Gainesville, GA (November 18, 2024) – A serious traffic accident was reported to police and paramedics in Gainesville on November 18.
At approximately 7:00 p.m., the crash happened between an unspecified number of vehicles on the Old Cornelia Highway near Pierce Road. Reports from local sources show that a dump truck was involved in the collision, however; the exact circumstances of the wreck remain under police investigation. Those with injuries were treated at the scene before being taken by ambulance to area hospitals. Traffic was backed up in the area while crews worked at the scene, and local drivers were forced to use alternate routes.
Our thoughts are with those involved. We hope for their full recovery.
Georgia Car Crashes
Each year, Georgia experiences hundreds of thousands of car accidents, with an average of approximately 300,000 collisions annually. These accidents can occur for various reasons, but the leading cause of automobile wrecks in Georgia and across the United States is driver error, which accounts for over 94% of all crashes.
Driver negligence manifests in several forms, including distraction, intoxication, speeding, and fatigue. Together, these four types of driver negligence contribute to millions of accidents every year. Specifically, driver distraction is responsible for 10% of the national accident fatality rate, while intoxicated driving causes nearly 30% of all fatal traffic accidents in the United States.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a personal injury accident in Georgia, it may be beneficial to consult with a car crash attorney who can help you recover in multiple ways. After a serious car accident, you may be experiencing physical, emotional, and financial distress. If you know that your accident was caused by another person’s negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation for the damages you have endured.
Our team of experienced personal injury attorneys in Gainesville, along with offices throughout the country, is available to answer any questions you may have regarding your injury accident. Call today at (678) 780-7817 to connect with a dedicated Georgia personal injury attorney and find out if you have the right to pursue a claim for your injuries and losses.
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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