Oxford, MS (September 8, 2022) – At least one person was hurt in an auto accident that happened in Oxford on the evening of September 7. Shortly after 7:00 p.m., responders were dispatched to the crash scene to render aid to those involved.
Police investigated the details of the incident that occurred near GNC on Jackson Avenue West. The total number of injured parties was not reported, however, paramedics were seen rendering aid to injured victims at the crash site.
Currently, the names of those involved have not been reported. Authorities in the area are working to determine how the accident happened.
Traffic was delayed in the vicinity of the crash scene while responders worked to clear the road. Nothing further has been reported concerning the nature of the accident at this time.
Mississippi Car Accidents
Car accidents happen in Mississippi often. Over 100,000 auto collisions are reported per year in the state of Mississippi annually which injure more than 55,000 people per year. Over 1,000 people lose their lives in car crashes every year in the Magnolia State. These accidents happen for numerous reasons, however, the leading cause of auto accidents in Mississippi is currently speeding.
Throughout the country, more than 3 million people are injured in auto accidents per year. On average, more than 6 million auto accidents happen yearly in car crashes in the United States. These wrecks take the lives of more than 40,000 people per year.
The main cause of car wrecks across the United States is driver negligence, specifically driver distraction. Driver distraction causes more than 400,000 auto accidents per year in the US. other common forms of driver negligence include speeding, intoxication, and fatigue.
If you have recently been injured in a car accident, it is important to determine how or why the collision occurred. If you believe a negligent driver caused your injuries, you should contact a car crash lawyer who can help you recover. A car crash attorney can help you file a personal injury claim for compensation so you can get the money you need to pay for vehicle repairs, lost wages, medical care, and more.
The lawyers at Mama Justice have been working for decades to help injured crash victims recover. Our trusted legal team will help you build a strong claim by thoroughly investigating your case, speaking with witnesses and other pertinent sources, and negotiating a full and fair settlement with the insurance companies so you can get the money you need to financially recover.
Call our law office at (888) 484-1476 to speak with a lawyer regarding your case.
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