Atlanta, GA (February 21, 2025) – Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of a car accident in Atlanta on February 20. Reports show the wreck occurred in the 1600 block of Howell Mill Road when a vehicle overturned after a collision.
Fire crews were at the scene where they assisted with an overturned white vehicle with at least one person trapped inside. According to reports, one person suffered injuries in the accident. Firefighters successfully extricated the injured victim from the vehicle and transported them to the hospital for treatment. Police in Atlanta continue to investigate the crash to determine its cause.
Our thoughts are with those harmed in this wreck. We hope for their complete and full recovery.
Georgia Car Accidents
Thousands of people are injured in Georgia car accidents each year. In 2022, it was estimated that more than 1,700 lives were lost in car accidents statewide. On average, approximately 130,000 Georgia injury accidents take place every single year. Each week, over 30 people are killed in catastrophic auto accidents in Georgia. About these and other traffic-related statistics for Peach State, automobile accidents are an unfortunately common occurrence.
Most of these accidents are caused by driver negligence, like speeding and intoxication. However, currently, the leading cause of Georgia car accidents is driver distraction, which is the most common form of negligent driving seen across the United States. Each year, over 400,000 auto accidents are caused by the actions of distracted drivers.
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 Atlanta car accident attorney to fight relentlessly for your rights when handling the insurance companies to ensure you receive the full and fair compensation you are entitled to for your Georgia injury accident. Our Georgia personal injury attorneys at Karma Injury Law can review the circumstances surrounding your accident, help you determine if you have a valid claim, and if so, handle your case from start to finish.
At Karma Injury Law, we have been working for many years to help crash victims and their family members recover. We will make sure you can get the financial compensation you need and deserve if your life is turned upside down by a negligent driver. You can call us at (678) 607-8312 to learn about how we can help you through this challenging time.
Notes: Our writers rely on multiple external sources to create this accident news post, including local and national news reports, police accident reports, and, sometimes, eyewitness accounts of injury accidents in Georgia. If you find any inaccuracies in this post, please contact Karma Injury Law promptly so we can make corrections. We will also remove the post upon request.
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