Lafayette County, MS (June 24, 2023) – A car accident happened in Lafayette County on the evening of June 23. Reports show the wreck caused injuries at around 7:12 p.m.
EMTs, police, and fire crews went to the crash site to render aid and investigate the details of the incident. At this time, how the wreck happened is still being investigated by authorities.
Paramedics helped those with injuries at the scene before transporting seriously injured patients to local hospitals. The names of the people involved have not been reported at this time.
All lanes of the roadway were blocked while emergency responders worked in the area. Local drivers were forced to find alternate routes for the time being.
We hope for the full and fast recovery of the individuals involved in the collision.
Mississippi Car Accidents
Car crashes happen all the time in the state of Mississippi and across the US. In the past decade, they have become the leading cause of death among individuals ages 15-20, mostly due to driver distraction. Distracted driving has become the most common cause of car crashes throughout the nation. The NHTSA found that over 90% of reported car wrecks happen due to the actions of distracted drivers.
Driver distraction can be displayed in countless ways. Intoxication, distraction, fatigue, and speeding are the most common types of driver negligence seen on American roadways today. Some statistics concerning these types of driver negligence include:
- Over 100,000 car crashes happen every year caused by fatigued driving.
- More than 11,000 people lose their lives annually due to the actions of drivers who are traveling at speeds over the posted speed limit.
- Approximately 400,000 car wrecks happen each year due to driver distraction.
- Driver intoxication makes up over 30% of the national accident fatality rate.
When you or someone you love has been hurt in a car crash caused by negligence, you should be able to recover without worrying about how you will make ends meet financially. Car accident victims often find themselves suffering physically, emotionally, and financially after their accidents. With the help of a skilled car accident attorney in Lafayette County, you may be able to collect financial compensation that can help you cover some or all of the costs related to your accident. Medical bills, repairs to your vehicle, and lost earnings may be able to be covered by financial compensation.
Call the law office of Mama Justice at (888) 484-1476 for more information on how we can assist you.
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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.
