Southaven, MS (March 7, 2023) – On the afternoon of March 7, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of a car accident in Southaven. Shortly before 4:00 p.m., the wreck was reported to officials in the area, who promptly responded to the scene.
Sources say the accident occurred on Interstate 55 near Stateline Road in DeSoto County. At least two cars crashed on the interstate for reasons still being investigated.
Southaven police, paramedics, and fire crews were seen rendering aid at the crash scene. Those with injuries were treated and taken to local hospitals due to their injuries.
The southbound exit ramp to Stateline Road from I-55 was blocked due to the accident. Local drivers were forced to find alternative routes.
Police continue to investigate the details of the crash.
Our thoughts are with those involved. We hope for their full recovery.
Mississippi Car Accidents
Sustaining serious injuries in a car crash can be terrifying and painful. You may suffer from not only debilitating physical injuries but also difficult mental trauma that may keep you from living your life the way you’re used to.
Per year, the state of Mississippi sees hundreds of thousands of car accidents. These accidents injure tens of thousands of people and take the lives of over 1,000 yearly. Auto accidents have become a serious issue in the United States over the past ten years or so. Drivers who choose to pay attention to their phones, drive while intoxicated, or at unsafe speeds cause millions of severe injury accidents per year.
Driver negligence is the main cause of auto accidents in Mississippi and throughout the United States. If you were hurt in an accident, it is likely it was caused by the actions of a negligent driver. When you’re hurt by driver negligence, you may be legally eligible to collect financial compensation for a long list of damages that may have resulted from your wreck.
When you work with a car crash lawyer in Southaven, you greatly increase your chances of being able to collect the maximum compensation available for your injuries and losses. You may be eligible for compensation to cover the cost of medical care, vehicle repairs, lost wages, pain, suffering, and more.
If you need help recovering after a severe accident, call the law office of Mama Justice, a team of trusted and skilled personal injury attorneys. We have been working for decades to help those injured by negligence to make full financial recoveries. You can reach our office at (662) 262-6264 to speak with a skilled lawyer concerning your case and your ability to recover financial compensation.
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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.
