Summerville, GA – Injuries Reported in Rollover Accident on GA-48

Summerville, GA (November 12, 2021) – Around 3:54 p.m. on the afternoon of Friday, November 12, a rollover accident occurred in Summerville.

According to Chattooga County officials, the accident happened on GA-48 around the Georgia and Alabama state lines. Several vehicles were traveling in the area when they collided with one another due to reasons that are not fully known. Two vehicles overturned as a result of the forceful collision, sustaining severe damages as a result.

Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims were injured as a result of the accident. The injured victims were hospitalized, though their conditions are not yet known.

Due to the severity of the collision, the roadway was blocked in the area for a period of time.

No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the collision remains ongoing at this time.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Car Accidents in Georgia 

Car accidents happen every hour of the day, landing hundreds of thousands of people in the hospital every single year in Georgia. In just one recent year’s time, in fact, over 116,000 people were hurt in car accidents due to the outright recklessness of others. These accidents happen in the blink of an eye on our major highways due to the careless acts of others. Though car accidents take on many forms, rollovers are known for being some of the most severe. In just one recent year’s time, over 2% of car accidents were deemed rollovers. If you have been hurt in a car accident caused by another party, you have a variety of options. It is crucial that you speak with a dedicated attorney that you can rely on.

The aftermath of a car accident might be one of the most difficult things that you have ever had to face. Because of this, you should have the assistance of a Summerville car accident lawyer on your side. An attorney will be able to help you when it comes to many aspects of your claim, especially if you have sustained serious injuries. Some of the most life-altering injuries that stem from car accidents include the following:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Organ damage
• Burns

If you have been hurt in a serious car accident caused by another party, you have options and should speak with a Summerville personal injury lawyer.

Summerville Car Accident Attorneys 

Our dedicated accident attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to help you move forward after a car accident that is not your fault. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you in the event of an accident. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation to cover a wide array of aspects. We are here for you in your dire time of need. Please contact an accident attorney in Summerville at (888) 579-1790 for more information on how we can help you at this time.

Note: Independent sources were used to create this post including news stories, witness statements, social media posts, and first-hand accounts about the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident that are represented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you find incorrect information or would like the post to be removed, please contact us immediately.  We will correct the inaccurate information or will remove the post completely.

Disclaimer: As a well-respected member of the community, we at Edelstein, Martin & Nelson strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who drives on our roads and highways. We are always saddened by these accidents but hope that, through awareness members of our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos depicted in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.