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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 Rankin County sits in Brandon, at 215 E. Government Street, Brandon, MS 39042. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
After an injury, ordinary life gets heavy. There are appointments to keep, bills arriving, and a claim that nobody explained to you. If another person’s carelessness hurt you in Brandon, it is reasonable to want a clear picture before you decide anything.
Nothing on this page is legal advice, and NeedAnAttorney.net is not a law firm. It is a service that connects injured people with attorneys. The rules described here are quoted or summarized from Mississippi’s own statutes so that you can check them yourself.
Before You Hire: Questions For A Brandon Attorney
Ask these in any first conversation:
- 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).
- 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)).
- Any ceiling. Ask what limit applies to the award and whether it reaches your claim (Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-60(2)(b)).
- Fees and costs. Ask what the fee is, when it is paid, and which expenses are deducted from a settlement.
- Who will work on it. Ask who handles your file day to day and how fast messages are answered.
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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How Fault Is Divided
Fault is rarely all on one side, and Mississippi law accounts for that. 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.
Is There A Ceiling On The Award
Not every part of an award is left to the jury in Mississippi. The details are in Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-60(2)(b).
Whether a limit reaches your case depends on the facts. A separate rule limits punitive damages (Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-65(1)).
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
A lawsuit for most injuries in Mississippi must be started within three years (Miss. Code Ann. 15-1-49(1)). Extra time can be available for a child and in some other limited situations (Miss. Code Ann. 15-1-59).
A claim against a government body usually has its own claim or notice steps that must be followed before you sue, so ask early (Miss. Code Ann. 11-46-11). If someone died, a separate set of rules can apply (Miss. Code Ann. 11-7-13). Records fade and witnesses move, so an early start helps even well inside the limit.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Brandon
Brandon lies in Rankin County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. For Rankin County, the Mississippi court directory shows the circuit court (20th Circuit Court District) in Brandon, at 215 E. Government Street, Brandon, MS 39042. The state list of trauma centers shows Merit Health Rankin in Brandon as a Level IV trauma center.
In the federal Hospital General Information file, the closest Mississippi acute care or critical access hospital to Brandon is Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon, 2.7 miles, an acute care hospital (350 Crossgates Blvd, Brandon, MS 39042). After it come Whitfield Medical Surgical Hospital in Whitfield, 5.6 miles, an acute care hospital that the file lists without emergency services; then Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, 7.6 miles, an acute care hospital. All distances are straight line miles from Brandon.
A straight line is shorter than the drive from Brandon. Ask each provider for your complete records and an itemized bill, and note the date of every appointment.
The file also lists Merit Health Women’s Hospital in Flowood at 7.7 miles and Methodist Rehabilitation Center in Jackson at 10.9 miles. Counting Mississippi acute care and critical access hospitals in a straight line from Brandon: 4 within 10 miles, 12 within 25 miles, 20 within 50 miles.
Closest to Brandon among the places this site covers are Pearl, 5.9 miles west; Jackson, 13.2 miles west; and Ridgeland, 13.4 miles northwest. From Brandon, Gulfport lies 139 miles southeast and Jackson 13 miles west.
Making Your First Contact In Brandon
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.
Before the first call, collect the basics: the date, the place, names of witnesses, your medical visits and your missed work. A single folder for bills, letters and photographs saves time later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there limits on an injury award in Mississippi?
A limit applies in some cases: the amount is set by the statute and can change (Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-60(2)(b)). The bills, the missed work and the lasting effects drive the amount. Punitive damages are limited separately (Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-65(1)).
What are the minimum auto insurance limits in Mississippi?
$25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident and $25,000 for property damage (Miss. Code Ann. 63-15-3(j)). Several policies can apply to one crash. Before you accept a payment, check for every policy that may apply.
How far is the closest hospital from Brandon?
In a straight line the nearest Mississippi acute care or critical access hospital is Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon, 2.7 miles, an acute care hospital; Whitfield Medical Surgical Hospital in Whitfield (listed without emergency services) is 5.6 miles and Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood is 7.6 miles. Call 911 in an emergency; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which nearby places does this site cover besides Brandon?
Closest by straight line are Pearl (5.9 miles west), Jackson (13.2 miles west) and Ridgeland (13.4 miles northwest).
Are there special steps for claims against the government?
There are special steps. Special claim or notice steps can apply (Miss. Code Ann. 11-46-11). Different entities can have different steps. Keep every letter you receive from a public agency.
When will I know what my claim is worth?
It depends on how long you need treatment. Claims often wait until your condition is clear and the total losses are known. A lawsuit adds time.
Is there a deadline for suing after an accident in Mississippi?
Generally 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 (Miss. Code Ann. 11-7-13).
If I was partly responsible, can I still recover something?
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). Photographs and witness names help show where the fault lies. Do not guess about fault when you talk to an insurer.
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