Atlanta, GA (September 29, 2024) – At approximately 7:00 p.m., on Sunday evening, September 29, a car accident occurred in Atlanta that resulted in injuries and delays in traffic. EMS, police, and other responders were seen helping at the wreck site on Morningside Drive near Highland Avenue. Currently, the cause of the incident is still being investigated by area authorities. Those with serious injuries were treated on-site before being taken to the hospital for further care. Their identities have not been reported at this time.
Police in Atlanta continue to investigate.
Georgia Auto Collisions
Hundreds of thousands of car accidents happen in the state of Georgia each year. There are around 300,000 car wrecks reported in the Peach State yearly, a large percentage of which end in injuries and even fatalities. These collisions can take place for a multitude of different reasons. The leading cause of Georgia car accidents and accidents throughout the United States is driver negligence, which contributes to more than 94% of collisions.
Across the United States, auto accidents are among the top ten reasons why American people end up with severe injuries or even losing their lives. Unfortunately, the majority of these accidents are preventable.
Driver negligence can be displayed through speeding, fatigue, and distraction. Driver distraction contributes to millions of auto crashes every year. Distracted driving accounts for approximately 10% of the national fatality rate related to traffic collisions. Driver intoxication results in about 30% of all fatal collisions in the United States. Additionally, over 1,500 people lose their lives in traffic collisions caused by drivers who are over-tired while behind the wheel.
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a Georgia personal injury accident, contact the Davies Hothem Law Firm today to be connected with a personal injury who will provide you with the help you need during this difficult time. We can get you financial compensation for a long list of damages that may have resulted from your recent accident. Things like medical bills, lost wages, car repair costs, and more may be eligible for financial compensation when you work with a skilled car crash lawyer.
Our skilled and experienced personal injury attorneys in Atlanta will help you recover in more ways than one. Call our law firm at (678) 780-7817 today to talk to someone about your injury claim so you can get your life back on track as soon as possible.
Notes: At Davies Hothem Injury Law, our team compiles accident information in Georgia from various external sources, such as news outlets, police reports, social media, and witness statements. Please note, that the specifics of this incident have not been independently verified by our team. If you notice any errors in our report, kindly contact Davies Hothem Injury Law, and we will promptly make the necessary corrections or remove the content as required.
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