Palmetto, GA – Car Crash on I-85 Near Collinsworth Rd Leads to Injuries
Palmetto, GA (July 26, 2021) – Around 5:45 p.m. on the evening of Monday, July 26, a car crash with injuries occurred in Palmetto.
According to Coweta County officials, the accident happened in the northbound lanes of I-85 around the area o exit 56, Collinsworth Road. Several vehicles were traveling in the area when they collided with each other due to reasons that are not yet known. The vehicles involved in the accident were extensively damaged as a result.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims, who have not yet been identified, were taken to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries.
The roadway was blocked in several lanes for an extended period of time as police cleared the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of hospitalizations throughout the entire state of Georgia. In fact, every single year, hundreds of thousands of people are injured as a result of car accidents within the state. In just one recent year’s time in Georgia, over 116,000 people were hurt in car accidents throughout the state, with a large percentage happening on our major highways. These accidents happen due to many different reasons including distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, fatigued driving, and more. It is never easy to prove that another party is to blame for your accident on your own. If you have been hurt in a car accident, you should always have the help of an attorney on your side.
Facing the aftermath of a Georgia car accident is not always an easy thing to do on your own. The truth is, many people are seriously injured as a result of these accidents. Some of the most common injuries that stem from car accidents include spinal cord injuries, TBIs, broken bones, organ damage, and more. These injuries tend to land victims in the hospital and cause them to miss out on time in the workplace. As you work on your physical recovery, you may wonder where you can turn financially. Injured victims are urged to speak with a Georgia car accident attorney that they can trust. See our proven track record of success representing those injured in car accidents at www.attorneykennugent.com.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our accident attorneys are here to help you move forward after a serious car accident. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling after a collision and offer our help and resources when you need them the most. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation to cover many aspects such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and so much more. If you have been hurt in a car accident, you should always have legal help by your side. Please contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help 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.