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Your Oxford 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 Lafayette County sits in Oxford, at 1 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
After an injury, ordinary life gets heavy. There are appointments to keep, bills arriving, and a claim that nobody explained to you. If another person’s carelessness hurt you in Oxford, it is reasonable to want a clear picture before you decide anything.
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 An Oxford Attorney
A short list of questions can sort out who is right for you:
- 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 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)).
- 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
Injured in Oxford? Get matched with an attorney now.
What Shared Blame Means For You
Having made a mistake yourself does not end a claim 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.
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
Most injury claims in Mississippi must be filed within 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). Records fade and witnesses move, so an early start helps even well inside the limit.
Courts and Hospitals Near Oxford
Oxford lies in Lafayette County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. Lafayette County’s circuit court (3rd Circuit Court District) is listed in Oxford, at 1 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655. The state list of trauma centers shows Baptist Memorial Hospital North MS in Oxford as a Level III trauma center.
In the federal Hospital General Information file, the closest Mississippi acute care or critical access hospital to Oxford is Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford, 0.4 miles, an acute care hospital (1100 Belk Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655). After it come Yalobusha General Hospital in Water Valley, 16.4 miles, an acute care hospital; then Highland Hills Medical Center in Senatobia, 30.4 miles, an acute care hospital. All distances are straight line miles from Oxford.
A straight line is shorter than the drive from Oxford. Ask each provider for your complete records and an itemized bill, and note the date of every appointment.
Fourth and fifth on the list are Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County in New Albany, 30.9 miles, and Alliance Healthcare System in Holly Springs, 31.0 miles. Within 10, 25 and 50 miles of Oxford the file shows 1, 2 and 13 Mississippi acute care and critical access hospitals, by straight line. Progressive Health of Houston in Houston, 44.6 miles away, is a rural emergency hospital offering emergency care and observation services; it does not provide acute-care inpatient hospital stays.
Other places this site covers near Oxford: Water Valley at 14.1 miles south, Batesville at 22.2 miles west, Holly Springs at 29.9 miles north. The reference cities are 146 miles south (Jackson) and 273 miles south (Gulfport).
How To Get Matched With An Attorney In Oxford
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.
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
How far is the closest hospital from Oxford?
In a straight line the nearest Mississippi acute care or critical access hospital is Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford, 0.4 miles, an acute care hospital; Yalobusha General Hospital in Water Valley is 16.4 miles and Highland Hills Medical Center in Senatobia is 30.4 miles. Call 911 in an emergency; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which nearby places does this site cover besides Oxford?
Closest by straight line are Water Valley (14.1 miles south), Batesville (22.2 miles west) and Holly Springs (29.9 miles north).
Is a claim against a public agency handled differently?
It can be. Special claim or notice steps can apply (Miss. Code Ann. 11-46-11). The notice step can come before any lawsuit. Ask an attorney at once if a public body may be responsible.
What comes first after an injury?
Seek medical attention before anything else. Report the incident to the right party. Photographs and a written note of what happened will help later.
When does the time to file an injury claim run out in Mississippi?
Within three years for 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). Do not wait to ask.
Does Mississippi bar me from recovering if I share the 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). Ask how the rule would be argued in your case. Raise it early with any attorney you speak with.
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)). 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.
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