Atlanta, GA (December 18, 2024) – On Tuesday evening, December 17, a traffic accident involving a bus and a red sedan happened in Atlanta. Police and EMS received a report concerning the traffic accident at approximately 4:45 p.m. It took place in the 200 block of Memorial Drive Southeast. At least one person was hurt in the accident, though the extent of any injuries suffered in the crash has not been reported. Paramedics transported extensively injured patients to local hospitals for treatment by ambulance. Police in Atlanta continue to investigate the details of the wreck. Traffic delays ensued near the wreck site for some time and local motorists were urged to use alternate routes.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims. We hope for their full recovery.
Georgia Bus Accidents
Bus crashes in the United States are a substantial concern, with thousands of accidents occurring per year. According to information provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, over 15,000 bus collisions take place per year. Around 47% of these cause injuries and approximately 1.5% result in death.
Occupants of smaller vehicles are at a much higher risk of sustaining serious injuries or losing their lives when involved in traffic accidents with buses. When fully loaded with passengers, a bus can weigh more than 60,000 pounds, which is about 17 times heavier than the average passenger vehicle. This makes for extremely dangerous circumstances when these two types of cars collide on the road.
If you or someone you love has recently been hurt in a traffic accident involving a bus, you may be going through a difficult time. You may have suffered serious injuries that will need extensive medical attention. The average emergency room visit in the US costs approximately $3,300. In-patient hospital stays can cost much more–in the tens of thousands of dollars. Having to spend this type of money unexpectedly can be extremely overwhelming and difficult.
A car crash attorney in Atlanta may be able to help you and your family during this trying time. Filing a personal injury claim for financial compensation could be your saving grace during the aftermath of a serious accident. At Karma Injury Law, our compassionate car crash attorneys in Atlanta have worked for many years to help accident victims and their loved ones recover.
Contact our firm at (678) 607-8312 to learn about how we can help you at this time. We do not charge any fees up-front and only get paid if you can collect full and fair financial compensation for your injuries and losses.
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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