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Every day, thousands of people across the country are involved in accidents that lead to serious injury. In Georgia alone, more than 130,000 people are injured each year in car accidents, while in the entire south, 86,017 people died as a result of injury (from all causes) in 2015. The Dixon Firm, PC is here for residents of Douglasville and all of Douglas County after an accident. Each Douglasville personal injury lawyer at our firm understands how damaging a serious injury can be and how it turns a family’s life upside down.
Just 20 miles west of Atlanta, Douglasville, the county seat of Douglas County, Georgia is growing. Its population, 32,523 in 2014, is up more than 61% since 2000. With a population increase of that magnitude, the occurrence of serious injury, traffic congestion, and auto accidents typically grows in scale as well. In Douglas County, there were 4,282 auto accidents that led to 1,645 injuries and 12 fatalities in 2014. Many of these accidents occur on or around Interstate 20, U.S. Highway 78, State Route 92, and State Route 5.
How Are People Seriously Injured in Douglasville, GA?
Serious injury can occur from any type of accident, however, and car accidents are far from the only source. A slip and fall, work-related incident, dog bite, or dangerous product can all lead to significant injury. In Douglasville, Walmart, Kroger, Sam’s Club, and The Home Depot are among the city’s largest employers, thus most likely to be the site of a work-related injury or slip and fall accident.
After a serious injury in Douglasville, victims are likely to be transported to WellStar Douglas Hospital for treatment. Located at 8954 Hospital Drive, WellStar Douglas has 108 beds, serviced 66,753 patients in its Emergency Room department, and is equipped with a helipad in order to transport catastrophically injured patients when necessary.
Why You Need a Douglasville Personal Injury Lawyer After an Accident
No matter how you suffered your injury, consulting with an experienced Douglasville personal injury attorney is vital. Injured persons are likely to be dealing with significant medical bills, insurance issues, and long absences from work – a lawyer can help cover the costs and handle insurance matters so that you can focus on recovery. What’s more, insurance companies are not your friend after an accident. They are out to pay you as little as they can for your injury and should never be dealt with directly, that is what your attorney is for.
If you or a loved one have suffered a serious injury in Douglasville or anywhere in Douglas County, contact The Dixon Firm, PC as soon as possible. It’s essential to begin preserving evidence and handling insurance matters right away. The consultation is free and we never charge a fee unless we win your case.
