Jackson, MS (December 3, 2022) – A serious car accident happened in Jackson on the morning of December 1. Shortly after 9:00 a.m., emergency dispatchers received a call concerning a car crash on Interstate 20.
An unspecified number of cars crashed on Interstate 20 near Gallatin Street. The left shoulder of the road was blocked while first responders worked to clear the wreckage from the road.
One or more injured victims were treated on-site and transported to local hospitals for further care. At this time, their identities and the extent of their injuries have not been reported.
Police in Jackson are still investigating the details of the crash. Traffic delays ensued near Gallatin Street on I-20 while emergency responders were present in the area.
We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured victims.
Mississippi Auto Accidents
Residents of Mississippi lose approximately $861 million in motor vehicle accident-related fatalities and auto accidents every year. However, this number fails to account for the extreme burden crash victim-survivors and their family members face.
Each year, more than 30,000 individuals lose their lives in car crashes. Auto crash survivors and their loved ones may have to endure months to years of rehab, missed time at work that leads to financial difficulty, and other challenges related to lifestyle changes that stem from their crash. If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident in Mississippi, Mama Justice is here for you.
You probably have a number of concerns after being seriously hurt in an auto collision. Seeking appropriate medical care is vital. A car crash can leave you with numerous challenges. Your family may lose a source of income if you’re forced to stay in the hospital and miss work due to your injuries.
It can be a serious struggle to handle steep bills that may accrue following your wreck. You may worry about whether you can recover financial compensation for the losses and damages you face. If you’ve been seriously hurt, it is smart to talk to a car accident lawyer in Jackson. Some common causes of car accidents in Mississippi include:
- Driver distraction
- Driver error/negligence
- Failure to properly maintain/service vehicle
- Aggressive driving
- Cell phone use
- Alcohol abuse
- Drug abuse
- Fatigue
- Texting
- Unsafe lane changes
- Improper turns
- Inattentiveness
- Speeding
- Failure to yield right of way
In order to figure out whether you have a case, your lawyer will review the details of your case to determine who may have caused your accident. To recover the maximum compensation after a car crash, your attorney will work to show negligence on the part of the opposing driver. However, under Mississippi law, your damages may be reduced depending on the percentage you are found to be at fault for a crash.
You may not be found to have any responsibility in causing your accident, or perhaps you were only minimally responsible. For example, if you are found to be 30% at fault for your crash, you may be eligible to collect around 70% of the compensation available for your injuries and losses.
Your personal injury lawyer in Jackson will determine the value of your car crash claim based on the percentage of negligence the other party is found to be responsible for. Some examples of potential damages you may be eligible to be compensated for include:
- Medical expenses
- Nursing care
- Rehab expenses
- Projected future expenses
- Wage loss
- Pain
- Suffering
- Emotional turmoil
- Mental anguish
- Embarrassment
- Loss of enjoyment of life
A skilled car crash attorney from Mama Justice will help you calculate your damages so you can have an idea of how you will be able to recover after your wreck. Contact the law office of Mama Justice to learn more about how you can recover after you were injured by the negligent actions of another person.
You can reach our office at (888) 484-1476 to figure out how you can move forward from the aftermath of your wreck.
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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.
