Atlanta, GA (September 29, 2024) – A traffic accident with injuries was reported to police in Atlanta on September 29.
At around 5:42 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of the accident on Northside Drive. A 911 caller had reported the incident to police who went to the wreck site near Martin Luther King Drive Southwest. One or more victims were treated and taken to the hospital as needed. Currently, their names have not been reported. Police in Atlanta are still investigating the details of the crash.
We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured victims.
Georgia Car Accidents
The state of Georgia sees hundreds of thousands of car accidents per year. On average, there are approximately 300,000 collisions in the Peach State every year. These accidents can happen for several different reasons. The leading cause of automobile wrecks in Georgia and throughout the United States is currently driver error, accounting for over 94% of crashes.
Driver negligence comes in many forms, including distraction, intoxication, speeding, and fatigue. Those four types of driver negligence contribute to millions of accidents per year. Driver distraction accounts for 10% of the national accident fatality rate, while intoxication causes nearly 30% of all fatal traffic accidents in the United States.
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a Georgia personal injury accident, you should consider working alongside a car crash attorney who can help you recover in more ways than one. You may be suffering physically, emotionally, and financially after a serious car accident. If you know your wreck was caused by another person’s negligence, you should be eligible to collect financial compensation for the damages you have endured.
Our experienced personal injury attorneys in Atlanta are located throughout the country and are available to answer any questions you may have about your injury accident. Call today to be connected with our dedicated Georgia personal injury attorney at (678) 780-7817 to see if you have the right to pursue a claim for your injuries and losses.
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