McDonough, GA – Injuries Reported in Tractor-Trailer Collision on I-75
McDonough, GA (May 12, 2021) – At 8:44 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, May 12, a serious tractor-trailer collision with injuries occurred in McDonough.
According to officials, the accident happened in the northbound lanes of I-75 around the area of Jonesboro Road. A tractor-trailer was traveling in the area when it was involved in a forceful collision with at least one passenger vehicle. The vehicles involved in the collision were left with severe damages.
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 unknown injuries.
The left lane of traffic on the highway was entirely blocked for some time.
No further details have been released but the investigation continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Georgia
Because tractor-trailers are some of the largest vehicles that navigate our roads, they are capable of causing extensive harm to those involved in accidents. Georgia is no stranger to truck accidents, which happen every single year due to the negligence of multiple parties. In just one recent year’s time in the U.S., over 110,000 individuals were hospitalized with serious injuries as a result of truck accidents. These collisions occur in the blink of an eye and lead to immense harm in some. If you have been injured in a truck accident and wonder where you can turn, you should have the help of an attorney on your side.
Being injured in a Georgia truck accident can have an enormous impact on every aspect of your life. In the blink of an eye, your life could be turned upside-down due to one of these accidents. Many parties could be at fault for these accidents including truck drivers, trucking companies, manufacturers, cargo loaders, and other related parties. These claims can be entirely complex and leave you with a variety of questions that you may not be able to answer on your own. Because of this, you should have a skilled Georgia personal injury attorney on your side.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our attorneys have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those injured in serious truck accidents throughout the state. We believe that you have many options for recovery under Georgia law and should never have to stand alone. Our attorneys are here for you as you navigate the complicated legal system for the first time. If you have been injured and you are unsure about where you can turn, please 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.
