Atlanta, GA – Car Accident Causes Injuries on I-285 at Arthur B. Langford Jr. Pkwy
Atlanta, GA (July 18, 2021) – On Sunday evening, July 18, a car accident took place on a major highway in Atlanta that led to at least one hospitalization and serious backups in the area.
The accident, according to police, happened around 10:30 p.m. when two or more vehicles collided on Interstate 285 at the Arthur B. Langford Jr. Parkway (Highway 166) for unknown reasons. It appears that at least two vehicles sustained damage in the accident, though it’s unclear how the accident was caused and other cars were spotted on the side of the highway.
Fulton County paramedics were dispatched to the scene, along with fire rescue units and officers with the Atlanta Police Department. Medical personnel found that one or more victims were injured as a result of the accident. The injured parties were treated at the scene or hospitalized, but their current conditions are unknown.
All travel lanes on I-285 were blocked at milepost 4.6 until officers with the Atlanta Police Department were able to clear the scene. Police urged those traveling through the area to use alternate routes.
No further details have been provided, however, police say the investigation into the collision continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accident Injuries in Georgia
Distracted driving, DUI, speeding, fatigue, and more contribute to the more than 115,000 serious car accidents that occur each year across Georgia. In fact, authorities with the Georgia Department of Transportation, multi-vehicle wrecks, and serious injuries resulting from these crashes are on the rise. The Peach State has seen an almost 4% increase in motor vehicle accidents year over year.
It’s clear that hundreds of thousands of victims face the reality of car accidents on Georgia roads in just one year’s time. Unfortunately, these accidents lead to common yet severe injuries including spinal cord damage, TBIs, broken bones, and organ failure. These injuries can be minor or severe in nature, with many of them leading to hospitalizations, causing victims and their families to deal with financial struggles on top of the emotional trauma they feel from their accident.
Nobody should ever have to worry about how they will afford to pay the bills that pile up following an accident that is not their fault. To safeguard your legal rights after a collision caused by another driver’s negligence, it is important that you have legal help on your side every step of the way.
The aftermath of a car accident can bring exorbitant expenses for which no victim is fully prepared. Thankfully, with the help of a Georgia car accident attorney on your side, you may be able to obtain the reimbursement you deserve for a wide array of losses so that it is easier to move forward.
Because the aftermath of a collision can impact you in many ways, our personal injury attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to assist you through these difficult times. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling and want you to know that you are not alone during these times that matter the most. If you have been injured, you should always have the help of a legal advocate by your side who has handled these cases in the past and is familiar with Georgia accident laws. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 or https://attorneykennugent.com/contact-us/ to find out what we can do for you at this time.
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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.