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The short answer. In Mississippi most injury claims must be filed within three years (Miss. Code Ann. 15-1-49(1)). The trial court for Monroe County sits in Aberdeen, at 301 South Chestnut Street, Aberdeen, MS 39730. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
An injury changes the pace of your days. Medical visits, paperwork and worry about money can crowd out everything else. If you were hurt in Amory because of another person’s actions, this page explains how Mississippi treats injury claims so you can plan your next step.
A quick note on what this page is: general information about Mississippi injury law, written from the statutes, from a matching service that does not practice law. It is meant to help you ask good questions, not to decide your case.
Before You Hire: Questions For An Amory Attorney
Ask these in any first conversation:
- The date. Ask for the specific last day to file in your case. The general rule is three years (Miss. Code Ann. 15-1-49(1)).
- If you were partly to blame. Ask what happens to your award if a jury finds you share the blame (Miss. Code Ann. 11-7-15).
- Limits on damages. Ask whether the limit on pain and suffering applies to your claim (Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-60(2)(b)).
- The money terms. Ask how fees are calculated and which costs come out of a recovery.
- The people. Ask who will be in touch with you and how quickly they return calls.
Personal Injury Types of Cases
Premises Liability
Many premises liability claims are from a property owner’s duty to maintain a property in the way that does not endanger others. There are may ways a property owner can violate this duty.
- Broken Stairs
- Unlit alleyways
- Slippery Floors
- Surfaces that are uneven
- Places to receive burns
- Places to receive chemical exposure
- Dog bites
- and other dangerous conditions
Wrongful Death
When negligence leads to fatal injuries, a wrongful death suit can help the surviving family members hold the negligent company, persons, and or person accountable for what was done. A wrongful death case can involve different types of compensation from other personal injury claims. After a fatal accident, family members can ask an attorney to review what compensation the surviving loved ones may have a right to. These types of accidents can include.
- Auto Accident
- Maritime Accident
- Drowning
- Electrocution
- Falls
- Helicopter Accident
- Fire
- Firearm
- and other types of wrongful deaths
Motor Vehicle Accidents
As long as the person that was operating the vehicle that injured you was negligent in some way, you can could have a claim for compensation. This can include.
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- 18 wheeler Accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Drunk Driving
- Distracted Driving
- Aggressive Driving
- and other types of motor vehicle accidents
Work Place Accidents
These types of personal injury lawsuits involve more that just a employee and employer. If you feel like your place of employment was negligent in some way, you might have a claim for compensation. These types of accidents can include.
- Slip and Fall
- Unsafe working conditions
- Unmaintained equipment
- Auto Accidents
- Death
- Electrical Hazards
- Occupational illnesses like COPD, contagious diseases, and asbestosis
- personal injuries at work
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What Shared Blame Means For You
If an insurer says you were partly responsible, that does not decide the case in Mississippi. The source is Miss. Code Ann. 11-7-15.
Your own share of the fault reduces your award in proportion to that share, and no fixed percentage ends the claim by itself (Miss. Code Ann. 11-7-15). Insurers often press this point first, so keep notes about how the injury happened.
What The Law Says About Damages
Pain and suffering awards are limited in Mississippi. The statute is Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-60(2)(b), and the amount can change over time.
Whether a limit reaches your case depends on the facts. Punitive damages are limited separately (Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-65(1)).
When The Clock Starts And Stops
The general time limit for an injury claim in Mississippi is three years (Miss. Code Ann. 15-1-49(1)). A child may have more time, and a few other limited situations extend the period too (Miss. Code Ann. 15-1-59).
A wrongful death claim follows its own rules, so ask which date applies (Miss. Code Ann. 11-7-13). If a government body may be responsible, the steps can differ (Miss. Code Ann. 11-46-11). Missing the date usually ends the case, so ask any attorney to name the exact last day for yours.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Amory
Amory lies in Monroe County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. The Mississippi court directory lists the circuit court (1st Circuit Court District) for Monroe County in Aberdeen, at 301 South Chestnut Street, Aberdeen, MS 39730. The state list of trauma centers shows North MS Medical Center Gilmore in Amory as a Level IV trauma center.
Measured in a straight line from Amory, the nearest Mississippi acute care and critical access hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory in Amory, 0.6 miles, an acute care hospital, then Monroe Regional Hospital in Aberdeen, 11.6 miles, a critical access hospital, then North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, 22.6 miles, an acute care hospital. North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory is at 1105 Earl Frye Blvd, Amory, MS 38821.
Road distance from Amory is longer than a straight line. Wherever you were treated, ask for the full records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every visit.
Further down the same list are Clay County Medical Corporation in West Point (27.0 miles) and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus (31.7 miles). The file lists 1 Mississippi acute care or critical access hospital within 10 miles of Amory, 3 within 25 miles and 10 within 50 miles, all in a straight line. Progressive Health of Houston in Houston, 29.5 miles away, is a rural emergency hospital offering emergency care and observation services; it does not provide acute-care inpatient hospital stays.
Closest to Amory among the places this site covers are Tupelo, 24.5 miles northwest; Columbus, 33.0 miles south; and Starkville, 41.4 miles southwest. The reference cities are 153 miles southwest (Jackson) and 249 miles south (Gulfport).
Reaching Out For Help In Amory
Start with the form at the top. It asks a few questions about the injury. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Mississippi. Using it is free, and it does not create an attorney client relationship.
While you wait, write down what happened and when, who saw it, what treatment you have received and how many days of work you missed. Put bills, letters and insurance messages in one folder.
Frequently Asked Questions
When must an injury lawsuit be filed in Mississippi?
Within three years for most injury claims (Miss. Code Ann. 15-1-49(1)). A child may have more time, and a few other limited situations extend the period too (Miss. Code Ann. 15-1-59). A wrongful death claim follows its own rules (Miss. Code Ann. 11-7-13).
What happens to my claim if I share some of the fault?
Mississippi answers this directly. Your own share of the fault reduces your award in proportion to that share, and no fixed percentage ends the claim by itself (Miss. Code Ann. 11-7-15). How the facts are described matters from the start. Details from the day of the accident can matter.
Does Mississippi limit how much I can recover?
Mississippi limits noneconomic damages: the amount is set by the statute and can change (Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-60(2)(b)). The amount depends on the facts of your claim. Ask an attorney whether any rule reaches your claim.
Does Mississippi require drivers to carry liability insurance?
Liability coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries (Miss. Code Ann. 63-15-3(j)). Those figures are floors, not a measure of what a claim is worth. Ask an attorney to check every policy that may apply.
What is the nearest hospital to Amory?
On the federal list the nearest Mississippi acute care or critical access hospital is North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory in Amory (0.6 miles, straight line), then Monroe Regional Hospital in Aberdeen (11.6 miles) and North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo (22.6 miles). In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which other places near Amory does this site cover?
By Census coordinates the nearest are Tupelo, 24.5 miles northwest; Columbus, 33.0 miles south; and Starkville, 41.4 miles southwest, all in a straight line from Amory.
What if the injury happened on public property?
There are special steps. Special claim or notice steps can apply (Miss. Code Ann. 11-46-11). The notice step can come before any lawsuit. Ask an attorney at once if a public body may be responsible.
What comes first after an injury?
Seek medical attention before anything else. Make sure the incident is reported. Write down names of witnesses and keep every record in one place.
Injury Attorney Pages For Other Mississippi Communities
People are hurt in every part of Mississippi. These pages cover other communities.
