Hattiesburg-Laurel, MS - Accident News and Resources including car, bicycle, motorcycle and truck accidents and much more.

Hattiesburg and Laurel - Mississippi's Pine Belt is the region's rail, industrial, and trade center

Known as "Hub City," Hattiesburg is conveniently located at the intersection of six major US highways. More than just a stopover spot, Hattiesburg offers visitors a plethora of attractions and activities. The historic districts of Hattiesburg feature tree-lined streets and buildings dating back to the 1880s.

From its oak-lined streets to its lovely, turn-of-the-century homes, Laurel is a charming and gracious southern town. Located in the southeast region of Mississippi known as the Pine Belt, the city of Laurel was originally established in 1882. 

To get up-to-date road information, go to the Mississippi DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in Hattiesburg and Laurel, go to the National Weather Service site. 

The major roadways of Hattiesburg and Laurel contribute to accidents in the region

In Hattiesburg, Interstate 59 runs north to Meridian, Mississippi, and south to New Orleans. U.S. Highway 11 runs parallel to Interstate 59. U.S. Highway 49 runs north to Jackson, Mississippi, and south to Gulfport, Mississippi.

In Laurel, Major highways are:

• Interstate 59
• U.S. Route 84
• U.S. Route 11
• Mississippi Highway 15

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Hattiesburg and Laurel:

• Hattiesburg and Laurel car accidents
• Hattiesburg and Laurel motorcycle accidents
• Hattiesburg and Laurel pedestrian accidents
• Hattiesburg and Laurel bus accidents
• Hattiesburg and Laurel commercial truck accidents

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Hattiesburg or Laurel, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking. 

If you know someone who has been injured in a Hattiesburg or Laurel accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

• Forrest General Hospital;
• Merit Health Wesley;
• South Central Regional Medical Center.

Grief support information for accident victims in Hattiesburg and Laurel

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Hattiesburg grief support and Laurel grief support.

Legal information for accident victims in Hattiesburg and Laurel

When injury or death is the result of a motor-vehicle crash, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?