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Tupelo Rush Hour Accidents

Whether it be in the morning or in the evening, navigating through rush hour traffic can be a chaotic nightmare for many drivers. Congested traffic coupled with the stress of either getting to work on time or the longing to just get home quickly at the end of a day can lead drivers to act unreasonably by committing dangerous maneuvers, which can result in a collision that leaves many injured. If you or a loved one has been injured in a rush hour accident due to another driver’s negligence, you should contact the Tupelo car accident attorneys of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz. We are a large regional personal injury law firm with more than 30 attorneys and over 120 staff members. For more than 30 years, our firm has represented people injured in Tupelo and throughout the rest of the South. We have proudly recovered damages in excess of $1.5 billion on behalf of those injured individuals and their families.

Seeking Damages for a Rush Hour Accident

In Lee County, you may see motorists aggressively driving, speeding, experiencing road rage, and much more in rush hour traffic. All of these negligent actions can result in a catastrophic car crash that can not only hold up traffic, but also leave victims with significant injuries. You could be on Interstate 22 during morning rush hour and get rear-ended by an aggressive driver who was tailgating you in hopes of making you go faster or change lanes. In this example, the other driver would likely be held liable for the collision, but it is recommended that you hire a car accident lawyer in the Tupelo area because you never know what the defense might do.

It is not uncommon for a defendant to suggest comparative fault if a plaintiff’s injuries are visibly bad following an accident or if the defendant thinks that he or she may be deemed at fault. Going off of the previous example, the defendant could accuse you of having had broken tail lights before the collision or erratically weaving in and out of traffic and into their lane – both possible accusations showing that you caused him or her to rear-end you. If a jury agrees that you are at fault, your recovery could be diminished based on the percentage of blame attributed to you due to the State of Mississippi operating under the doctrine of pure comparative negligence. Legal representation can defend you against such allegations of comparative fault and work towards maximizing your recovery.

Under Mississippi law, the burden of proof is placed on you, the plaintiff, so in order to recover damages from the other driver and prevent your recovery from being reduced, you must establish the other driver’s negligence by showing that he or she owed you a duty of reasonable care, breached that duty, and caused you to suffer injuries. Once liability has been established, you can focus more on the damages aspect of your case, which may entail economic damages and non-economic damages to compensate you for losses stemming for the collision, which may include lost wages, loss of consortium, pain and suffering, medical bills, and loss of enjoyment of life.

Explore Your Options with a Knowledgeable Tupelo Attorney

A rush hour accident has the potential to not only significantly derail your day, but also inflict life-altering injuries upon you. At Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, we are here to guide you through such difficult times in your life and work towards recovering the damages you deserve for all the injuries and losses that you have endured. Contact us by calling us toll-free at 800-529-4004 or by completing our online form to schedule a free consultation.

Our Tupelo Office

201 Magazine Street Suite 201
Tupelo, MS 38804
Phone: 662-840-9222
Fax: 662-840-7745

Testimonials
- Climas B.
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"They stayed with my case until everything was resolved. My situation was complicated and they ensured things were in check from start to finish."
- Vicki L.
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"From start to finish it was a good experience. They listened and handled my case with compassion and care. I highly recommend them."
- Tasha S.
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"I was involved in a auto accident with my mother and she suggested NST to handle the case for us. Everything was handled professionally and in a timely manner."
Client Successes
$3,000,000.00
Obtained in tractor-trailer accident case for a husband and wife that suffered traumatic injuries.
$2,200,000.00
Recovered in car accident case against construction company in which our client suffered a traumatic brain injury.
$1,500,000.00
Received for a woman injured in car accident while on the job, who sustained numerous fractures and underwent several surgeries.
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