DeSoto County, MS (June 30, 2023) – A collision happened in DeSoto County that ended in injuries and traffic delays. In the early morning hours of June 29, emergency responders were sent to the scene of a crash on Interstate 55.
Sources say the collision occurred on Interstate 55 near I-69 for reasons still under police investigation. Responders provided aid to the injured parties a short time after the accident happened at around 1:20 a.m.
All southbound lanes of the interstate were blocked while crews worked in the area. At least one person suffered injuries and was transported to the hospital due to the crash.
Currently, authorities in DeSoto County continue to investigate the details of the crash.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved.
Mississippi Car Accidents
It is never easy to suffer injuries in an auto accident. Depending on the severity and circumstances of a crash, the lives of those involved can be totally altered. Those who are hurt in car wrecks are usually taken to local medical centers by ambulance. While there, they receive treatment for their injuries. This medical care can be expensive, invasive, and extensive. Making a full recovery from severe injuries sustained in a car crash is around $65,000 in the United States, which is more than the average American has to spend on medical care alone.
Depending on how your collision occurred, you may be able to collect financial compensation for the losses and damages you face. If driver negligence is the reason behind your collision, the negligent driver’s insurance company should cover the costs related to your damages. Being wrongfully injured in the state of Mississippi allows you the legal right to sue the person who caused your crash. A car accident attorney can help you file a claim so you can financially recover.
Negligent drivers cause auto accidents that end in severe injuries and even death. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration reports that between 94 and 96% of auto collisions happen due to driver error. With care, awareness, and mindfulness, drivers can help one another remain safe while traveling. When a driver chooses to allow themselves to become distracted while behind the wheel, they are ultimately choosing to drive negligently, which is a criminal offense. Negligent drivers often face steep fines and jail time, especially if they cause injuries or death. This puts them and everyone else on the road at risk for serious injury or even death.
A personal injury lawyer in DeSoto County from Mama Justice can help you in many ways following your injury incident. Our team will help you make a full recovery after your accident. We will help you get the care you need to get your life back to normal.
The trusted and skilled legal team at Mama Justice has many years of experience helping those who have been wrongfully injured. We work to provide our clients with relief from their financial worries. You can reach our office at (888) 484-1476 to find out how we can help you 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.
