Sandy Springs, GA – Car Accident in EB Lanes of I-285 Leads to Injuries
Sandy Springs, GA (August 8, 2021) – At 8 p.m. on the evening of Sunday, August 8, a car accident with injuries occurred on a highway in Sandy Springs.
According to Fulton County officials, the accident happened in the eastbound lanes of I-285 around the area of exit 26, Glenridge Drive. Two or more vehicles were traveling in the area when one lost control, causing the others to slam into one another. The vehicles involved in the accident were extensively damaged as a result. Tow trucks were called to the scene to remove damaged vehicles.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries. Their conditions are not yet known.
Two left lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for an extended period of time.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the accident continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Car accidents happen in the blink of an eye throughout the state of Georgia. Every year, hundreds of thousands of car accidents occur, with many of them happening on major highways. In just one recent year’s time, it is estimated that approximately 116,000 people were hurt in car accidents due to the reckless acts of others. These accidents occur in the blink of an eye due to a variety of reasons including driver distractions, drunk driving, speeding, and more. It is up to you as an injured victim to prove that another party is at fault for your accident. If you have been injured and wonder where you can turn, you should speak with an accident attorney who has your best interests in mind.
Many individuals who have been hurt in a car accident will need the help of a Georgia car accident lawyer. This is especially true if you have suffered from serious injuries such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, organ damage, paralysis, burns, and more. These injuries sometimes land victims in the hospital and cause them to miss out on time at work. As you get back on your feet, you should never have to worry about the bills that pile up against you. Being injured in a car accident can impact your life in many ways, which is why you should speak with a Georgia personal injury attorney that you can trust.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our dedicated attorneys are here to help you move forward after a serious car accident. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling after an accident and offer our help and resources in your time of need. Our attorneys will assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for aspects such as medical bills, lost income, therapy costs, surgeries, and more. If you have been injured in a car accident, you have a variety of options available for you. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options are available for you in your time of need.
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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.
