Oktibbeha County, MS (January 7, 2024) – A car wreck occurred in Oktibbeha County on the afternoon of January 7. Emergency responders went to the scene on Mississippi Route 12 at approximately 7:54 p.m. to help those involved in the crash. Reports show the incident took place near Mississippi Route 25 and blocked all lanes of the roadway for an extended time period. Local motorists were urged to use alternate routes while emergency responders were present in the area, causing traffic delays. Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured victims. 

No further information has been reported at this time.

Mississippi Car Wrecks

Unfortunately, Mississippi is no stranger to car wrecks. Auto collisions occur daily throughout the Magnolia State that injure thousands and take the lives of hundreds per year. In the state of Mississippi, more than 500 people end up losing their lives each year due to car crashes. Most of these are caused by the actions of negligent drivers.

Negligent driving is at the top of the list of reasons why most car crashes happen in the US. Speeding, distraction, intoxication, and drowsy driving cause over 90% of reported accidents, according to a report completed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

At Mama Justice, we are aware of the statistics surrounding auto accidents in Mississippi and throughout the United States. We know that, of 6 million yearly auto accidents in the US, more than 5 million are caused by negligent drivers. This means that most of our clients who have been hurt in auto accidents have been hurt by drivers who were acting negligently. If this has happened to you, we are here to help you prove that your accident was not your fault and that you should be eligible to gather financial compensation for your losses in damages.

If you have recently been injured in a collision, we are here to help. You can file a personal injury claim with our firm that can help you get the finances you need to financially recover. Things like vehicle repairs, medical bills, lost earning capacity, lost wages, emotional turmoil, and more are eligible for financial compensation when you work with a skilled attorney. The car crash lawyers in Oktibbeha County from Mama Justice can help you immensely during the difficult aftermath that may have followed your collision.

Call our law office at (662) 262-6264 to speak with an attorney concerning your claim. We do not charge any fees until you are able to gather full and fair financial compensation for the losses and damages you may be facing at this time.

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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.