Gwinnett Co., GA (December 19, 2024) – Emergency responders were sent to the scene of a serious car crash in Gwinnett County on December 19. The incident took place at approximately 2:21 p.m. on Interstate 85 near Hamilton Mill Road. An unknown number of vehicles collided in the right lanes of the interstate, causing at least one person to sustain injuries. Paramedics evaluated injured victims at the scene and transported those in need of extensive medical care to local hospitals. Currently, the names of those involved have not been listed. Traffic delays were heavy in the area while responders worked at the scene, and police urged area motorists to use different routes.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims as we hope for their full recovery.
Georgia Auto Accidents
Every year, approximately 300,000 Georgia injury accidents occur. Tens of thousands of people are hurt in Georgia auto accidents each year. In 2022, over 1,800 lives were lost in car wrecks throughout the Peach State. This is a 2% increase from the previous year. Each week, more than 30 individuals are killed in traffic collisions in Georgia. Unfortunately, auto accidents are an extremely common occurrence in Georgia and across the nation, happening over 6 million times per year.
Driver negligence contributes to 4 out of 5 auto collisions throughout the United States. Currently, the leading cause of Georgia car accidents is distracted driving, which is the most common form of negligent driving in the country. Some other common types of driver negligence seen in the US include speeding, driver intoxication, and exhaustion.
Being seriously injured in an accident of any kind can be a very disruptive, frightening, confusing, and overwhelming time in a person’s life. Make sure that if you are injured in an accident that was not your fault, you don’t have to fight the insurance companies on your own.
You need a skilled Gwinnett County car accident attorney to be your advocate when handling the insurance companies to ensure you receive the full and fair compensation you are entitled to for your Georgia injury accident. You may be eligible to gather compensation for a long list of damages, including medical care costs, lost wages, vehicle repairs, and more. Even damages like pain, suffering, and emotional turmoil may be eligible for financial compensation when you work with an attorney.
Contact Davies Hothem Injury Law at 678-780-7817 to get help from a skilled car crash lawyer during this difficult time. You should not have to pay for the injuries and losses that may have been imposed upon you by the negligent actions of another driver. Call our law firm to learn more about how we can help you recover.
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 our team has not independently verified the specifics of this incident. 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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