Griffin, GA – Injury Accident at GA-16 & Wild Plum Rd Intersection
Griffin, GA (January 12, 2022) – Police confirmed that a car accident with injuries occurred at an intersection in Griffin on Wednesday, January 12.
According to local officials in Spalding County, the accident happened at 10:34 a.m. at the intersection of GA-16 and Wild Plum Road. Two vehicles were traveling in the area when they allegedly entered the intersection at the same time, forcefully colliding with one another. The involved vehicles were badly damaged and had to be towed from the scene.
Numerous responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene to assist those with injuries. One or more victims were hurt in the accident. The unidentified victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries.
All lanes of traffic were blocked in the area of the intersection for a period of time, which led to delays. Police urged those in the area to avoid the intersection until the scene was cleared.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hurt in car accidents due to the negligence of others. In one recent year, over 116,000 people were injured in collisions due to the reckless acts of drivers who share our roads.
These accidents happen in many different areas but intersections are known for being some of the most common places for harm. Car accidents happen due to a wide array of reasons, including some of the following:
- Distracted driving
- Drunk or drugged driving
- Speeding
- Fatigued driving
If you have been injured in a car accident that is not your fault, you may be feeling confused and alone. Luckily, you have options and should have the help of a legal advocate on your side.
Nobody is ever fully prepared to face a car accident on their own. You may be left with an array of questions that only a Griffin car accident lawyer can answer. For instance, what types of evidence do you need to prove that another party is to blame for your collision? What deadlines will you be required to meet when it comes to moving forward with a successful injury claim? Will your case be settled or make it all the way to trial? These are questions that you can answer when you speak with a dedicated Griffin personal injury lawyer.
Griffin Car Accident Attorneys
Facing a car accident is never an easy thing to do, which is why our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to stand by your side when you need us the most. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you in an accident. Having an attorney on your side can ensure that your rights are protected as you work toward compensation for a wide array of damages. Please contact an accident attorney in Griffin at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options are available for you.
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.
