Sandy Springs, GA – Tractor-Trailer Accident and Fire on I-285
Sandy Springs, GA (August 11, 2021) – At 8:17 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, August 11, a tractor-trailer accident and fire occurred in Sandy Springs.
According to local officials, the accident happened in the eastbound lanes of I-285 around the area of exit 22, New Northside Drive. A tractor-trailer was traveling in the area when it was involved in a forceful collision with one or more other vehicles. The accident led to extensive damages to the involved vehicles.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims were injured as a result of the accident. The injured parties were taken to the hospital in unknown condition.
Police issued a red alert in the area until the scene was cleared. All lanes were blocked and police urged those in the area to avoid the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Georgia
Because trucks are some of the largest vehicles on our roads, they are capable of causing immense harm to those involved in serious accidents. Truck drivers are supposed to be some of the safest drivers on our roads but this does not mean that these accidents never occur. In just one recent year’s time in the U.S., over 110,000 people were seriously injured in truck accidents due to the outright recklessness of others. Being injured in a truck accident can turn your life upside-down in the blink of an eye. Because of this, you should have the dedicated help of an accident attorney on your side.
The aftermath of a Georgia truck accident can have a huge impact on every aspect of your life. These accidents can be incredibly complex in nature. This is because many parties could be at fault for your truck accident including truck drivers, trucking companies, manufacturers, cargo loaders, and more. It is up to you to prove that another party is liable for your accident and the harm that you have sustained. You will likely be left with a variety of questions that you may not be able to answer on your own in the midst of a truck accident. Because of this, you should speak with a Georgia truck accident attorney in your time of need. See our proven track record of success representing those injured in truck accidents at www.attorneykennugent.com.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our attorneys are here for you after you have been hurt in a truck accident that is not your fault. We understand how devastating these accidents can be and offer our help and resources along the way. Speaking with an attorney can ensure that your rights are being protected after a truck crash. We will help you obtain compensation for a wide array of aspects in your time of need. If you have been hurt in a truck accident caused by another party, please contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help 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.
