GULF COAST Law blog

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.

Being involved in a car accident in Gulfport can be incredibly scary in the moment, but the effects of the accident can also be felt for a long period afterward. Between medical treatment and damage to your vehicle, you could end up spending a significant amount of money.

Being involved in a car accident is always a difficult experience. Accidents can cause severe injuries, property damage, and significant inconveniences to the victim’s day-to-day life. This situation is made even more difficult and frustrating when the responsible party doesn’t have insurance.

In March, 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released it’s annual traffic crash data to the public, revealing that over 38,000 people were killed in motor vehicle collisions across the nation.  This was the highest number of deaths since 2007, despite the pandemic and pandemic response impact on lowering overall traffic volume.