I-20 Accident Lawyer
I-20 is Georgia's primary east-west interstate, connecting Augusta to Atlanta and continuing west to the Alabama border. The highway carries heavy commuter traffic through DeKalb and Fulton counties and serves as a major commercial freight corridor across the state. Georgia Auto Law represents victims of I-20 accidents throughout Georgia.
Why I-20 Accidents Are So Dangerous
- East Atlanta congestion — The I-20/I-285 interchanges in DeKalb County handle complex merges at high speeds
- Downtown interchange — I-20 crosses I-75/I-85 in central Atlanta, one of the busiest intersections in the state
- Truck traffic — Commercial vehicles moving between Atlanta's warehousing districts and Augusta's distribution centers
- Speed transitions — Drivers accelerate quickly as they leave metro Atlanta's congestion, leading to dangerous speed differentials
- Weather exposure — Open stretches east of Conyers are prone to fog and hydroplaning conditions
Counties Along I-20
I-20 passes through Fulton, DeKalb, Rockdale, Newton, Morgan, Putnam, Baldwin, Hancock, Warren, McDuffie, Columbia, and Richmond counties in Georgia. Georgia Auto Law is experienced in court systems along the entire corridor.
What to Do After an I-20 Accident
- Move to safety if possible — Pull to the shoulder or median
- Call 911 — Georgia State Patrol responds to interstate accidents
- Document the scene — Photos of vehicles, road conditions, mile markers
- Get medical attention — Some injuries are not immediately apparent
- Contact Georgia Auto Law — We can begin investigating immediately
Georgia Law and Your Rights
Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33). You can recover compensation as long as you are less than 50% at fault. The statute of limitations is two years from the date of the accident (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33).
Contact Georgia Auto Law
Call us today for a free consultation. We handle I-20 accident cases on contingency — no fee unless we win.
