state of Georgia. Hundreds of thousands of people are actually injured in car accidents throughout Georgia every single year. In just one recent year, over 116,000 people were hurt in these collisions due to the recklessness of others. Car accidents happen in many different areas but intersections are some of the most common and dangerous. These accidents happen in the blink of an eye due to negligent reasons. Some of these reasons include driver distractions, intoxication, speeding, and more. If you have been seriously injured in a car accident that is not your fault, you may be feeling alone and confused. It is imperative that you seek the help of an attorney that you can trust in your time of need.
Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a car accident on their own. You may have questions that only a Decatur car accident lawyer can answer. This is especially true if you have sustained serious injuries in a car accident. These injuries include traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, organ damage, burns, and more. These injuries sometimes land victims in the hospital for days, weeks, or months at a time. On top of this, you may spend time away from the workplace until you get back on your feet. You should speak with a knowledgeable and dedicated Decatur personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Decatur Car Accident Attorneys
Our accident attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to help you move forward after an accident that is not your fault. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you in the event of an accident. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for a wide array of aspects such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. You should never have to stand alone after a serious accident. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Decatur at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help 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. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.
