Atlanta, GA (January 16, 2025) – On Thursday afternoon, January 16, a car crash resulted in injuries in Atlanta. Responders were dispatched to the crash scene at approximately 1:33 p.m. on Interstate 85 near the Buford Highway. Fire crews, police, and paramedics were seen working at the crash site where one vehicle was on its side. One person was trapped inside their car and had to be extricated by firefighters. Police blocked the roadway while responders worked at the scene, forcing local drivers to use alternate travel routes for the time being. At this time, the extent of injuries suffered in the accident has not been reported. Police in Atlanta continue to investigate.
Our thoughts are with those involved in this traffic accident in Atlanta.
Georgia Car Accidents
Every year, the state of Georgia sees thousands of injuries related to car accidents. On average, over 130,00 reported injuries happen annually due to auto accidents in the Peach State. Daily, the state sees over 1,000 vehicle accidents. Per week, more than 30 people lose their lives in traffic collisions in Georgia. Auto accidents have become a serious issue in the US, causing over 40,000 deaths per year. The cause of the majority of these wrecks is driver negligence, specifically intoxication, distraction, speeding, and fatigue.
Suffering serious injuries in a car crash is no joke. You may end up stuck in the hospital and unable to work and make a living while the bills pile up. You may face outstanding medical bills, costs related to vehicle repairs, and significant wage loss due to the extent of your injuries. Dealing with all this at once can be extremely overwhelming and difficult for you and your family. If you believe that your crash may have been caused by a negligent driver, you must reach out to a car crash attorney who can help.
Car accident lawyers from Karma Injury Law have been working for many years to help crash victims and their loved ones during the aftermath of serious car accidents. We believe that every victim who was hurt by a negligent driver should be able to seek justice and financial compensation so they can focus on recovery and healing. 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.
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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