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Mississippi Personal Injury Laws

Mississippi uses pure comparative fault, allowing plaintiffs to recover regardless of their percentage of fault. The state caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $500,000. Mississippi has historically been known as a plaintiff-friendly venue, though tort reform efforts have reshaped the litigation landscape significantly over the past two decades.

Statute of Limitations

3 years

Fault Rule

Pure Comparative Fault

Non-Economic Damages Cap

No Cap

Fault Rule: Pure Comparative Fault

You can recover damages even if you are 99% at fault, but your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.

Average Settlement Amounts in Mississippi

Settlement amounts vary based on injury severity, liability, and other factors. Below are estimated average settlements for common injury types in Mississippi.

Injury TypeAverage Settlement
Car Accident$16,000
Slip and Fall$12,000
Dog Bite$25,000

Key Mississippi Personal Injury Statutes

  • Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49 (statute of limitations)
  • Miss. Code Ann. § 11-7-15 (pure comparative fault)
  • Miss. Code Ann. § 11-1-60 (med mal non-economic cap)

Damage Caps in Mississippi

Mississippi does not impose a general cap on non-economic damages in personal injury cases. This means there is no statutory limit on pain and suffering awards in most cases.

For medical malpractice cases specifically, Mississippi caps damages at $500,000.

Injury Claims in Mississippi

Learn more about specific injury types and how Mississippi law applies to each.

Major Cities in Mississippi

Personal injury attorneys in Mississippi serve clients in Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg, Biloxi, and surrounding areas. If you have been injured in any of these cities, the same state laws described above apply to your claim.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.