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Your Mendenhall 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 Simpson County sits in Mendenhall, at 100 Court Street, Suite 2, Mendenhall, MS 39114. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Nobody plans for the call that follows an accident. Whether you were hurt in a crash, a fall or something else in Mendenhall, the weeks afterward bring decisions that feel bigger than they should. Here is what Mississippi law says, in plain terms, so you can ask better questions.
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.
Before You Hire: Questions For A Mendenhall Attorney
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)).
- Limits on damages. Ask whether the limit on pain and suffering applies to your claim (Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-60(2)(b)).
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (Miss. Code Ann. 11-7-15).
- The people. Ask who will be in touch with you and how quickly they return calls.
- The money terms. Ask how fees are calculated and which costs come out of a recovery.
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.
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
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). Write down the date of the injury now so the count is never in doubt.
Courts and Hospitals Near Mendenhall
Mendenhall lies in Simpson County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. For Simpson County, the Mississippi court directory shows the circuit court (13th Circuit Court District) in Mendenhall, at 100 Court Street, Suite 2, Mendenhall, MS 39114. In Mendenhall, the state list of trauma centers names Simpson General Hospital as a Level IV trauma center.
In the federal Hospital General Information file, the closest Mississippi acute care or critical access hospital to Mendenhall is Simpson General Hospital in Mendenhall, 1.2 miles, a critical access hospital (1842 Simpson Highway 149, Mendenhall, MS 39114). After it come Magee General Hospital in Magee, 10.3 miles, an acute care hospital; then Whitfield Medical Surgical Hospital in Whitfield, 22.6 miles, an acute care hospital that the file lists without emergency services. All distances are straight line miles from Mendenhall.
A straight line is shorter than the drive from Mendenhall. Ask each provider for your complete records and an itemized bill, and note the date of every appointment.
The file also lists Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon at 24.5 miles and Jefferson Davis Community Hospital in Prentiss at 25.3 miles. Counting Mississippi acute care and critical access hospitals in a straight line from Mendenhall: 1 within 10 miles, 4 within 25 miles, 22 within 50 miles.
The nearest places in Mississippi that this site has pages for, by the same coordinates, are Magee (10.0 miles southeast), Brandon (23.0 miles north) and Pearl (25.2 miles northwest). Jackson is 32 miles northwest of Mendenhall and Gulfport is 117 miles southeast.
How The Intake Process Works In Mendenhall
Fill in the form at the top of this page. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Mississippi. The form is free to use, and sending it does not mean you have hired anyone.
While you wait, write down what happened and when, who saw it, what treatment you have received and how many days of work you missed. Put bills, letters and insurance messages in one folder.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon must I file a claim for an injury in Mendenhall?
For most injury claims, 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 (Miss. Code Ann. 11-7-13).
How does Mississippi treat an injured person who shares the blame?
Short answer: 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). Ask how the rule would be argued in your case. Raise it early with any attorney you speak with.
Is there a limit on damages for an injury in Mississippi?
Yes, in the cases the law covers: 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.
Is the other driver’s policy enough to cover my injuries?
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)). Several policies can apply to one crash. Before you accept a payment, check for every policy that may apply.
How far is the closest hospital from Mendenhall?
In a straight line the nearest Mississippi acute care or critical access hospital is Simpson General Hospital in Mendenhall, 1.2 miles, a critical access hospital; Magee General Hospital in Magee is 10.3 miles and Whitfield Medical Surgical Hospital in Whitfield (listed without emergency services) is 22.6 miles. Call 911 in an emergency; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which other places near Mendenhall does this site cover?
By Census coordinates the nearest are Magee, 10.0 miles southeast; Brandon, 23.0 miles north; and Pearl, 25.2 miles northwest, all in a straight line from Mendenhall.
Are there special steps for claims against the government?
There are special steps. 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.
How should I begin after I am injured?
Treat the injury first. Make sure the incident is reported. Write down names of witnesses and keep every record in one place.
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