Prentiss County, MS (February 25, 2024) – A major car accident happened in Prentiss County on February 23.
At approximately 4:05 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of the incident on Mississippi Route 30. Several emergency crews were present on the roadway near Geeville Road a short time after the accident occurred as they worked to help those with injuries and transport injured victims to the hospital as needed. Currently, the names of the people involved in the crash have not been reported. All lanes of MS 30 were closed for an extended period on Friday while emergency responders were present. Local motorists were forced to find alternate routes.
We hope for the full recovery of those with injuries.
Mississippi Car Wrecks
Hundreds of people are killed in deadly accidents in Mississippi yearly. In 2017, approximately 700 individuals were killed in fatal wrecks across the Magnolia State. These crashes happen under numerous circumstances, however, most are caused by driver negligence.
Throughout the country, driver negligence has been happening more and more, especially in the past ten years. Motorists who are distracted by texting and calling cause the majority of auto accidents on American roadways today. Looking at your phone for just five seconds while driving at around 55 miles per hour is equal to driving the length of two football fields with your eyes closed. This is totally dangerous and may even turn out to be fatal for you and the people around you.
Deadly car crashes occur all the time in the United States, ending the lives of around 40,000 people each year. Unfortunately, the majority of collisions that occur that cause death are caused by negligence. Losing someone you love can be one of the most devastating events you ever experience. Depending on what caused their wreck, hiring a wrongful death attorney may be helpful to you in the aftermath of their accident.
A car accident attorney can help ensure that your legal rights and options are exercised to their fullest extent. You should not have to worry about money while you are grieving an immense loss. It is vital that you speak with a Prentiss County wrongful death attorney as soon as you can if you believe your family member’s crash was caused by the negligence of another person.
Our lawyers at the law office of Mama Justice are here to help you collect financial compensation for medical bills, pain, suffering, emotional turmoil, funeral care, lost wages, and more. We will stand in your corner throughout the entire claims process and even take your case to court if need be.
Our attorneys will provide you with the help that you require to be successful in your wrongful death claim. Please contact a wrongful death attorney at (888) 484-1476 for more information on your available options.
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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.
