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Your Jackson 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.
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.
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
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.
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 circuit court (7th Circuit Court District) is listed at two locations: 407 E. Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201, and 127 W Main St, Raymond, MS 39154. The Mississippi court directory lists the circuit court (20th Circuit Court District) for Madison County in Canton, at 128 West North Street, Canton, MS 39046. The directory also lists the circuit court (20th Circuit Court District) 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 that list as a Level III trauma center. Merit Health Central in Jackson appears on that list as a Level IV trauma center.
The three Mississippi acute care and critical access hospitals nearest Jackson in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital General Information file, measured in a straight line from the town’s coordinates, are Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, 2.0 miles, an acute care hospital; University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, 2.4 miles, an acute care hospital; and Methodist Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, 2.8 miles, an acute care hospital. The street address of Mississippi Baptist Medical Center is 1225 N State St., Jackson, MS 39202.
These figures are straight line distances, so the drive from Jackson 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 St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson (3.0 miles) and Merit Health Central in Jackson (3.2 miles). The file lists 8 Mississippi acute care and critical access hospitals within 10 miles of Jackson, 10 within 25 miles and 18 within 50 miles, all in a straight line. VA and military hospitals are not included in these figures.
The nearest places in Mississippi that this site has pages for, by the same coordinates, are Pearl (7.7 miles southeast), Clinton (8.0 miles west) and Ridgeland (8.1 miles northeast).
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
Which hospital is closest to Jackson?
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson is the closest Mississippi acute care or critical access hospital on the federal hospital list, 2.0 miles away in a straight line, an acute care hospital. University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is 2.4 miles away and Methodist Rehabilitation Center in Jackson is 2.8 miles away. VA and military hospitals are not included. In an emergency call 911 first; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which other places near Jackson does this site cover?
By Census coordinates the nearest are Pearl, 7.7 miles southeast; Clinton, 8.0 miles west; and Ridgeland, 8.1 miles northeast, all in a straight line from Jackson.
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.
