Oxford, MS (June 9, 2022) – A car crash was reported in Oxford on the afternoon of June 7. At around 3:40 p.m., police and other responders were sent to the scene to help those involved. 

According to reports, the wreck happened on Jackon Avenue West when an unspecified number of vehicles collided. What led to the collision has not been reported at this time. 

Paramedics were observed rendering aid to injured victims at the site of the accident. Ambulances were sent to the scene to help transport those in need of extensive medical care to area hospitals. 

The severity of the resulting injuries has not been reported at this time. Local police are currently investigating the situation. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim or victims. 

No further information has been reported concerning the nature of the accident. 

Mississippi Auto Collisions

Car wrecks happen all the time. Approximately 6 million vehicle collisions are reported per year in the United States. In the state of Mississippi, more than 100,000 car wrecks happen per year. These collisions take place for a multitude of reasons. The most common cause of auto collisions in Mississippi is currently speeding. Across the nation, the most common cause of auto accidents is distracted driving. With the use of handheld electronic devices like smartphones becoming more and more popular, driver distraction is becoming more common and putting more people at risk. 

It is dangerous to take your eyes off of the road. The hazards associated with doing this are severe and immense. checking a text message for five seconds while driving 55 miles per hour is the same as taking your eyes from the road while driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed. Anyone you come across on the road in that time period is at serious risk for injuries or death. 

Negligent drivers need to be held accountable for their actions. Thinking of putting another person at risk should be a deterrent enough from driving negligently, however, people choose to driver recklessly and carelessly all the time. In 2019, more than 400,000 people were hurti n auto collisions caused by distracted drivers, and over 3,000 lost their lives. 

Regardless of the type of negligence that caused your accident, if you believe that a negligent driver ultimately caused your injuries, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries and damages. You may have been stuck in the hospital for a prolonged period of time while you underwent invasive and exhausting medical procedures. Your medical care could have cost you a fortune and you may be wondering how you’re going to financially recover from all of this. 

A car crash attorney in Oxford from the MW Law Firm – Mama Justice can help you determine how your collision occurred and who to hold liable for damages. If you’re able to prove that another driver caused your crash, you could be compensated for medical care, lost wages, vehicle repairs, and more. 

Don’t hesitate to call our law firm at (888) 484-1476 to find out what we can do for you. You deserve all the help available to you during this difficult time. Call us to speak with an attorney about how you can financially recover.

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Disclaimer: We, at MW Law Firm – Mama Justice, 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.