Atlanta, GA (October 24, 2018) – In Atlanta, police are currently investigating a five-car accident that involved a dump truck with injuries. The accident happened at West Marietta Street and Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard.
Police said that the accident took place when a dump truck went off of an embankment and landed on top of a woman’s car before it caught on fire. The woman was able to get out of her vehicle before the fire erupted.
Police say that, though injuries were reported, the woman was able to narrowly escape death and is expected to be okay. Police are still investigating the scene at this time.
Atlanta Dump Truck Accident
Accidents involving trucks on our roads happen far more often than we would like to admit. Truck accidents are sometimes the deadliest accidents that take place on our roads due to the fact that they are much larger than our passenger vehicles, which makes us more susceptible to catastrophic injuries or even fatalities in the worst cases.
If you have been injured in a truck-related accident, we wish to extend our condolences to you and hope that you will be able to find comfort at this time while you work toward recovery. There are some things that you should know when you have been involved in a truck accident and you are looking to bring a claim for compensation. For instance, you might have a claim against multiple parties in these accidents rather than just the driver. There are also many regulations at play in the midst of these accidents, which means that you will need to speak with an attorney about your state-specific laws so that you can move forward.
Luckily, we are here for you every step of the way at the Nye Law Group, where your recovery is important to us. Do not hesitate to reach us for more information on how we can play a role in your case today at (912) 200-5230.
Note: A variety of outside sources including news bulletins and police reports were used to create these posts and report on the injuries involved. Due to this, the details of these accidents have not been independently confirmed by our team and writing staff. In the event that false information is included in the story, please contact us immediately with the post’s title and the incorrect information, and we will correct the content.
Disclaimer: We at Nye Law Group pride ourselves as members of our local community and strive to improve the overall safety and wellbeing of everyone in our state. Our deepest condolences go out to those injured in these accidents, and we hope that by promoting an awareness of these dangers, our community can take the steps necessary to avoid them. These posts are not a solicitation for business, and the information provided should not be mistaken as medical or legal advice.