Oxford, MS (September 18, 2022) – Responders in Oxford were sent to the scene of a car crash on the evening of September 17. According to information provided by officials, the wreck happened at around 7:30 p.m.
Sources say that at least one person was hurt in the accident that happened on Old Taylor Road. What caused the collision remains unknown at this time.
Paramedics, police, and other responders were seen helping injured victims and investigating the details of the incident. Traffic was backed up in the area while emergency crews worked on the road.
At this time, authorities in Oxford continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident. Few other details are currently available to report.
Mississippi Auto Crashes
Mississippi car wrecks happen constantly. The Magnolia State sees approximately 60,000 people sustain injuries in more than 100,000 auto crashes per year. Approximately 1,000 individuals lose their lives in car wrecks throughout the state of Mississippi annually.
People ages 15-20 lose their lives more frequently in auto crashes than any other type of accident. In the United States, auto accidents are among the top ten leading causes of death. Driver negligence is responsible for over 90% of these accidents. Approximately 6 million car crashes are reported in the United States every year that injure over 3 million people. This means that nearly 6 million vehicle wrecks are caused by driver negligence per year. Currently, the most commonly seen type of driver negligence is distracted driving. More than 400,000 car crashes happen due to driver negligence every year. Other prevalent forms of negligent driving include speeding, driver intoxication, and driver fatigue.
If you or someone you love has recently been hurt in a car accident, it is vital to figure out how or why the accident happened in case it was not your fault. Being injured in a car crash caused by a negligent driver usually qualifies injured victims for financial compensation. Compensation can help pay for medical bills, wage loss, vehicle repairs or replacement, and more. If you are under the impression that your crash was caused by driver negligence, you deserve to be compensated for the damages you face. You may be eligible to collect financial compensation that can help you pay for lost wages, repairs to your vehicle, and more.
The attorneys at Mama Justice work diligently to help injured crash victims make full recoveries after they are hurt by the actions of negligent drivers. At Mama Justice, we have been helping wrongfully injured crash victims make full financial recoveries for over 20 years. We have the experience necessary to help you through this difficult time.
Call our law office at (888) 484-1476 to speak with a lawyer regarding your case.
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