MS personal injury case & accident info
Mississippi has its fair share of car accidents and personal injuries within state lines every year, pushing its court system to maximum capacity. Sometimes, with these negligence cases, it can be difficult to figure out where to pin liability.
Maybe it was you who experienced a life-changing accident; maybe it was a friend or family member. Whatever happened, if you need guidance for your personal injury case, Enjuris has the answers.
Mississippi personal injury law: the basics
Mississippi statutes online
This is where you’ll find Mississippi's laws. The website has details about how long you have to bring a case, monetary limits on personal injury cases (also known as damage caps), and other important information.
To read:
Mississippi's car accident statutes of limitation
In Mississippi, you have three years to bring both a personal injury and property damage claim. That means you have three years to file your paperwork with the court, not that your case has to be completed in that time frame.
Mississippi's Statute of Limitations
To read:
Accidents & injuries in Mississippi
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Accident worksheets
Your First Meeting with an Attorney
A worksheet to prepare for your first meeting with a personal injury attorney – what to bring, what they'll ask
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Documents & Evidence Checklist
Checklist of 30 items to help you prepare for making a personal injury or accident claim
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Personal Injury Attorney Interview Sheet
Worksheet with questions to ask a personal injury attorney to help determine if he or she will be a good fit for your case
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Damages/Expenses Worksheet
Damages worksheet to track expenses for your injury claim (medical treatment, property damage, lost wages, prescriptions)
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Post-Accident Journal Form
Sample accident journal/diary to help you document the effect on your daily life
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Accident Report Form
Sample post-accident report form to keep in your glove box - fill out at the scene or as soon as you can after a car accident
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Hiring a lawyer in Mississippi
The first meeting with a personal injury attorney is normally free. (Note that other legal specialties, such as criminal defense property law or taxation law, are different.) After that, lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means that they will take a third of the eventual reward or settlement, plus whatever office expenses they incurred.
If your case ends up going to trial, the percentage could rise to 40% of the eventual reward or judgment. These numbers aren't determined by law, so don't be surprised if your lawyer suggests something else.
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Check out some of our best articles:
What are the time limits for personal injury compensation claims?
Generally, from 1-6 years, most commonly 2 years, starting from the time you were injured. Read more
Read our complete guide to finding the right injury attorney for your case. Read insights from Enjuris attorneys and lawyers across the USA on when and why you need to hire a car accident attorney. Learn more
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Law libraries in Mississippi
There are many issues you can solve without the help of an attorney, surprisingly enough. If you don't know where to begin, a law librarian can help you. They are usually legally trained, and they can help you both with texts or online research engines like LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- State of Mississippi Judiciary
- Mississippi College Law Library
- University of Mississippi Grisham Law Library