Marietta, GA – Injuries Reported in Tractor-Trailer Accident on I-75 at Delk Rd
Marietta, GA (June 17, 2021) – Around 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, June 16, serious injuries were reported after a tractor-trailer accident occurred on a busy highway in the Marietta area.
Authorities say that the incident occurred on Interstate 75 after a truck transporting wood lost its load on the interstate, causing several secondary collisions.
Delays in the southbound lanes stretched back to Kennesaw after the massive load of two-by-fours spilled onto the interstate near the Delk Road exit in Marietta. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the driver was cited, and further details about those involved have not been released.
Paramedics and fire rescue units were photographed at the scene but the number of total victims involved is still unclear.
The investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Georgia
Truck accidents are some of the most severe, catastrophic incidents on Georgia roads due to the fact that trucks are some of the largest vehicles on our roads. In just one recent year’s time throughout the United States, more than 110,000 people were seriously injured as a result of truck accidents.
Typically, truck drivers are some of the safest drivers on our roads, but they or their heavy-duty equipment still cause many accidents each year. Mistakes happen in the blink of an eye. Whether a truck crash is caused by brake failure, driver error, DUI, tight deadlines, or faulty equipment, big-rigs present a unique risk and danger to many motorists on the road. Not only can these accidents involving truck tires and other debris cause serious damage to other vehicles, but they are also responsible for a large portion of motor vehicle fatalities overall.
If you have suffered injuries due to a truck accident, you have options and should seek the immediate help of an attorney.
Being injured in a Georgia truck accident might be one of the most challenging things that you have ever endured. Because truck drivers spend a long period of time on our roads, they are more likely to fall asleep at the wheel or drive distracted, leading to devastating collisions and critical injuries. For example, when a truck driver loses control and causes an accident, their tractor-trailer may collide with numerous other passenger vehicles, forcing them off of the highway as well. Thankfully, injured victims and their families can seek the immediate help of a Georgia personal injury attorney.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our goal is to serve our clients diligently and compassionately. Over the years, we’ve represented countless victims and helped them safeguard their legal rights after they’ve been involved in truck accidents caused by negligence. If you’ve been involved in one of these wrecks, you have every right to hold a party responsible for the harm that they have caused you in the midst of an accident. In addition to causing catastrophic consequences, truck accidents are extremely complex in nature, which is why you should contact a skilled attorney right away. Learn more about protecting your rights and the rights of your loved ones and contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 for the help you deserve.
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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.