Woodstock, GA (December 18, 2024) – At approximately 12:29 p.m., on December 18, a car accident happened in Woodstock that resulted in injuries and traffic delays. Multiple emergency crews were seen working at the crash scene shortly after it occurred to help those involved and clear the wreckage from the road. It happened on Interstate 575 near Towne Lake Parkway under circumstances still being investigated by police. Victims who suffered serious injuries were transported to the hospital by ambulance. Currently, their names have not been reported. Police in Woodstock continue to investigate the details of the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims. We hope for their full recovery.
Georgia Auto Accidents
Car accidents happen throughout the United States all too often. Daily, more than 17,000 traffic accidents are reported across the nation that cause more than 7,500 injuries and take the lives of more than 100 people. In Georgia alone, over 1,000 car crashes are reported per day.
Negligent driving is behind 9 out of 10 reported traffic collisions in the US. In 2021, approximately 10% of crash fatalities were caused by driver distraction. According to information provided by several statistical sources concerning car crashes in the US, distracted driving causes more than 13% of traffic wrecks in the United States today.
Some of the most common forms of driver negligence seen on American roadways today include:
- Fatigue
- Intoxication
- Distraction
- Speeding
Being hurt in a severe auto accident can send you to the hospital with debilitating injuries. You may need to undergo medical care that is expensive and extensive, keeping you from loving your life the way you’re used to and making a living. An experience like this can be scary, confusing, and extremely stressful for you and your loved ones. If you think a negligent driver may have caused your wreck, it is in your best interest to contact a car crash attorney who can help you recover.
A reliable Woodstock car accident attorney can help you when the actions of a negligent driver have hurt you or someone you love. 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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