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Your Columbus 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 Lowndes County sits in Columbus, at 505 2nd Ave. N, Columbus, MS 39701. 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 Columbus, you are allowed to take your time understanding your options before you sign or say 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.
Questions Worth Asking In Columbus
Bring these to your first call, whoever it is with:
- 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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Sharing Blame And Your Claim
Having made a mistake yourself does not end a claim 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.
When The Clock Starts And Stops
Mississippi allows three years to file most injury claims (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). Ask in your first conversation which date applies to your claim.
The Court and Hospitals Behind a Columbus Claim
Columbus lies in Lowndes County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. For Lowndes County, the Mississippi court directory shows the circuit court (16th Circuit Court District) in Columbus, at 505 2nd Ave. N, Columbus, MS 39701. In Columbus, the state list of trauma centers names Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle as a Level III trauma center.
Measured in a straight line from Columbus, the nearest Mississippi acute care and critical access hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus, 1.7 miles, an acute care hospital, then Clay County Medical Corporation in West Point, 16.6 miles, an acute care hospital, then Monroe Regional Hospital in Aberdeen, 22.9 miles, a critical access hospital. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle is at 2520 5th Street N, Columbus, MS 39705.
Road distance from Columbus 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.
Fourth and fifth on the list are Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha County in Starkville, 23.9 miles, and Noxubee General Critical Access Hospital in Macon, 28.1 miles. Within 10, 25 and 50 miles of Columbus the file shows 1, 4 and 9 Mississippi acute care and critical access hospitals, by straight line. Progressive Health of Houston in Houston, 42.7 miles away, is a rural emergency hospital offering emergency care and observation services; it does not provide acute-care inpatient hospital stays.
Other places this site covers near Columbus: Starkville at 24.8 miles west, Amory at 33.0 miles north, Tupelo at 55.9 miles north. The reference cities are 133 miles southwest (Jackson) and 217 miles south (Gulfport).
Sources And References
Pages and sites mentioned for this area: "Friendly City", The Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi State Bar.
How The Intake Process Works In Columbus
Use the form at the top of the page to tell us what happened. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Mississippi. There is no charge to submit it, and submitting it does not hire anyone.
Until someone calls, make a simple record: what happened, the date and time, names of anyone who saw it, the treatment you have had, and the days you missed from work. Keep every bill and letter in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 rules for public bodies differ from the rules for private parties. Do not wait to ask.
Can I expect a quick settlement?
There is no fixed time. Many claims wait until treatment has finished so the full cost is known. A lawsuit takes longer than a settlement.
How long do I have to file an injury lawsuit in Mississippi?
For most injury claims, 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). Do not wait to ask.
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). How the facts are described matters from the start. Details from the day of the accident can matter.
Is there a ceiling on what I can recover for pain and suffering?
Some damages are limited: the amount is set by the statute and can change (Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-60(2)(b)). Medical bills and lost income are handled separately from pain and suffering. An attorney can tell you which rules apply to your facts.
How much insurance does the other driver have to have?
At least $25,000 for injury to one person, $50,000 for injury to two or more people in one accident and $25,000 for property damage (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 Columbus?
On the federal list the nearest Mississippi acute care or critical access hospital is Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus (1.7 miles, straight line), then Clay County Medical Corporation in West Point (16.6 miles) and Monroe Regional Hospital in Aberdeen (22.9 miles). In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which nearby places does this site cover besides Columbus?
Closest by straight line are Starkville (24.8 miles west), Amory (33.0 miles north) and Tupelo (55.9 miles north).
Help Elsewhere in Mississippi
If your injury happened outside Columbus, one of these pages may fit better.
