Data from various sources indicate that U.S. and state highways along with local city streets in North Georgia and major cities like Chattanooga, Tennessee serve as the most common sites for motor vehicle and truck accidents.
When the injury is preventable, caused by distracted driving or recklessness, you need Chattanooga and North Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys who can be fighters in the courtroom and provide care and support outside of it.
Ahead of the holiday season, and in the aftermath of hurricanes that may have impacted roads and infrastructure, let’s review the areas proving most hazardous and what your rights are if injured on the road.
Auto Accident Statistics Tell The Story in North Georgia and Tennessee
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted Cartersville, Georgia and near Chattanooga, Tennessee are two of several cities in the southeastern United States ranked among the highest for auto accidents in 2022. And we can attest to the need for greater caution needed on its roads.
For example, Pritchard Injury Firm’s headquarters in Cartersville, Georgia is unfortunately surrounded by high-traffic areas that have been the site of many fatal accidents. In 2022, 15 people lost their lives in 14 fatal accidents, eight of which occurred on interstate highways like I-75. Truck Parking Club examined this data more closely, noting that 5.9 accidents occurred per 10,000 residents in 2022, which is five times the national average.
Fatal Auto Accidents On a Local Level
Cartersville, GA. The trends in our area are not improving. In May 2024, five Cartersville residents lost their lives in a southbound crash on I-75 that also injured five others. Local news reported the cause to be a driver crossing veering into oncoming traffic from the northbound lane.
Woodstock, GA. A similar accident occurred in May near our newest office in Woodstock, when a 15-year-old caused a crash on Highway 92 after he lost control of the vehicle. The teen, who was from Woodstock, died from the impact and injured two victims.
Chattanooga, TN. Several preventable auto accidents occur in Hamilton County, located in the district of Chattanooga where our first Tennessee office opened. The Tennessee Department of Transportation noted that 40 road fatalities were reported in 2022, 38 were reported in 2023 and, as of mid-October 2024, 32 have occurred. Four of these fatalities this year have involved large trucks weighing more than 10,000 lbs. Though the volume may be trending in the right direction, many are still avoidable, and the destruction of each accident remains tragic.
Know the Risky Roads North Georgia and Tennessee
Certain roadways in North Georgia and Tennessee are prone to accidents – and this will only be intensified due to holiday traffic. As one of the leading North Georgia trucking accident law firms, Pritchard Injury Firm has litigated several trucking and motor vehicle claims stemming from accidents in the following areas:
- Woodstock GA-92 | Lovejoy Lane to Cherokee Parkway
- Woodstock I-575 | Exit 19-21
- Cherokee Parkway
- Woodstock | Main Street and Arnold Mill Road
- Woodstock | Towne Lake Parkway and Big Canoe Road
- Canton | Highway 20 (Knox Bridge Highway)
Chattanooga has its share of risky roadways as well. The list below provides key spots to be aware of near the south border:
- The Highway 153 off-ramp, northbound to Hixon Pike
- I-24 at Germantown Road and South Terrace
- Intersection of 4th Ave and 23rd Street (Parallel to I-24)
- Downtown - Market Street at 3rd and 4th Street
- Shallowford Road
Strengthen Your Motor Vehicle or Trucking Injury Claim
There are steps you can take immediately after an auto accident or truck accident in North Georgia and Chattanooga to protect yourself and your rights and secure the compensation you deserve:
1. Gather contact and insurance information of the driver, or vehicle or property owner.
2. Take pictures of the damage and of the scene.
3. Seek medical attention. Get assessed by a doctor within 72 hours to ensure that no serious injuries or conditions have gone undetected.
4. Report the accident to your insurer, and provide the details and photos.
5. Hire a North Georgia or Chattanooga Injury Attorney, who can assess the strength of your claim and ensure you file a lawsuit in time.
Your North Georgia and Chattanooga Accident Lawyer
School is in session, major holidays are on the way, and natural disasters like hurricanes can damage roads and leave debris that make driving in North Georgia and Tennessee even more hazardous.
If you or a loved one were injured due to the negligence or recklessness of another driver, our attorneys are here to help. The mission of Pritchard Injury Firm is to provide you and your family with the highest quality of legal help available and a professional, stress-free experience. Contact us today.
