Jackson, MS (November 20, 2023) – Police in Jackson are currently investigating a two-car crash that happened on Friday morning, November 17. The wreck resulted in injuries and downed utility lines and one power pole. The wreck occurred at the intersection of Old Canton Road near Ridgewood Road. Several emergency responders were at the scene rendering aid to the involved individuals.
Traffic delays ensued in the area while emergency crews worked to help the people involved in the crash. Few details are currently available to report at this time. Police in Jackson are still investigating the circumstances of the wreck.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims.
Mississippi Car Crashes
Car crashes happen every day in the Magnolia State. Indeed, hundreds of auto accidents occur daily in the state of Mississippi. Unfortunately, countless people end up with injuries throughout the country due to auto accidents. In Mississippi, more than 500 people lose their lives per year in traffic collisions. Negligent driving is the main cause of the majority of these crashes.
In the past decade, negligent driving has become the main culprit in the causation of car wrecks that happen across the country. Driving while distracted, intoxicated, fatigued, or speeding contributes to over 90% of reported auto collisions in the United States, according to information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
At the law office of Mama Justice, we are completely aware of the alarming statistics concerning car accidents in the US. If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident that you believe was caused by a negligent driver, you should contact an attorney who can help you recover. Even if you believe you may have been partially at fault for your collision, an attorney can help you get your life back on track when you file a personal injury claim for financial compensation.
Those who are hurt by negligent drivers are usually able to gather financial compensation for their losses and damages. Some of these include lost wages, vehicle repairs, wage loss, and more. Even non economic damages like pain, suffering, loss of life enjoyment, emotional turmoil, and more is eligible for compensation when you work with an attorney.
If you or a loved one of yours has recently been injured in an accident, filing a personal injury claim is in your best interest. Our car crash lawyers in Jackson 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 speak with an attorney to learn more about how you can recover with the help of our firm.
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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.
