Hartwell, GA (November 1, 2024) – A woman from Hartwell suffered serious injuries when she was ejected from her vehicle during a car accident on Georgia Route 51. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at around 3:40 p.m. on October 29.
Reports from authorities show three vehicles crashed near Sundown Circle. The woman was identified as Jacqueline Wallace. She was operating a Honda Accord headed east on GA 51 when she was involved in a crash with a Chevy Camaro. The Camaro was stopped in the eastbound lane, waiting to turn left into a private driveway, when the Accord crashed into it. The Accord was also involved in a crash with a Western Star concrete truck due to the first wreck, which caused it to overturn. Wallace was ejected from her vehicle during the three-car wreck. She was taken to the hospital for treatment from the scene. The concrete truck driver was identified as Demitrius Oglesby, 25, of Hartwell. He was transported to AnMed Medical Center in Anderson with minor injuries.
We hope for the swift recovery of all the wounded individuals.
Georgia Auto Collisions
Every year, approximately 100,000 Georgia injury accidents occur. Tens of thousands of people are hurt in Georgia auto accidents each year. In 2022, approximately 1,829 lives were lost in vehicle collisions throughout the Peach State. This is a 2% increase from the previous year. Over 30 people lose their lives each week in severe auto collisions in Georgia. About these and other traffic-related statistics for the Peach State, automobile accidents are an unfortunately common occurrence.
Driver negligence contributes to 4 out of 5 auto collisions throughout the United States. Currently, the leading cause of Georgia car accidents is failing to use a turn indicator, which is a form of driver negligence. Most of these accidents are caused by speeding, driver intoxication, distraction, and fatigue.
A Georgia personal injury attorney can review the circumstances surrounding your accident and help you determine if you have a valid claim.
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 Hartwell auto 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 at this overwhelming and challenging moment of your life.
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