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Mississippi Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Mississippi. Find attorneys who understand Mississippi law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Mississippi Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Mississippi vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Mississippi's System:
You can recover 70% of damages. Your 30% fault reduces award proportionally.
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 3 years
Fault System
Mississippi follows pure comparative negligence. You can recover damages even if you are 99% at faul...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Mississippi does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both eco...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Mississippi
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Mississippi uses pure comparative negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Mississippi Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
3 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
3 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Miss. Code § 15-1-49
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 3 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Mississippi Fault System
Mississippi follows pure comparative negligence. You can recover damages even if you are 99% at fault, though your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. This is highly favorable for accident victims.
What This Means for Your Case
Mississippi's pure comparative negligence system is plaintiff-friendly. Even if you were partially at fault, you can still recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. This makes it possible to pursue cases that might be barred in other states.
Legal citation: Miss. Code § 11-7-15
Mississippi Damage Caps
Mississippi does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. Punitive damages may be limited in certain circumstances.
High-Risk Truck Routes in Mississippi
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 55
North-south corridor through Jackson connecting Memphis to New Orleans.
Interstate 20
East-west corridor through Jackson connecting Texas to Alabama.
Interstate 10
Gulf Coast route through southern Mississippi with port traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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