Gainesville, GA (October 8, 2024) – A traffic accident happened in Gainesville on the afternoon of October 8. Emergency crews were seen helping at the crash site on McEver Road at around 4:30 p.m. According to reports, the incident happened in the 5500 block of McEver Road near West Hall High School and Barberry Avenue. An unspecified number of vehicles crashed in the area causing at least one individual to sustain injuries. EMS helped wounded individuals and took them to the hospital as needed. Police in Gainesville continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash.
We hope for the full recovery of the wounded parties.
Georgia Car Crashes
Auto accidents happen frequently in the United States and Georgia. According to the NHTSA, the Peach State sees over 400,000 traffic collisions per year. Of these wrecks, over 150,000 individuals are injured, and approximately 1,500 people lose their lives each year.
Unfortunately, driver negligence is the most common cause of car crashes in the United States. Negligent driving is behind 9 out of 10 auto accidents in the US. Some of the most common types of careless driving seen on American roadways today include intoxication, distraction, fatigue, and speeding.
For example, more than 11,000 people end up losing their lives per year due to traffic collisions caused by speeding drivers. Additionally, intoxication is behind around 12,000 fatalities per year.
When you or someone you love has suffered injuries in a traffic accident caused by a negligent driver, you should consider working with an attorney who can help you recover. At Davies Hothem Injury Law, we have worked for many years to help you and your loved ones recover from the difficult aftermath of auto accidents.
Call our law firm at 678-780-7817 to talk to a skilled car crash attorney in Gainesville who can help you recover. You should not have to worry about money at a time like this, which is why we are here to help you through this troubling time.
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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