Gwinnett Co., GA (November 3, 2024) – A traffic accident with injuries happened in Gwinnett County on the evening of November 3. At approximately 6:15 p.m., emergency responders were sent to the scene of the accident on Interstate 85. Responders, including police, paramedics, and fire crews, were sent to the scene near Northcrest Road in order to help the wounded parties.
At least one individual was hurt and in need of emergency medical care on-site. Authorities in Gwinnett County worked to investigate the circumstances of the incident, and transport wounded individuals to an area hospital. At this time, those with serious injuries have not been identified. Police in Gwinnett County continue to investigate the details of the accident.
Our thoughts are with those involved. We hope for their full recovery.
Georgia Car Accidents
Car crashes happen in Georgia and throughout the United States all the time. On average, over 6 million auto accidents are reported across the country every year. Of these crashes, more than 3 million people are hurt and approximately 40,000 end up losing their lives annually. In Georgia specifically, over 400,000 traffic accidents happen per year, while around 150,000 people suffer injuries. Sadly, more than 1,500 people are killed every year due to these crashes.
Unfortunately, the majority of car crashes in the US are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. Driver negligence can be displayed in many ways, including distraction, speeding, intoxication, and fatigue. The most common type of negligent driving seen by Georgia drivers today is distraction, closely followed by intoxication.
Being hurt in a car crash is a very difficult and overwhelming experience. You may be stuck in the hospital with injuries that may keep you from working, seeing your friends and family, and living your life the way you are used to. You deserve to be able to recover physically, emotionally, and financially. A car accident attorney in Gwinnett County can help you get the money you need when you file a personal injury claim with a lawyer. You may be able to collect compensation for damages, including lost wages, vehicle repairs, medical bills, and more. Even intangible damages like pain, suffering, loss of consortium, and more may be eligible for compensation when you work with a lawyer.
Contact Davies Hothem Injury Law at (678) 780-7817 to learn how we can help you through this challenging and overwhelming time. You should not have to pay for injuries caused by another person’s negligence. Our team has been helping crash victims and their loved ones for many years and will ensure you and your family can recover in every way possible.
We work on contingency, which means you owe us nothing unless you are awarded compensation for your losses and damages. Do not hesitate to contact our compassionate and efficient auto accident lawyers so we can help you get through this trying 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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