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Hattiesburg Car Accident

Motor Vehicle Wreck Attorneys Serving Hattiesburg and Beyond

Motor vehicles are now an indispensable part of life. While cars enable us to be more productive than ever, they are not without risks. The increase in car ownership rates and usage brings about an unwanted consequence to all states, including Mississippi: car accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in or near Forrest or Lamar County, contact one of our Hattiesburg car accident lawyers of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz. Navigating the legal world can be difficult, which is why we are here to help. With over 30 years of experience handling personal injury cases in the South, our attorneys and team members understand what competent and diligent representation entails.

Proving Liability for a Car Accident

While some people walk away from the scene of the accident unscathed, others are not so lucky. Nearly 7,000 people in the United States are injured every day in car accidents, and in 2015, there were nearly 700 fatalities resulting from car accidents in Mississippi. Many auto accident injuries and fatalities are caused by careless behavior, such as texting while driving, drunk driving, and negligently operating a motor vehicle. In the Hattiesburg area, busy intersections include U.S. 98 and Cross Creek Parkway, U.S. 49 and Mamie Street, and U.S. 98 and Westover Drive.

Enacted by state legislature, the Mississippi Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulations impose upon drivers a duty to operate their motor vehicles in a safe and risk-free manner. Unfortunately, however, many drivers fail to do so, acting negligently and harming other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.

Proving negligence is one way to recover for injuries suffered in a car wreck in Hattiesburg. The basic definition of negligence under Mississippi law is the failure to use reasonable care in carrying out a course of conduct. In the driving context, examples of negligence include distracted driving, failing to stop at a stop sign, ignoring traffic signals, speeding, and failing to use headlights when it is dark outside. To prevail on a claim of negligence, a plaintiff must also show causation; in other words, that the injuries suffered were caused by the driver’s negligence, or breach of the duty to drive safely. A car accident lawyer in the Hattiesburg area will want to conduct a thorough investigation into the accident in order to identify all potential avenues of recovery, which is what we always strive to do for our clients.

Defendants in car accident cases often try to place blame on the injured victim or allege that the victim was at least partially at fault. States maintain different laws on when a victim’s damages may be reduced, or even entirely disallowed, due to partial or comparative fault. Mississippi is a pure comparative fault jurisdiction. This means that in Mississippi, the victim’s right to recover for damages suffered may be reduced by his or her own liability. For example, if a victim is deemed 25% at fault for the collision, he or she will be able to recover for 75% of the damages suffered.

Damages can accumulate quickly following an accident with another car. More obvious damages include out of pocket expenses such as medical costs, hospital and doctor office visits, physical therapy, in-home accommodations, and medications. You may also be able to recover for lost wages from missing work and the costs of repairing your car as a result of the accident. Another category of damages is referred to as non-economic damages. This category encompasses damages such as loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, and pain and suffering.

As your car accident lawyers, we will fight to protect your rights, whether through litigation or pursuing a fair settlement offer. When our law firm represents an injured victim, we seek to gather and collect evidence, which may include obtaining the Hattiesburg Police Department crash report, contacting witnesses, retaining experts, and collecting videos or photos taken at the scene. Many parties try to destroy or tamper with evidence, a legal concept known as spoliation of evidence. Contact our firm as soon after the incident as possible, as we can take certain steps in an effort to preserve relevant evidence.

Speak with a Hattiesburg Car Accident Attorney Today

Every case is different and presents its own nuances. The personal injury attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz understand what it means to provide the personal and individualized representation Hattiesburg residents deserve. With just one call, you can take the first step to ensuring your legal rights are protected, and we can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to discuss your situation. We have over 30 attorneys and 100 staff members serving injured people across the Hattiesburg area, including Sumrall, Beaumont, Purvis, Richton, and Lumberton. To set up a free consultation with a car accident attorney in Hattiesburg, contact our office today toll-free by calling 800-529-4004 or complete our online form. Let us show you why NST is the way to go.

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