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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 Hinds County sits in Jackson, at 407 E. Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
If you are reading this after an accident in Jackson, you are probably tired, sore and unsure whom to trust. That is normal. A few rules learned early can keep you from making choices that are hard to undo.
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 Jackson Attorney
A short list of questions can sort out who is right for you:
- 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)).
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (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.
- Who will work on it. Ask who handles your file day to day and how fast messages are answered.
Kinds of Injury Claims
Vehicle crashes
Whether the collision was minor or serious, the same early steps help: get checked by a doctor, photograph the vehicles and the scene, exchange insurance information and keep any repair estimates.
Pedestrian and bicycle injuries
If a driver hit you while you were on foot or on a bike, note exactly where it happened, what the signals and lighting were like, and who saw it. Ask the people who stopped to leave their names and numbers.
Falls and unsafe property
Falls on someone else’s property usually depend on what the owner knew or should have known about the hazard. Photograph the spot before it changes, report the fall in writing, and keep the shoes you were wearing.
Wrongful death
If a loved one died because of another person’s wrongful act or omission, a different set of rules applies. A wrongful death claim follows its own rules in Mississippi; ask an attorney which date applies (Miss. Code Ann. 11-7-13). You do not have to sort this out alone or quickly; an attorney can explain who is allowed to act and what the dates are.
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When You Were Partly At Fault
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.
Is There A Ceiling On The Award
Mississippi limits damages for pain and suffering in some injury cases. The statute is Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-60(2)(b), and the amount can change over time.
Medical bills and lost income are handled differently, so ask which rules reach your claim. Punitive damages are limited separately (Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-65(1)).
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
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.
Why Policy Limits Matter
Every driver in Mississippi must carry liability coverage of 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)).
A crash with several injured people can use up those limits quickly. If your bills pass that limit, it helps to know early what other coverage may exist, including your own policy.
The Court and Hospitals Behind a Jackson Claim
The Census Bureau lists Jackson in more than one county: Hinds County, Madison County and Rankin County. Hinds County’s 7th Circuit Court District circuit court is listed in Jackson, at 407 E. Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201. The Mississippi court directory lists the 20th Circuit Court District circuit court for Madison County in Canton, at 128 West North Street, Canton, MS 39046. The Mississippi court directory lists the 20th Circuit Court District circuit court for Rankin County in Brandon, at 215 E. Government Street, Brandon, MS 39042. University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson appears on the state list of trauma centers as a Level I trauma center. MS Baptist Medical Center Jackson in Jackson appears on the state list of trauma centers as a Level III trauma center. Merit Health Central in Jackson appears on the state list of trauma centers as a Level IV trauma center.
Keep copies of everything the hospital or clinic gives you, ask for an itemized bill, and note each appointment as it happens. If you moved between facilities, collect the records from each one.
Getting Started With Your Claim In Jackson
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.
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 should I save for my claim?
Hold on to your medical bills and records. Photographs of the scene and your injuries help. Add pay records for time off, estimates for repairs and every message from an insurer.
What should I say to an adjuster who calls?
You can decline a recorded statement until you have advice. Stick to simple facts and avoid guessing about fault or injuries. Do not sign a release until you know the full cost of your injuries.
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 notice steps can differ from those for other claims. Write down the date and place of the injury.
Where do I start after an injury?
Seek medical attention before anything else. Report what happened to the police or the property owner as appropriate. Photograph the scene and your injuries, and write down what happened while you remember it.
When must an injury lawsuit be filed in Mississippi?
Within three years for most injury claims (Miss. Code Ann. 15-1-49(1)). Children and some other limited situations can have more time (Miss. Code Ann. 15-1-59). A claim against a government body has its own notice step (Miss. Code Ann. 11-46-11).
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.
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 coverage must a driver near Jackson have?
Liability coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries (Miss. Code Ann. 63-15-3(j)). A serious injury can cost more than the other driver’s policy pays. Keep the other driver’s insurance details from the day of the crash.
Injury Attorney Pages For Other Mississippi Communities
People are hurt in every part of Mississippi. These pages cover other communities.
