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Accidents in Barrow County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year

In Barrow County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.

In Barrow County, Georgia, notable accident-prone areas include the busy corridor of State Route 316 (University Parkway), particularly at its intersections with State Route 81 near Bethlehem and with State Route 53 (Hog Mountain Road) near Winder. The intersection of State Route 11 and State Route 53 in downtown Winder also experiences significant traffic volume, while the stretch of US Highway 29 running through the county sees substantial commercial and residential traffic. Additional areas of concern include the intersection of State Route 316 with Carl-Bethlehem Road and Patrick Mill Road, where commuter traffic heading to and from the Atlanta metro area frequently converges. 

When an accident happens in Barrow County, it is important to do the following immediately:

  • Remain at the crash scene;
  • Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
  • Call the police;
  • Exchange information with other drivers;
  • Get contact information from witnesses;
  • Inform your insurance company;
  • Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
  • Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
  • Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.

An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.

After a Barrow County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.

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What to do after a serious injury accident in Barrow County

When someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle collision in Barrow County, the accident victim and their family members are left with medical bills, lost income, and other costs. It is important to get legal assistance to help the accident victim recover, or when the accident is fatal, to help the family members get fully compensated for their losses. Learn more about how a Barrow County personal injury attorney(link is external) will help injured victims and families.

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