Pure Comparative Negligence
Mississippi follows pure comparative negligence, allowing recovery even if plaintiff is 99% at fault. Damages are reduced by plaintiff's percentage of fault. No bar to recovery regardless of fault percentage.
No Cap
No limit on non-economic damages
3 years for personal injury
Deadline to file your lawsuit
Mississippi follows pure comparative negligence, allowing recovery even if plaintiff is 99% at fault. Damages are reduced by plaintiff's percentage of fault. No bar to recovery regardless of fault percentage.
Example:
If plaintiff is 30% at fault for $100k damages, they recover $70,000. Even at 99% fault, plaintiff can recover 1% of damages.
Additional research needed for specific cap amounts
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Based on reported cases in Mississippi
22,952
Personal injury lawsuits per year
Mississippi follows pure comparative negligence, allowing plaintiffs to recover even when more than 50% at fault. The Tharp v. Bunge Corp. (2002) case established important product liability precedents.
Mississippi's Gulf Coast casinos and tourism have produced notable premises liability cases. Hurricane Katrina litigation also significantly impacted the state's tort system.
The state has seen substantial asbestos litigation, with shipyard workers and industrial employees filing claims against manufacturers of asbestos-containing products.
Mississippi personal injury cases are filed in Circuit Court, with 22 judicial districts. Hinds County (Jackson) and Harrison County handle substantial civil litigation.
Mississippi follows the Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure. The state uses uniform scheduling orders and case management.
Mississippi courts encourage mediation and settlement conferences. Many districts have local rules promoting ADR.
Mississippi attorneys are licensed by the Mississippi Bar. Mississippi's pure comparative negligence makes it more plaintiff-friendly than many neighboring states.
The Mississippi Association for Justice is the state's primary plaintiff attorney organization. Experience with Mississippi's rural counties and their jury tendencies is valuable.
Contingency fees typically range from 33-40%. Mississippi has no general damage caps on personal injury claims.
Mississippi's statute of limitations for personal injury is 3 years under Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49. This applies to most negligence claims.
Medical malpractice has a 2-year statute of limitations. Claims against Mississippi government entities have a 1-year limit under the Mississippi Tort Claims Act.
This calculator provides estimates only and is not legal advice. Laws in Mississippi are complex and individual case results vary. Consult a licensed Mississippi attorney for advice specific to your case.