Gainesville, GA – Dump Truck Crash at GA-369 & Whitmire Dr Intersection
Gainesville, GA (August 12, 2021) – At 10:03 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, August 12, a dump truck crash occurred at an intersection in Gainesville.
According to police, the accident happened at the intersection of GA-369 and Whitmire Drive. A dump truck was traveling in the area when it entered the intersection, colliding with another vehicle. The vehicles involved in the accident were extensively damaged and had to be towed from the scene.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims, who have not yet been identified, were taken to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries. Their conditions are not yet known.
All lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for an extended period of time. Police urged those in the area to avoid the area until the scene was cleared.
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.
Truck Accidents in Georgia
Trucks are some of the largest vehicles on our roads, which means that they are capable of causing immense harm in the event of an accident. Hundreds of thousands of people are hurt as a result of truck accidents every single year. In just one recent year’s time in the entirety of the U.S., over 110,000 people were seriously injured in truck accidents within the country. These accidents happen in the blink of an eye due to the negligence of others. If you have been hurt in a truck accident, you have a variety of options moving forward. You should have the help of an accident attorney on your side.
Being injured in a truck accident might be one of the most challenging things that you have ever endured. Because of this, you should have the dedicated help of a Georgia truck accident attorney on your side who can help you. Because truck drivers spend an extended period of time on our roads, they are more likely to become distracted or fall asleep at the wheel, causing a serious accident. Many different parties could be at fault for an accident including truck drivers, trucking companies, manufacturers, cargo loaders, and more. If you have been hurt in a serious truck accident that is not your fault, you should speak with a Georgia personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our accident attorneys will stand by your side every step of the way as you navigate the legal system after a truck accident. We believe that you have every right to hold a party liable for the harm that they have caused you in the event of an accident. We understand how complex truck accident claims are and will help you along the way. You may find that you are eligible for many types of compensation such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. Please contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can assist 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.
