Jackson, MS (October 20, 2022) – A serious auto collision happened in Jackson on the morning of October 20. Shortly before 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, at least two vehicles crashed on Interstate 55.
Reports show the wreck happened in the northbound lanes of I-55 near Pearl Street in Hinds County. The left three lanes were blocked while emergency crews were present in the area.
At least one person was injured and in need of emergency medical care at the crash scene. Those involved have not been identified at this time.
Delays in traffic ensued in the area for some time on the morning of October 20. Three left lanes of the roadway were closed while emergency responders worked in the area. Police asked local drivers to use different routes for the time that the crash site was occupied with emergency crews.
Police continue to investigate the details of the incident. Nothing further has been reported at this time.
Mississippi Vehicle Collisions
It can be very difficult to be hurt in a car crash. Depending on the severity of the wreck, the lives of those involved may be totally altered. Crash victims may be required to spend a prolonged time period in the hospital recovering, which can cost a lot of time, money, and energy. This can all be very stressful and overwhelming.
The cost of hospitalization for a severe auto accident injury in the United States is around $50,000. The average American does not have this kind of money to spend on medical care. Depending on the cause of the collision in which you were injured, you may be able to collect financial compensation by filing a personal injury claim.
An auto accident attorney can help you get the money you need to pay for the costs related to your wreck. Driver negligence can be displayed in many different ways. Distracted, fatigued, intoxicated, and speeding drivers cause millions of auto collisions per year that injure and take the lives of countless people. Negligent drivers may be held accountable for their actions in court by having to pay fines or even spending time in jail.
If you were injured by the actions of a negligent driver, you may qualify for financial compensation that can help you pay for the costs related to your collision. An auto accident lawyer can help you collect compensation for medical care, vehicle repairs, and more. A lawyer will help you prove that the actions of a negligent driver directly caused your crash and the injuries that followed.
At Mama Justice, we can help you financially recover after your life was turned upside down by the actions of a careless, reckless, or negligent driver. Our skilled legal team will build you a solid claim so you can recover physically, financially, and emotionally. Unfortunately, insurance companies often try to coerce crash victims into accepting less compensation than they deserve. Don’t let this happen to you. By working with an attorney, you will be able to collect the maximum compensation available for your injuries and damages.
Our job at Mama Justice is to help you get through this difficult time that was imposed upon you by a negligent driver. You can reach our team at (662) 262-6264 to figure out how we can help you.
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