Hinds County, MS (October 14, 2023) – A serious car crash was reported to police and EMTs in Hinds County on October 12. Shortly after 10:00 p.m., the incident was called into dispatchers who promptly sent first responders to the scene.
Police say the wreck occurred on Interstate 20 just past Norrell Road near mile marker 33. Vehicles collided in the area under circumstances that remain unclear at this time.
Paramedics rendered emergency aid to those in need of medical attention at the crash scene. Victims who required additional treatment were transported to local hospitals by ambulance.
Currently, those involved in the crash have not been identified. All lanes of the interstate were blocked near exit 31 while rescue personnel worked in the area. Authorities urged local motorists to utilize alternative routes of travel while the wreck site was occupied.
We hope for the full and quick recovery of those with injuries.
No other details have currently been reported concerning this car crash in Hinds County. Police continue to investigate.
Mississippi Auto Collisions
Car wrecks occur daily in the state of Mississippi. In fact, hundreds of car crashes happen every single day across the Magnolia State. Regrettably, countless individuals are injured across the nation in auto collisions yearly. More than 500 people are killed annually in traffic collisions in the state of Mississippi, according to recent statistics gathered concerning fatality rates in the state. Most of these accidents occur due to the actions of negligent drivers.
In the past ten years, negligent driving has become the main cause of the majority of auto collisions reported throughout the nation. Actions such as driving while intoxicated, distracted, fatigued, and traveling at unsafe speeds contribute to more than 90% of annual auto collisions in the United States, according to traffic accident statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
At the law office of Mama Justice, we are fully aware of the alarming statistics surrounding car wrecks throughout the country. Additionally, we know that, if you or someone you love were hurt in an accident, it is likely that it was caused by a negligent driver. We are here to help you through the aftermath of a serious accident, no matter how it happened. Even if you believe you may have been partially at fault for your crash, you may still be eligible to collect a percentage of the financial compensation available to you.
Crash victims who are injured, wholly or partially by negligent drivers, are often legally able to collect financial compensation for things like lost wages, vehicle repairs, medical bills, and even intangible damages like pain and suffering.
If you or someone you love has recently been hurt in a collision, you should file a personal injury claim with an attorney from the personal injury law office of Mama Justice. Our car crash lawyers in Hinds County can help you recover in more ways than one after your life has been upended by the negligent actions of another person.
Call our law office at (662) 262-6264 to talk to a lawyer about your ability to recover financially when you file a personal injury claim. We offer free case evaluations and only require payment if you receive compensation. Call us when you can to learn more.
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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.
