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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 Jackson County sits in Pascagoula, at 3104 Magnolia Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
An injury changes the pace of your days. Medical visits, paperwork and worry about money can crowd out everything else. If you were hurt in Moss Point because of another person’s actions, this page explains how Mississippi treats injury claims so you can plan your next step.
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 Moss Point Attorney
Ask these in any first conversation:
- 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)).
- 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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Your Own Share Of The Blame
Many people stay quiet because they fear any mistake of their own ends a claim. In Mississippi it does not. 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.
When The Clock Starts And Stops
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.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Moss Point
Moss Point lies in Jackson County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. For Jackson County, the Mississippi court directory shows the circuit court (19th Circuit Court District) in Pascagoula, at 3104 Magnolia Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567. In Jackson County, the state list of trauma centers shows Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula as a Level III trauma center.
The three Mississippi acute care and critical access hospitals nearest Moss Point in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital General Information file, measured in a straight line from the town’s coordinates, are Singing River Health System in Pascagoula, 3.5 miles, an acute care hospital; Memorial Hospital Biloxi in Biloxi, 21.4 miles, an acute care hospital; and Singing River Gulfport in Gulfport, 33.4 miles, an acute care hospital. The street address of Singing River Health System is 2809 Denny Av, Pascagoula, MS 39581.
These figures are straight line distances, so the drive from Moss Point is longer. Whichever provider treated you, request your complete records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every appointment.
The file also lists George Regional Health System in Lucedale at 34.5 miles and Memorial Hospital at Gulfport in Gulfport at 34.9 miles. Counting Mississippi acute care and critical access hospitals in a straight line from Moss Point: 1 within 10 miles, 2 within 25 miles, 6 within 50 miles. 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 Pascagoula (4.8 miles south), Biloxi (24.0 miles west) and Gulfport (32.0 miles west). From Moss Point, Gulfport lies 32 miles west and Jackson 164 miles northwest.
What To Do Once You Are Ready To Talk In Moss Point
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.
Meanwhile, jot down the facts while they are fresh: date, time, place, who was there, what care you have had and what work you have missed. Save every bill and every message from an insurer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mississippi put a ceiling on pain and suffering?
A limit applies in some cases: the amount is set by the statute and can change (Miss. Code Ann. 11-1-60(2)(b)). Medical bills and lost income are handled separately from pain and suffering. An attorney can tell you which rules apply to your facts.
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)). 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 Moss Point?
Singing River Health System in Pascagoula is the closest Mississippi acute care or critical access hospital on the federal hospital list, 3.5 miles away in a straight line, an acute care hospital. Memorial Hospital Biloxi in Biloxi is 21.4 miles away and Singing River Gulfport in Gulfport is 33.4 miles away. VA and military hospitals are not included. In an emergency call 911 first; not every hospital has an emergency room.
What other places near Moss Point have their own page here?
Pascagoula is 4.8 miles south of Moss Point, Biloxi is 24.0 miles west and Gulfport is 32.0 miles west, by straight line from the Census coordinates.
What if the injury happened on public property?
There are special steps. 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 long does an injury settlement take?
It varies with the injury and the insurer. Claims often wait until your condition is clear and the total losses are known. A lawsuit adds time.
Is there a deadline for suing after an accident in Mississippi?
Generally 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).
Does it matter that I was partly to blame?
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). How the blame is assigned matters. Keep notes about how the injury happened.
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