Madison, MS (May 25, 2022) – The Mississippi Department of Transportation reported that a motor vehicle accident took place in Madison County that blocked several lanes while leaving at least one person injured. Just after 11 a.m., on May 25, calls for assistance came in surrounding an auto wreck on Interstate 55.

Reports from MDOT indicate that a collision between vehicles blocked Interstate 55 in the area of Natchez Trace Parkway. The incident caused delays near Exit 105A due to its blocking several lanes.

At least one person was transported to a local hospital for the treatment of injuries.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with those who have been hurt as a result of the accident. 

Car Accidents in Mississippi

In Mississippi, we see countless people involved in accidents due to the negligence of others. In fact, driver actions are the cause of more than 90% of collisions statewide each year. Some of the leading causes of crashes that we see include:

Impairment: When drivers operate their vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they are less likely to maintain control. As a result, we continue to see drunken impaired drivers cause fatal crashes far too often in our state.

Distractions: Given the increase in the number of people using cell phones for talking and music, we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people causing accidents due to being distracted by these and other objects. Driver to take their attention off the roadway are less likely to respond in time to avoid a crash.

Speeding: Driving above the posted speed limit is one of the leading causes of crashes in our state. Drivers who are speeding, especially during inclement weather, cause severe accidents every single day in our state.

Although this list is not all-inclusive, these and other acts of negligence continue to harm innocent parties every day in the state of Mississippi. If you have been injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you may have legal options available to help you move forward. A car accident lawyer in Madison can help you by reviewing the circumstances surrounding your accident, identifying who is at fault, and holding them to account.

At MW Law Firm-Mama Justice, our personal injury lawyers in Oxford have decades of combined experience fighting to help injured parties get justice. Attorney Missy Wigginton fights diligently to ensure each person she represents is able to get the maximum amount of compensation available for their claims. If you have been injured as a result of another person’s negligence, it is crucial that you seek legal guidance right away. Our Mississippi law firm is available to meet with you to discuss your case into help determine what legal options are available to help you. Contact our law firm today by calling 662-262-6264 to schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience.

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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.