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Your Laurel 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 Jones County sits at two locations: 415 N 5th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440, and 101 N. Court Street, Suite B, Ellisville, MS 39437. 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 Laurel was someone else’s doing, start with the basics below and go at your own pace.
We match people with attorneys; we do not advise on cases. Treat what follows as a plain language guide to Mississippi law drawn from the statutes. When you want to talk to an attorney, the form at the top of this page is the way to start.
What To Ask Before You Choose An Attorney In Laurel
Bring these to your first call, whoever it is with:
- 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).
- 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)).
- Any ceiling. Ask what limit applies to the award and whether it reaches 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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How Fault Is Divided
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.
Time Limits To Know
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). Ask in your first conversation which date applies to your claim.
The Court and Hospitals Behind a Laurel Claim
Jones County is the county the Census Bureau assigns to Laurel. Jones County’s circuit court (18th Circuit Court District) is listed at two locations: 415 N 5th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440, and 101 N. Court Street, Suite B, Ellisville, MS 39437. South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel appears on the state list of trauma centers as a Level III trauma center.
Measured in a straight line from Laurel, the nearest Mississippi acute care and critical access hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, 0.7 miles, an acute care hospital, then Jasper General Hospital in Bay Springs, 21.3 miles, an acute care hospital, then Covington County Hospital in Collins, 24.4 miles, a critical access hospital. South Central Regional Medical Center is at 1220 Jefferson St., Laurel, MS 39440.
Road distance from Laurel 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.
The file also lists Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg at 28.2 miles and Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg at 28.7 miles. Counting Mississippi acute care and critical access hospitals in a straight line from Laurel: 1 within 10 miles, 3 within 25 miles, 11 within 50 miles.
Closest to Laurel among the places this site covers are Hattiesburg, 28.7 miles south; Magee, 36.7 miles west; and Mendenhall, 46.3 miles northwest. From Laurel, Gulfport lies 88 miles south and Jackson 76 miles northwest.
Your First Step After Getting Hurt In Laurel
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.
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
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). Different entities can have different steps. Keep every letter you receive from a public agency.
Can I expect a quick settlement?
There is no fixed time. Settlement usually comes after the extent of your injury is known. Court dates add months.
What is the Mississippi statute of limitations for an injury claim?
Generally three years (Miss. Code Ann. 15-1-49(1)). A child can have extra time, and so can a few other limited situations (Miss. Code Ann. 15-1-59). Write down the date of the injury now.
What if the other side says I caused part of the accident?
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). How the blame is assigned matters. Keep notes about how the injury happened.
Will a limit on damages reduce my claim?
Mississippi limits noneconomic damages: 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.
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)). 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.
What is the nearest hospital to Laurel?
On the federal list the nearest Mississippi acute care or critical access hospital is South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel (0.7 miles, straight line), then Jasper General Hospital in Bay Springs (21.3 miles) and Covington County Hospital in Collins (24.4 miles). In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which nearby places does this site cover besides Laurel?
Closest by straight line are Hattiesburg (28.7 miles south), Magee (36.7 miles west) and Mendenhall (46.3 miles northwest).
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