Vicksburg, MS (August 29, 2022) – A car wreck that happened in Vicksburg on Friday, August 26 ended in injuries. The incident took place on Highway 27 between two vehicles.
According to information from reports, the incident happened on Highway 27 near Clay Street. Traffic delays were observed in the area for an extended period of time following the wreck.
Responders including police, EMTs, and fire crews were seen at the crash site a short time after the crash occurred.
Paramedics treated injured victims at the scene. One or more people were transported from the crash site to a local hospital for treatment.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims at this time.
Mississippi Auto Accidents
Auto collisions are extremely common in the United States, happening millions of times per year. Each day, there are about 17,000 auto collisions reported that cause injuries to over 7,500 people. Around 3 and 4 million people sustain injuries yearly in car crashes in the US. In one recent year, 4.4 million people sustained injuries in auto accidents serious enough to land them in the hospital. There are over 100,000 yearly auto collisions reported in Mississippi. On average, approximately 55,000 people are hurt in these wrecks every year.
Your life may be altered in many ways following a severe car wreck. In the aftermath of a severe accident, a car crash lawyer may be a great help to you. A lawyer can help you understand your legal right toward financial compensation, especially if your collision was caused by driver negligence Your right toward compensation is especially important when your injuries have negatively impacted your life. The following injuries regularly happen in car wrecks:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Damage to internal organs
- Traumatic brain injuries
Negligent driving is defined as any activity that takes your attention away from the road. This type of behavior is dangerous and illegal and can cause you and other people to become seriously injured. Driver intoxication, fatigue, distraction, and speeding are some of the most common types of driver negligence in the United States. Being injured in a severe accident can be overwhelming and scary. An attorney can help you get on the fastest track to a successful recovery.
If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car wreck, you may be worried about how you’re going to pay for the costs related to the crash. You may be facing steep medical bills and costly auto repairs which can reach tens of thousands of dollars. Speaking with a car crash lawyer in Mississippi can help you get the money you need to financially recover. Being injured by a negligent driver qualifies you for financial compensation provided by the insurance company and other sources, depending on the nature and severity of your accident.
Our car accident attorneys at Mama Justice have a professional duty to help injured crash victims make fair financial recoveries after they’re hurt by the actions of negligent drivers. We also work to hold negligent parties accountable for their actions. We are acutely aware of the complicated nature of a situation like this, which is why we are here to help.
Our firm can help you collect financial compensation for a long list of damages that may have resulted from your accident. These include medical costs, lost wages, car repairs or replacement, pain and suffering, therapy costs, and more. We hold a firm belief that no one should ever have to go broke paying for injuries they didn’t cause.
Our attorneys are here for you every step of the way. Please contact an accident attorney in Mississippi at (662) 262-6264 for more information.
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Disclaimer: We have worked hard to become valued members of the Northern Mississippi business community. We write these posts to bring awareness to the dangers of driving in hopes that our fellow community members will use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle. The information in this post is not intended to be medical or legal advice. The photographs used in this post are not taken at the actual accident scene.
