Woodstock, GA – Tractor-Trailer Collision Leads to Injuries on I-575
Woodstock, GA (August 16, 2021) – Around 8 a.m. on the morning of Monday, August 16, a tractor-trailer collision occurred in Woodstock.
According to police, the accident happened in the southbound lanes of I-575 around the area of the Ridgewalk Parkway. A tractor-trailer was traveling in the area when it forcefully collided with one or more other vehicles. The vehicles involved in the collision were badly damaged as a result.
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 injured in the crash. They were taken to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries.
The roadway was blocked in the area of the accident for an extended period of time as police cleared the scene.
No further details have been released but the investigation continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Georgia
Because tractor-trailers are some of the largest vehicles on our roads, they are capable of causing some of the most extensive harm in the event of an accident. Vehicles share the roads with these large vehicles on all major highways, which means that there is always a chance for a serious truck accident. Truck drivers owe a duty of care to others on our roads to keep them safe from harm at all times. Unfortunately, no matter what safety measures and regulations are put into place, a truck accident could still occur in the blink of an eye. Injured victims may be feeling alone and confused after a truck accident, which is why victims are urged to seek the help of a skilled attorney.
Being injured in a truck accident can be a challenging and devastating time in your life, which is why you may need the dedicated help of a Georgia truck accident attorney on your side. Many people who have been hurt in these accidents will suffer from catastrophic injuries such as spinal cord injuries, TBIs, broken bones, organ damage, burns, and more. If you have suffered from medical bills caused by a truck crash, you may find that there is no way to pay for these bills on your own. It is crucial that you speak with a dedicated Georgia personal injury attorney who has handled these types of cases in the past.
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here for you after a truck accident that was caused by another party. Truck accidents are massively different from car accidents, which means that there are many complexities that you could face along the way when it comes to your case. For instance, many different parties could be at fault for your truck accident including truck drivers, trucking companies, manufacturers, cargo loaders, and more. If you have sustained injuries in a truck accident, you have many options as you move forward. 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. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.
