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Your Forest 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 Scott County sits in Forest, at 100 E. 1st Street, Forest, MS 39074. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Getting hurt rarely comes at a convenient time. You may be in pain, missing work and answering calls from an insurance company while trying to learn what you are owed. If your injury in Forest was someone else’s doing, start with the basics below and go at your own pace.
This page is general information, not legal advice. NeedAnAttorney.net matches people with attorneys and does not represent anyone. The legal points below come from Mississippi’s statutes, and the form at the top of the page is how you reach an attorney.
Before You Hire: Questions For A Forest Attorney
Ask these in any first conversation:
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (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)).
- 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.
- 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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When You Were Partly At Fault
Mississippi does not shut the door on someone who shares the blame. 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.
What An Award Can Include
Mississippi limits damages for pain and suffering in some injury cases. The rule is in Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-60(2)(b); ask what amount applies today.
The details matter, so ask an attorney how the limit would affect a claim like yours. Punitive damages are limited separately (Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-65(1)).
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
Most injury claims in Mississippi must be filed within 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 Forest
Scott County is the county the Census Bureau assigns to Forest. The Mississippi court directory lists the circuit court (8th Circuit Court District) for Scott County in Forest, at 100 E. 1st Street, Forest, MS 39074. The state list of trauma centers shows Ochsner Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest as a Level IV trauma center.
The three Mississippi acute care and critical access hospitals nearest Forest in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital General Information file, measured in a straight line from the town’s coordinates, are S E Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest, 0.5 miles, a critical access hospital; Ochsner Scott Regional in Morton, 11.5 miles, a critical access hospital; and Ochsner Laird Hospital in Union, 26.2 miles, a critical access hospital. The street address of S E Lackey Memorial Hospital is 330 N Broad Street, Forest, MS 39074.
These figures are straight line distances, so the drive from Forest is longer. Whichever provider treated you, request your complete records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every appointment.
Further down the same list are Baptist Medical Center-Leake in Carthage (26.3 miles) and Jasper General Hospital in Bay Springs (28.6 miles). The file lists 1 Mississippi acute care or critical access hospital within 10 miles of Forest, 2 within 25 miles and 26 within 50 miles, all in a straight line.
The nearest places in Mississippi that this site has pages for, by the same coordinates, are Brandon (30.6 miles west), Mendenhall (35.9 miles southwest) and Pearl (36.5 miles west). Jackson is 43 miles west of Forest and Gulfport is 136 miles south.
What Happens When You Send The Form From Forest
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.
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
When does the time to file an injury claim run out in Mississippi?
Within three years for 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). Do not wait to ask.
Can I still recover if the accident was partly my fault?
Under Mississippi law, 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.
How much can I recover for pain and suffering in Mississippi?
In some cases, yes. 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)).
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)). A crash with several injured people can use up limits quickly. It helps to learn early what other coverage may exist.
Which hospital is closest to Forest?
S E Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest is the closest Mississippi acute care or critical access hospital on the federal hospital list, 0.5 miles away in a straight line, a critical access hospital. Ochsner Scott Regional in Morton is 11.5 miles away and Ochsner Laird Hospital in Union is 26.2 miles away. In an emergency call 911 first; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which other places near Forest does this site cover?
By Census coordinates the nearest are Brandon, 30.6 miles west; Mendenhall, 35.9 miles southwest; and Pearl, 36.5 miles west, all in a straight line from Forest.
Is there a notice requirement for a claim against a city or county?
Special rules may apply. 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 should I begin after I am injured?
Treat the injury first. Tell the police or the owner of the property what happened. Take photographs and write the details down while they are fresh.
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