Atlanta, GA (September 26, 2024) – An auto accident with injuries happened on an interstate in the Berkeley Park area of Atlanta on September 24.
Shortly before 8:00 a.m., the incident occurred on Interstate 75 near Northside Drive. Injuries were confirmed following the wreck and at least one person was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Emergency response teams, including firefighters, police, and medical personnel were seen helping at the crash site. Upon arrival, they found several vehicles that had been involved in the crash, blocking multiple lanes of the highway. Authorities were forced to close a portion of the interstate to clear the wreckage and help the injured victims. EMS provided medical care at the scene and transported at least one victim to an area hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The specific nature of any injuries suffered in the wreck has not been disclosed at this time.
Police in Atlanta continue to investigate.
Georgia Auto Collisions
Hundreds of thousands of traffic accidents happen in the state of Georgia per year. On average, over 400,000 auto accidents are reported per year in the Peach State. Unfortunately, more than 150,000 people sustain injuries in these collisions while over 1,000 end up losing their lives.
In Georgia, and the rest of the United States, driver negligence is the main cause of the majority of reported car wrecks. In one recent year, over 11,000 people lost their lives in auto accidents caused by intoxicated driving. Additionally, more than 400,000 traffic collisions happen each year caused by negligent drivers. Negligent driving is behind over 90% of reported car crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.
When you or a loved one has been hurt in a traffic accident, it is important to determine the cause of the wreck. If you think it was caused by a negligent driver, you should consider working with a car crash lawyer in Atlanta who can help you recover. At Davies Hothem Injury Law, we have what it takes to get you the financial compensation you need and deserve.
Contact our skilled and experienced personal injury law firm at (678) 780-7817 to be connected with a skilled car accident lawyer who can help you. You deserve to be able to collect full and fair financial compensation for the losses and damages that were imposed upon you. Please do not hesitate to call our firm to learn more about our ability to help you through this difficult time.
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