Sandy Springs, GA – Multi-Vehicle Crash on GA-400 Near Abernathy Rd
Sandy Springs, GA (August 14, 2021) – At 11:16 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, August 14, a multi-vehicle crash with injuries occurred in Sandy Springs.
According to Sandy Springs Police, the accident happened in the northbound lanes of GA-400 around the area of Abernathy Road. Several vehicles were traveling in the area when they collided with each other in a chain-reaction crash. The vehicles involved in the accident were badly damaged and had to be towed from the scene.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were called 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. Their conditions are not yet known.
Two left lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for a period of time. Police urged those in the area to use Roswell Road as an alternate route.
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
Hundreds of thousands of people are injured in car accidents throughout the state of Georgia every single year. In just one recent year’s time, over 116,000 people were hurt in car accidents due to the reckless acts of others. These accidents happen in many areas but major highways are among the most common. On our highways, drivers are more likely to engage in reckless acts such as distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, and more. If you have been hurt in a serious car accident caused by another party, you may be feeling alone and confused. Injured victims are urged to seek the immediate help of an attorney that they can trust after an accident.
Being hurt in a car accident can have a huge impact on every aspect of your life. Those injured in car accidents within the state will typically have questions that they cannot answer without the help of a Georgia car accident lawyer. For instance, what types of deadlines will you be required to meet when it comes to moving forward with a successful claim? What evidence do you need to prove that another party is at fault for your accident? Will your case be settled or will it make it all the way to trial? These are questions that you can answer when you speak with a Georgia personal injury attorney.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our accident attorneys are here for you after you have been hurt in a car accident. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you in an accident. Speaking with an attorney can ensure that your rights are being protected after a serious collision. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for aspects such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and so much more. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options are available 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. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.
