In an earlier post, we provided information regarding an accident on Hamilton Mill Road that involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. The latest reports indicated a tractor-trailer and a child were involved in the accident.
The accident took place near Woodtree Lane on Hamilton Mill Road. The child, whose name and age have not been released to the public, was taken to the Children’s Healthcare facility of Atlanta to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
No information has been released about the tractor-trailer driver. An investigation into the collision is ongoing.
Tractor-Trailer Accidents
There are over 360,000 tractor-trailer companies across the United States. With over 3.5 million drivers, there are always a lot of trucks on the road at any location. Unfortunately, tractor-trailer related accidents are extremely common in Georgia. Every year, over 5000 accidents take place involving tractor-trailers, accounting for one accident every 16-minutes.
Being involved in a tractor-trailer accident can be terrifying, especially for young children. Thankfully, the child in this accident does not face any life-threatening injuries. Our spirits are with this child and his family as they deal with this horrifying experience.
If you or someone you love has been involved in a tractor-trailer accident, it is extremely important to contact an experienced attorney. At Nye Law Group, our legal representatives are extremely familiar with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. We are well-versed on state and national laws regarding truck drivers and we are willing to work aggressively to represent victims against these companies. Contact our law firm today at (912) 200-5230 for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Note: A variety of outsides 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.