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Your Clinton Personal Injury Attorney
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 Hinds County sits at two locations: 407 E. Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201, and 127 W Main St, Raymond, MS 39154. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Recovering from an injury is hard enough without legal confusion on top of it. If someone else’s carelessness hurt you in Clinton, you are allowed to take your time understanding your options before you sign or say anything.
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 A Clinton Attorney
Whoever you speak to, a few answers tell you a lot:
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (Miss. Code Ann. 11-7-15).
- The deadline. Ask the attorney to name the exact last day to file for your claim. The general limit for injury claims in Mississippi is three years (Miss. Code Ann. 15-1-49(1)).
- Limits on damages. Ask whether the limit on pain and suffering applies to 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.
- 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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How Fault Is Divided
Many people stay quiet because they fear any mistake of their own ends a claim. In Mississippi it does not. Miss. Code Ann. 11-7-15 sets the rule.
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, witness names and medical records help show where the fault lies.
Time Limits To Know
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). The type of claim decides the date, so do not wait.
Courts and Hospitals Near Clinton
Hinds County is the county the Census Bureau assigns to Clinton. For Hinds County, the Mississippi court directory lists two circuit court (7th Circuit Court District) locations: 407 E. Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201, and 127 W Main St, Raymond, MS 39154. The state list of trauma centers names University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, in Hinds County, as a Level I trauma center. Another facility on that list, MS Baptist Medical Center Jackson in Jackson, is listed as a Level III trauma center. Merit Health Central in Jackson, also in Hinds County, is listed as a Level IV trauma center.
Measured in a straight line from Clinton, the nearest Mississippi acute care and critical access hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are Merit Health Central in Jackson, 6.9 miles, an acute care hospital, then University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, 9.9 miles, an acute care hospital, then Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, 9.9 miles, an acute care hospital. Merit Health Central is at 1850 Chadwick Dr, Jackson, MS 39204.
Road distance from Clinton 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 Methodist Rehabilitation Center in Jackson (10.4 miles) and St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson (10.4 miles). The file lists 3 Mississippi acute care and critical access hospitals within 10 miles of Clinton, 10 within 25 miles and 17 within 50 miles, all in a straight line. VA and military hospitals are not included in these figures.
Other places this site covers near Clinton: Jackson at 8.0 miles east, Ridgeland at 12.2 miles east, Pearl at 15.7 miles east. Jackson is 8 miles east of Clinton and Gulfport is 153 miles southeast.
How To Begin Your Clinton Claim
The form at the top of this page is the starting point. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Mississippi. It costs nothing to use and does not commit you to anything.
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
Which nearby places does this site cover besides Clinton?
Closest by straight line are Jackson (8.0 miles east), Ridgeland (12.2 miles east) and Pearl (15.7 miles east).
Is a claim against a government entity different in Mississippi?
It can be. Special claim or notice steps can apply (Miss. Code Ann. 11-46-11). The rules for public bodies differ from the rules for private parties. Do not wait to ask.
How do I choose an attorney near Clinton?
Ask each attorney you consider whether they handle cases where you live, how you would meet and how the fee works. Compare more than one before you decide.
How soon must I file a claim for an injury in Clinton?
For most injury claims, three years (Miss. Code Ann. 15-1-49(1)). The period can be longer for a child, and a few other situations extend it too (Miss. Code Ann. 15-1-59). An early start protects the evidence.
Does Mississippi bar me from recovering if I share the blame?
The rule: 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 raise this point first. An attorney can explain how the rule fits your facts.
Does Mississippi put a ceiling on pain and suffering?
A limit applies in some cases: the amount is set by the statute and can change (Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-60(2)(b)). Special rules can apply to particular kinds of claims. Keep every bill, because the economic part of a claim is proved by records.
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.
What is the nearest hospital to Clinton?
On the federal list the nearest Mississippi acute care or critical access hospital is Merit Health Central in Jackson (6.9 miles, straight line), then University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson (9.9 miles) and Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson (9.9 miles). VA and military hospitals are not included. In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Help Elsewhere in Mississippi
If your injury happened outside Clinton, one of these pages may fit better.
