Oxford, MS (August 16, 2022) – An auto crash happened in Oxford on the afternoon of August 16 that caused injuries. At approximately 1:45 p.m., responders were sent to the scene of the collision on North Lamar Boulevard.
Reports show that the wreck happened on North Lamar Boulevard near Handy Andy. What led up to the incident remains unknown at this time.
At least one person sustained injuries in the collision, however, the total number of injured victims has not been reported. Responders including police, EMTs, and fire crews were sent to help those with injuries at the crash scene.
Drivers commuting near the crash site were asked to steer clear of the area while emergency vehicles were present. Police continue to investigate the details of the collision. No other information has been released concerning the incident.
We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured victims.
Mississippi Car Crashes
Car accidents have become extremely common in the United States, happening over 17,000 times per day. Every year, our country sees more than 6 million auto collisions that injure between 3 and 4 million people. In one recent year, 4.4 million people sustained injuries in car crashes serious enough to send them to the hospital. Mississippi is no stranger to car crashes, seeing more than 100,000 per year. On average, about 55,000 people sustain injuries in these wrecks annually.
A serious car crash can alter your life in numerous ways. In the difficult time following a serious car accident, you may find that a car accident attorney would be a great help to you. An attorney will help you understand your legal right toward financial compensation in the event that your accident was caused, totally or partially, by a negligent driver. Your right toward compensation is especially important when your injuries have had a negative impact on numerous areas of your life. A severe car crash injury may look like the following:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Damage to internal organs
- Traumatic brain injuries
Unfortunately, most of the car crashes that happen in the United States take place due to the actions of negligent drivers. Negligent driving is defined as any action that takes your attention away from the road. This type of behavior is dangerous and illegal and can cause you and other people to become seriously injured. Driver intoxication, fatigue, distraction, and speeding are some of the most common types of driver negligence in the United States. Being injured in a severe accident can be overwhelming and scary. An attorney can help you get on the fastest track to a successful recovery.
If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car wreck, you may be worried about how you’re going to pay for the costs related to the crash. You may be facing steep medical bills and costly auto repairs which can reach tens of thousands of dollars. Speaking with a car crash lawyer in Mississippi can help you get the money you need to financially recover. Being injured by a negligent driver qualifies you for financial compensation provided by the insurance company and other sources, depending on the nature and severity of your accident.
Our car accident attorneys at Mama Justice have a professional duty to help injured crash victims make fair financial recoveries after they’re hurt by the actions of negligent drivers. We also work to hold negligent parties accountable for their actions. We are acutely aware of the complicated nature of a situation like this, which is why we are here to help.
Our firm can help you collect financial compensation for a long list of damages that may have resulted from your accident. These include medical costs, lost wages, car repairs or replacement, pain and suffering, therapy costs, and more. We hold a firm belief that no one should ever have to go broke paying for injuries they didn’t cause.
Our attorneys are here for you every step of the way. Please contact an accident attorney in Mississippi at (662) 262-6264 for more information.
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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.
