Jackson, MS (September 8, 2023) – A major car crash occurred in Jackson on the morning of September 8. At around 5:39 a.m., emergency responders went to the crash scene on Interstate 20.
EMTs, police, and fire crews were sent to the wreck site shortly after it happened on Interstate 20 near Gallatin Sreet. Two vehicles reportedly collided, causing at least one of them to roll over and injuring those involved.
The roadway was blocked by several emergency vehicles at the crash scene for an extended time period on Friday morning, resulting in extensive traffic delays. Paramedics transported those with injuries to the hospital for treatment.
Police continue to investigate the details of the accident. Our thoughts are with everyone involved in hopes of a full recovery.
Mississippi Auto Collisions
Being hurt in an auto collision can be extremely difficult, especially if your injuries are severe. Your life may be totally altered by your crash. From the crash scene, you may have been transported to the hospital by ambulance, where you were forced to undergo extensive and expensive medical care for your injuries. This medical care can cost in the tens of thousands of dollars. The average price of sustaining a severe injury in a car accident is approximately $65,000. The average individual does not have this kind of money just laying around.
Depending on the details of your wreck, you may be eligible for financial compensation that can help you pay for the costs associated with your collision. Being wrongfully injured in the state of Mississippi entitles you to the ability to sue the person who caused your injuries. A car crash lawyer can help you go about doing this so you can financially recover.
Usually, the majority of car crashes in the United States are the result of driver negligence. It was found by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration that up to 96% of traffic collisions happen due to errors made by drivers. Though to some degree, errors are unavoidable, most of the time we have the ability to mostly eliminate the possibility of error. With mindfulness, awareness, and respect, drivers can maintain a certain level of safety on the roadway.
When a driver chooses to talk on the phone, text, or engage in any activity that takes their eyes and attention from the road, they are actively choosing to drive negligently. This puts them and everyone else on the road at risk for serious injury or even death.
A personal injury lawyer in Jackson from Mama Justice can aid you in numerous ways after your accident. We will help you get the care you require in order to get your life back on track. We will negotiate a full and fair settlement with the insurance companies so you’re able to focus on your health and well-being instead of worrying about money.
The trusted and skilled legal team at Mama Justice has many years of legal 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.
