Atlanta, GA (December 25, 2024) – A traffic accident ended in injuries in Brandon, Atlanta, on December 25. At approximately 9:11 p.m., first responders, including police, paramedics, and fire crews, were sent to the scene of the crash on Northside Drive. Police say the incident occurred at the intersection of Northside Drive Northwest near West Wesley Road Northwest. Currently, the way in which the crash occurred is being investigated by local police. Paramedics helped at least one injured patient at the scene and transported those in need of further medical treatment to local hospitals. The intersection was closed while emergency crews worked in the area, resulting in substantial delays in traffic. Police in Atlanta continue to investigate.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims. We hope for their swift 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. A Georgia personal injury attorney can review the circumstances surrounding your accident and help you determine if you have a valid claim.
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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