Car Accident Law Firm In
Tupelo, MS
Car Accident Lawyers In
Tupelo
Statistically, 1 out of 2 people killed in motor vehicle crashes in Mississippi are not buckled up. Mississippi is a fault-based state so if you are injured due to the careless acts of another you can file a claim against the negligent driver or insurance company.
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If you believe you or a loved one has been the victim of a car accident, you may be awarded benefits for your injuries. Ask us about our exclusive attorney fee of 29% for cases settled. Call our Tupelo office at (662) 841-8844 or complete the Contact Form to schedule a free consultation.
Most Common Injuries Of Car Accidents In Mississippi
Some of the most common injuries that occur from a car accident are as follows:
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Head injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Ligament tears
- Broken bones
- Fractures
Facts And Statistics Of Car Accidents In Mississippi
- Nationally, 90.1% of Americans wear their seat belts. In Mississippi, only 77.9% of drivers wear their seat belts placing us among some of the lowest seat belt use rates in the nation.
- America has more drunk drivers than most countries. In Mississippi, drunk driving fatalities represented 18% of total traffic deaths in 2016
- It is Mississippi’s state law that drivers of motor vehicles allow at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist on the road
Most Common Causes Of Car Accidents In Mississippi
According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, drivers talking or texting can miss seeing up to 50% of their driving environment, a phenomenon known as “inattention blindness”. Car accidents occur for many reasons. However, the top occurrences of car accidents are from the following:
- Impaired Driving
- Excessive Speeding
- Distracted Driving
- Severe Weather
- Tailgating
You Only Pay Us If We Win
We handle car accident cases in Mississippi on a contingency fee basis. You will not owe us any legal fees unless we are successful in representing you. Our attorney’s fees are reasonable and our top importance is client satisfaction.
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