Driver charged after eight people were injured in Georgia traffic accident

The driver, who caused a traffic accident Saturday in Johns Creek, was charged after two children and six adults were injured.

The accident took place just after 1:00 p.m. on McGinnis Ferry Road, near the Gwinnett and Forsyth county line. According to Georgia State Patrol, the driver of a Honda crossed over the center median and crashed into an oncoming SUV.

The Honda was carrying two children that incurred non-life threatening injuries. One of the children was released Saturday evening and the other was held overnight for observation.

The SUV that was struck had five passengers, including a properly restrained child. The driver of the SUV had the most severe injuries with numerous fractures. The child in the car only has a rash caused by the straps. The other passengers were not seriously injured.

The personal injury victims can recover their ensuing medical costs and compensation for their pain once they hire a Georgia auto accident lawyer.

Police have charged the driver of the Honda with one count of failing to maintain lane and two counts of failing to properly restrain a child.

Authorities have not stated what caused the Honda driver to cross the center median.

Traffic accident victims often suffer from serious injuries. While they are recovering, the injured will lose income along with accumulate costly medical bills, but with the assistance of a skilled accident attorney they will be able to get a favorable settlement to cover their expenses.

The people injured in a car accident can maximize their personal injury settlement when they hire an accident lawyer to begin working on their case as soon as there are physically able.