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Jackson, MS Hit and Run Accidents
Mr. Trotz was recognized from 2019-2024 as a Super Lawyers Mid-South Rising Star. Mr. Trotz is also a member of the Young Lawyers Division of the Memphis Bar Association, Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association where he serves on the Executive Committee. READ OUR EDITORIAL GUIDELINES
Mr. Trotz was recognized from 2019-2023 as a Super Lawyers Mid-South Rising Star. Mr. Trotz is also a member of the Young Lawyers Division of the Memphis Bar Association, Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association where he serves on the Executive Committee. READ OUR EDITORIAL GUIDELINES
Motor Vehicle Crash Lawyers Assisting Victims Injured in Jackson
Have you or a loved one been hit by a careless driver who immediately fled the scene, never to be seen or heard from again? Unfortunately, hit and run accidents occur every day, and they leave injured parties wondering how they will be able to recover from medical bills and other expenses caused by the loss. The Jackson car accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz see this all too often, and we understand the lasting impact these types of accidents can have on victims and their families. For over the past 30 years, our attorneys have represented thousands of personal injury victims. We have collected over $1.5 billion in settlements and verdicts for injured parties much like those injured in a hit and run accident. Just because you cannot locate or identify the at-fault party at the scene does not mean you do not have a claim.
Mississippi Hit and Run Laws and How to Recover for Injuries
Under Mississippi law, once an accident involving injury or death occurs, all parties must immediately stop at the scene of the accident (or as close to the scene as possible) and give their name, address, and the registration number of the vehicle they were driving. Additionally, upon request, each party must produce his or her driver’s license. It does not matter where the accident happened. These rules apply if the accident happened on a street, highway, private parking lot, or anywhere else a car wreck could occur in Jackson.
Moreover, people involved in a hit and run accident should render to any injured party reasonable assistance, including transportation or arranging transportation to a doctor or other medical provider. In addition to stopping and rendering aid, they must stay at the scene of the accident for a reasonable time to be present if the party knows a law enforcement agency has been contacted. The only exception to this rule is if the party leaves the scene to find help. Anyone who fails to stop and follow the above rule can be charged with a crime.
People who flee the scene of a hit and run accident sometimes do so because they fear that a victim is seriously or perhaps fatally injured. Jackson residents in this situation must instead stay at the scene and try to help the victim get medical assistance. There are a number of hospitals in the area that may provide emergency treatment, such as the University of Mississippi Medical Center, St. Dominic Hospital, and the Baptist Medical Center. Most of them are located only a few miles from the intersection of I-55 and I-20, making them close to the scene of many devastating accidents.
After a Jackson hit and run accident, it is extremely important to call the police. They may be able to track down the at-fault party and properly penalize him or her for those actions. Moreover, it is important to obtain the information of any potential witnesses that may have seen the at-fault party’s car. This will assist the investigation into who caused your harm. However, if the at-fault party is never found, all is not lost. It may be necessary to assert a claim through the uninsured motorist portion of your policy.
To ensure your legal rights remain protected, you should speak with a car wreck attorney as soon as possible. You may be able to recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, and other out of pocket expenses that you incurred due to the collision. These are known as economic damages. Non-economic damages, which include loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, and mental anguish, may be available too. Economic and non-economic damages are both forms of compensatory damages, which are designed to make the victim whole.
Retain a Jackson Lawyer Today
Hit and run accidents often leave families with many questions and concerns about what comes next. Many times, these accidents can lead to severe injuries or death, resulting in huge financial burdens for injured parties and their families. If you were injured or a loved one was killed because of a hit and run accident in the Jackson area, Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz may be able to develop a strategy to help you seek the damages to which you may be entitled. Contact our office toll-free by calling 800-LAW-4004 or using our online form to set up a free consultation with a motor vehicle collision attorney. NST is the way to go.
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