Oxford, MS (August 21, 2022) – On the evening of August 21, at approximately 6:30 p.m., responders were sent to the scene of a crash in Oxford.
According to information from official reports, the crash occurred on Esplanade Ridge near Anderson Road. What caused the incident to occur has not been reported at this time.
One or more people were hurt in the collision. Emergency personnel including police, EMTs, and fire crews were seen at the crash site helping involved parties.
The total number of injured victims who required transportation to the hospital has not been reported. Responders worked in the area for an extended period of time on the evening of August 21.
This caused significant delays in the area, and local drivers were asked to use alternative travel routes. Few other details are currently available to report. We hope for the full recovery of those with injuries.
Mississippi Car Crashes
Car wrecks happen often in Mississippi. On average, there are over 100,000 vehicle wrecks reported in the Magnolia State per year that cause injuries to over 55,000 people. The lives of more than 1,000 individuals are cut short annually by these accidents. These wrecks usually occur for various reasons, however, the leading cause of car crashes in Mississippi is speeding.
More than 6 million auto collisions are reported per year in the United States. These wrecks cause injuries to over 4 million people every year and end the lives of approximately 40,000 people. Car crashes take more lives each year in the United States than the HIV/AIDs virus and are among the top ten reasons people lose their lives and sustain serious injuries in the US.
Car wrecks happen for numerous reasons. Faulty vehicles, inclement weather, and driver error/negligence are all common causes of auto collisions. Right now, negligent driving causes over 90% of the car crashes reported in the United States. Drivers who are distracted, high, drunk, over-tired, or speeding cause millions of accidents that injure millions of people each year. Driver negligence has become a serious issue in the country.
It can be scary and overwhelming to sustain serious injuries in a car crash, not to mention painful and frustrating. If your crash was caused by a negligent driver, you may be eligible to collect financial compensation for the losses and damages you were faced with in relation to your accident. Allow a car crash lawyer in Oxford to help you get the money you need to cover the expenses related to your accident.
At Mama Justice, we work diligently to ensure that our clients who have been wrongfully injured are able to pay for their medical care, vehicle repairs, and other expenses without issue. A lawyer can help you get your life back together after you have been hurt by a negligent driver.
Call our law office at (662) 262-6264 to learn about how you may be able to recover from your recent collision. Allow us to handle the financial aspect of things so you can focus on your mental and physical recovery.
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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.
