I-85 Accident Lawyer
I-85 is one of Georgia's most heavily traveled interstates, running from the Alabama state line through Atlanta and northeast to the South Carolina border. With average daily traffic exceeding 250,000 vehicles on its metro Atlanta segments, I-85 produces thousands of serious accidents every year. Georgia Auto Law represents victims of I-85 crashes statewide.
Why I-85 Accidents Are So Dangerous
- Extreme traffic density — The Downtown Connector (where I-85 merges with I-75) carries over 300,000 vehicles per day
- Spaghetti Junction — The I-85/I-285 interchange in DeKalb County is one of the most complex interchanges in the Southeast
- Long-haul truck traffic — I-85 is a major freight corridor connecting the Southeast, with heavy 18-wheeler volumes
- Speed variance — Traffic oscillates between congested stop-and-go and 70+ mph, causing rear-end chain reactions
- HOV/Express lane conflicts — Lane changes at entry/exit points create dangerous merge situations
Counties Along I-85
I-85 passes through Troup, Coweta, Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Barrow, Jackson, Banks, Franklin, and Hart counties in Georgia. Georgia Auto Law is experienced in court systems along the entire I-85 corridor.
What to Do After an I-85 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-85 accident cases on contingency — no fee unless we win.
