Hattiesburg, MS (December 8, 2023) – A major auto accident occurred in Forrest County on the afternoon of December 8. At approximately 4:26 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to help those involved. Sources say the collision occurred on US Route 49 near Peps Point Road. One or more people were treated for injuries and transported to the hospital for further care. The left northbound lane of the roadway was blocked while emergency crews were present, resulting in significant traffic delays. No other details are currently available to report at this time.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims.
Mississippi Traffic Accidents
Car accidents happen all the time across the state of Mississippi. On average, in 2020, over 60,000 car wrecks occurred across the state. Of these wrecks, more than 10,000 ended in serious injuries and approximately 500 were fatal. Across the country, more than 6 million car crashes happen per year. Of these wrecks, over 3 million people are hurt and tens of thousands are killed. Sadly, most of the car wrecks reported in the US are caused by negligent drivers.
The fact that negligent driving is behind the majority of car crashes in the United States is most likely the most surprising fact related to these accidents. The number of crashes caused by inclement weather and car problems combined does not add up to the number of wrecks caused by driver negligence.
When you or a loved one have been seriously hurt in a collision caused by a negligent driver, you may end up suffering a great deal. You may wonder how you will recover after your medical bills, vehicle repairs, and other costs are piling up against you.
If you believe that your crash was caused by a negligent driver, you should contact a car crash attorney who can help you file a claim for compensation. A personal injury claim can help you get money for a lot of different damages that may have resulted from your accident.
During this difficult time, you should be able to financially recover without worrying about your finances. A skilled lawyer from Mama Justice can help you file a personal injury claim for compensation so you can get the funds needed to pay for lost wages, vehicle repairs, medical bills, and more. Even intangible damages like pain, suffering, emotional turmoil, and more are eligible for compensation when you work with a lawyer.
For decades, the law firm of Mama Justice has been working to to aid injured crash victims get the financial compensation and justice they need to cover the expenses that stem from their wrecks. help injured accident victims get the financial compensation they need to cover costs related to their accidents. Financial compensation can help pay for medical care, vehicle repairs, wage loss, and even intangible losses such as pain, suffering, loss of life enjoyment, and more.
Call a skilled car crash lawyer in Forrest County from Mama Justice at (662) 262-6264 for more information on how we can assist you.
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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.
