Monroe, GA – Woman Injured in Pedestrian Accident on Spring St
Monroe, GA (April 17, 2021) – Around 2:20 p.m. on the afternoon of Friday, April 16, a woman was seriously injured in a pedestrian accident in Monroe.
According to the Georgia State Patrol, the accident happened on Spring Street. A 23-year-old woman was trying to cross the street in the area of Wayne Street when he was struck by a Hyundai Elantra driven by a 27-year-old woman.
Paramedics and numerous other local responders were dispatched to the scene to help. The pedestrian woman was transported by ambulance to Piedmont Athens Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The driver of the vehicle was not injured. She remained at the scene and cooperated with the police.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable parties on our roads who are prone to some of the most extensive harm in the event of an accident. Far too many pedestrians are killed or catastrophically injured in accidents every year due to the recklessness of others. In just 2018 alone, it was determined that approximately 260 pedestrians were killed in Georgia and many others were injured. If you have sustained harm due to a pedestrian accident, it is crucial that you have the help of an attorney on your side.
Many victims are seriously injured in pedestrian accidents each year throughout the state of Georgia. Some of the most life-altering injuries that result from these accidents include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, fractures, paralysis, and more. These injuries cause many victims to spend an extended time in the hospital and away from the workplace as they work on their recovery. If you have suffered harm due to a pedestrian accident, you should be prepared to speak with a Georgia personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Our Georgia accident attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC have diligently assisted those injured in pedestrian accidents over the years. We understand how traumatic a pedestrian accident can be and offer a helping hand when you need it the most. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation to cover aspects such as medical bills, pain and suffering, therapy costs, and more. Please do not hesitate to contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options are available for 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.