Ridgeland, MS (December 29, 2021) – On Tuesday, December 28, a truck accident with injuries occurred in Ridgeland.
According to Ridgeland officials, the accident happened on I-55 around the area of County Line Road. A driver was traveling in the area when it collided with a tanker truck due to reasons that are not fully known. As a result of the accident, the green vehicle was pinned underneath the tanker truck. This led to extensive damages to the involved vehicle.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. One person inside the green vehicle had to be extricated by fire crews. The party was taken to the hospital but is expected to be okay.
Due to the severity of the accident, the roadway was blocked in the area of the accident for an extended period of time.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Mississippi
Trucks are some of the largest vehicles on Mississippi roads. This means that they are capable of causing some of the most catastrophic harm in the event of an accident. In one recent year’s time in the entirety of the U.S., over 110,000 people were seriously injured in truck accidents caused by others. Truck drivers spend a long period of time on our roads, which means that they are more likely to drive distracted or even fall asleep at the wheel. Truck accidents can lead to serious injuries and impact a person’s life in a variety of ways. If you have sustained injuries in one of these accidents, you should have the assistance of an attorney on your side.
Being injured in a truck accident can affect your life in a variety of ways. You may have questions that only a Ridgeland truck accident lawyer will be able to help you answer. Truck accident claims can be entirely complex, which is why you should always have help on your side. Many parties could be at fault for a truck accident, including the following parties:
- Truck drivers
- Trucking companies
- Manufacturers
- Cargo loaders
If you have been hurt in a truck accident, you have a variety of options available for you. It is imperative that you speak with a Ridgeland personal injury lawyer in your time of need.
Ridgeland Truck Accident Attorneys
Our accident attorneys at MW Law – Mama Justice are here to help you move forward after a car accident that is not your fault. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling after an accident and offer our help and resources when you need them the most. Our attorneys will help you work toward justice and compensation for a wide array of aspects. These include medical expenses, lost wages, therapy costs, and so much more. You should never have to stand alone after a truck accident. Please contact an accident attorney in Ridgeland 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 pictures used in this post are not taken at the actual accident scene.
