Personal injury law lets a person who is hurt because of someone else’s carelessness seek compensation from the person or business responsible. The Law Offices of John R. Reeves, PC represents injured people and families in Jackson and across central Mississippi.
What you must prove
Most injury claims are based on negligence. To recover, an injured person generally must show that:
- the other party owed a duty of care;
- the other party breached that duty;
- the breach caused the injury; and
- the injured person suffered damages.
Injuries can be physical, such as broken bones or burns, or non-physical, such as emotional distress. Not every injury leads to a claim. Each case depends on its facts.
Types of injury cases
- 18-Wheeler and Truck Accidents
- Motor Vehicle Accident, Auto Accident and Car Wreck
- Premises Liability
- Medical Malpractice
- Product Liability (Defective Products)
- Brain Injury (Head Injury)
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect (Nursing Home Liability)
- Wrongful Death
- Construction Accident (Construction Negligence)
- Workers’ Compensation (Workmans Comp, Workmans Compensation)
- Defamation (Libel, Slander)
- Fraud
- Legal Malpractice
Deadlines and fault rules in Mississippi
- Time limits. Many injury claims must be filed within three years (Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49). Medical malpractice claims generally have a two-year limit (§ 15-1-36). Claims against a government entity usually require a written notice of claim and must be filed within one year (§ 11-46-11). Exceptions apply, so do not wait.
- Shared fault. Mississippi uses comparative negligence: if you were partly at fault, your damages are reduced by your share of fault, but you are not automatically barred from recovery (§ 11-7-15).
What to do after an injury
- Get medical care and follow your doctor’s instructions.
- Report the incident (to police, the property owner or your employer, as appropriate).
- Take photos and keep names of witnesses, medical bills and records of missed work.
- Be careful about giving recorded statements to an insurance adjuster before you get legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Mississippi?
Many personal injury claims must be filed within three years under Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49. Medical malpractice claims generally must be filed within two years (§ 15-1-36), and claims against government entities have a one-year limit with a notice requirement (§ 11-46-11). Exceptions can apply, so it is best to get advice early.
Can I recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes, in many cases. Mississippi follows comparative negligence, so your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault rather than barred entirely (Miss. Code Ann. § 11-7-15).
Where is your office?
Our only office is at 355 S. State Street in downtown Jackson, next to the Hinds County Chancery Courthouse. We serve clients throughout Jackson and central Mississippi.
Talk with a Jackson, Mississippi lawyer
Have questions about personal injury? Call (601) 355-9600 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.) or send us a message to arrange a confidential consultation.
Our only office: 355 S. State Street, Jackson, MS 39201, next to the Hinds County Chancery Courthouse. We serve clients throughout Jackson and central Mississippi.
This page provides general information, not legal advice. Every situation depends on its own facts, and reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship.