Jasper, GA – Serious Injuries Reported in Car Crash on GA-515
Jasper, GA (November 6, 2021) – At 2 p.m. on the afternoon of Saturday, November 6, a car crash with serious injuries occurred in Jasper.
According to Gilmer County officials, the accident happened on GA-515 around the area of mile marker 3 and Whitestone Road. A driver was traveling in the southbound lanes of traffic when the driver lost control of their vehicle. The vehicle went off the side of the road and crashed, leading to extensive damages.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims were injured as a result of the accident. The injured parties were airlifted to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
All southbound lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for a period of time as police worked to clear the scene.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Car accidents occur every hour of the day throughout the state of Georgia. In just one hour’s time, over 70 car accidents took place due to the recklessness of others. Hundreds of thousands of people are hurt in car accidents every single year in the state of Georgia. In just one recent year’s time, over 116,000 people were injured due to car accidents caused by others within the state. These accidents happen in the blink of an eye on our major roads. Some of the most common reasons for car accidents include distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, and more. If you have been injured in a collision, you should always have the dedicated help of a legal advocate on your side.
Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a car accident entirely on their own. If you have been hurt in a car accident, you should always have the help of a Jasper car accident lawyer on your side. An attorney can help you with many aspects of your claim. This is especially true if you have sustained serious injuries, such as the following:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Organ damage
- Fractures
These injuries tend to land victims in the hospital or cause them to miss out on time in the workplace. If you have been hurt in a serious collision, you should speak with a Jasper personal injury attorney that you can rely on.
Jasper Car Accident Attorneys
Our accident attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to help you every step of the way after a Georgia car accident that is not your fault. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling after a car accident and offer our help and resources in your time of need. Our attorneys can assist you along the often problematic path toward compensation for a wide array of damages. We are here for you when you need us the most. Please contact an accident attorney in Jasper at (888) 579-1790 for more information on how we can assist 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.
