GULF COAST Law blog

If you have a Mississippi driver’s license, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) keeps track of your driving history on your Mississippi driving record. Your driving record will include traffic tickets and accidents. Not all car accidents will automatically land a mark on your driving record in Mississippi.

Hit and runs are unfortunately common in Mississippi. The following are two common reasons people flee from the scene of an accident:

• Intoxication: One of the most common answers is intoxication. When someone has been drinking or using drugs and is involved in an accident, they might think that running away is better than being arrested.

Suffering a personal injury can be a life-changing event. The stress of medical bills, lost wages, and physical pain can be overwhelming. Dealing with insurance companies can be frustrating and confusing, and it’s often the last thing you want to handle after an accident.

Car accidents happen frequently, and unfortunately, passengers in a vehicle can get injured even if they’re not at fault. You have every right to be safe as a passenger and expect your driver and others on the road to take precautions to keep everyone on the road safe.  

Driver negligence is one of the most common causes of auto accidents, and if you and your lawyer can prove that the driver was at fault, you may be able to receive compensation for your injuries. Hiring a Gulfport car accident lawyer can help you gather evidence and build a case against the driver who caused your accident.