Jackson, MS
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Sat, 06/15/2024Complete Holmes County, MS accident reports and news.
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Jackson, MSAccidents in Holmes County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Holmes County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Holmes County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Holmes County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
What to do after a serious injury accident
When someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle collision, the accident victim and their family members are left with medical bills, lost income, and other costs. It is important to get legal assistance to help the accident victim recover, or when the accident is fatal, to help the family members get fully compensated for their losses. Learn more about how a Holmes County personal injury attorney will help injured victims and families.
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Jackson, MS
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Sun, 06/02/2024Jackson, MS
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Sun, 10/24/2021Jackson, MS
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Wed, 10/05/2016Jackson, MS
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Sat, 05/16/2015Katelyn Winstead and Peyton Netherland, both 17, were killed when the vehicle they were riding in left the roadway at around 4 p.m. According to police, speed may have been a factor, but the investigation is ongoing.
Jackson, MS
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Sun, 12/21/2014Four people were killed in a single-vehicle Holmes County accident. The victims are identified as Shamar Walden, 26, Tyrone Williams, 30, Jorel Johnson, 29, and Royce Mayze, 34, all of Lexington.
Jackson, MS
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Fri, 10/31/2014A fatal Holmes County accident killed three people on Halloween evening. One of those killed was Tchula Police Chief Anthony Jones. The crash occurred on Highway 49 six miles south of Tchula.
Jackson, MS
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Wed, 09/10/2014Whitfeet was taken to UMC with only minor injuries. The truck, which was carrying paper products, is now back on the road and is being unloaded before being towed away.