I-285 Accidents
There is often nothing more devastating than a freeway accident. The increased speed limit combined with driver negligence often causes serious injuries and/or wrongful death, creating catastrophic consequences for all involved. Additionally, these cases can be difficult to investigate, and it can be even harder to get a fair settlement offer once the investigation is complete.
Call Our I-285 Accident Attorneys For Help Today
If you have been injured or have suffered a wrongful death of a loved one due to a highway accident on I-285, you should speak with an experienced accident attorney who can defend your rights and maximize the settlement that you rightly deserve.
The professional I-285 accident attorneys at McArthur Law Firm have helped clients receive millions of dollars in damages over the past decade. We are always prepared to represent our fellow Georgians’ best interests. Once we have taken the case, rest assured that your future is secure in the hands of one of our dedicated and experienced accident attorneys.
How Common Are I-285 Accidents In Georgia?
I-285 has a notorious reputation for being one of the most dangerous roads in the nation. According to a study conducted by Vox, I-285 is the most dangerous road in the U.S. with 26 accidents occurring every 3.5 miles out of 10 down a road that only stretches a mere 75 miles. The biggest cause of accidents on I-285 is aggressive driving around big rigs and other bulky commercial trucks, which often move slower than other traffic. Additionally, reckless behavior by the drivers of these big rigs can have fatal consequences for other motorists.
The best thing you can do to avoid these situations is to leave yourself enough time to get where you are going, stay calm, and ensure that the truck driver can see you in his or her rearview mirrors. Otherwise, you may find yourself involved in one of the many catastrophic accidents reported on I-285 almost every day. If you or a loved one was hurt on this highway, contact our I-285 accident lawyers today.
What If I Was Involved In A Construction Zone Accident On I-285?
Nationwide, the frequency with which construction workers and surveyors are getting struck by vehicles is also rising. In Georgia during May 2016, there were three reported accidents involving a car striking a worker in a sanctioned work safety zone on I-285 within a week of each other. The ever-growing list of road construction accidents dates all the way back to 1973 when the state deemed it necessary to keep track of the increasingly frequent incidents. Since these records began in ’73, there have been 59 GDOT employee deaths reported to occur in work zones.
If you or a co-worker was hit by a negligent driver’s car while working in a construction zone on I-285, you may be entitled to compensation. This compensation will include damages you incurred as a result of the accident, such as medical bills – including the cost of continuing treatment – as well as subsequent pain and suffering caused by the incident.
Alternatively, you may be a driver involved in an accident due to improperly labeled signs or poor workmanship on a construction site on I-285. In these and other similar cases, you have the right to hire competent I-285 accident attorneys to help you receive damages from the construction workers involved with building that site, the construction company and other drivers involved if applicable.
Some of the most commonly reported work zone car accidents occur due to faulty scaffolding, falling unsecured debris and mishandling of machinery. If you were a motorist or pedestrian who was injured due to negligent business practices and improper upkeep of a construction site, you may be eligible to file a premises liability claim against the construction company or the government entity in charge of the site.
Filing An Injury Claim? Call Our I-285 Accident Attorneys Now.
Whether you have suffered serious injuries or wrongful death of a loved one, know that your fellow Georgians at McArthur Law Firm are here for you. With our combined knowledge and expertise, we are confident that our I-285 accident attorneys will be able to secure your future by ensuring that you receive the settlement you rightfully deserve.
Call today at 404-565-1621 or contact us online for a free consultation to discuss your case.
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