Douglasville, GA – Car Crash at Veterans Memorial Hwy & Ann Dr Intersection
Douglasville, GA (August 16, 2021) – At 7:41 a.m. on the morning of Monday, August 16, a car crash with injuries occurred at an intersection in Douglasville.
According to police, the accident happened at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway and Ann Drive. Two or more vehicles were traveling in the area when they entered the intersection at the same time, colliding with one another. The vehicles involved in the crash were extensively damaged due to the crash.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries. Their conditions are not yet known.
Numerous lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for some time, which led to delays until police cleared the scene.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the accident continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Every hour of the day, serious car accidents occur in the state of Georgia due to the reckless acts of others. In just one hour’s time, in fact, it is estimated that approximately 70 car accidents took place due to negligent reasons. These accidents happen in a variety of areas but intersections are some of the most common. In just one recent year’s time in the entire U.S., over 2.5 million intersection accidents took place due to reckless reasons, with a large percentage happening in Georgia. These accidents happen due to many different reasons including distracted driving, intoxicated driving, speeding, and more. If you have been hurt in a serious car accident caused by another party, you have many options. It is crucial that you seek the help of an attorney in your time of need.
Nobody ever expects a car accident to occur in Georgia but this is the reality that hundreds of thousands of people suffer from every year. Because of this, you should have the help of a Georgia car accident attorney on your side who can help you answer any questions you have. For instance, what deadlines will you have to meet when it comes to your claim? What evidence do you need to prove that someone else is to blame for your accident? 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 Georgia personal injury attorney.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our skilled and dedicated accident attorneys are here to help you move forward after a car accident that is not your fault. You have many rights under Georgia accident law and we will provide you with the resources you need to be successful in your claim. We will help you work toward compensation to cover a wide array of aspects such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and so much more. If you have been hurt in a car accident, please contact an accident attorney in Georgia 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.