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Mississippi Injury Claim Rules

Rules cited to Mississippi’s statutes and case lawRules checked How we calculate

Fault rulePure comparativeYou can recover at any fault level. The award is cut by your share.Miss. Code § 11-7-15
Filing deadline3 yearsFrom the date of the injury.Miss. Code § 15-1-49
Minimum insurance25/50/25Per person, per crash, property. Mississippi is an at-fault state.
Damage caps$1,000,000 non-economic$1 million on non-economic damages ($500,000 in medical malpractice cases).Miss. Code § 11-1-60

Calculators with these rules built in

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This page collects the rules that decide what an injury claim is worth in Mississippi: who can recover when both sides share the blame, how long you have to sue, what insurance drivers must carry and whether the state caps damages. Every rule links to the statute or court decision behind it, and every calculator on this site uses these same values.

Mississippi is an at-fault state, so claims are paid by the at-fault party’s insurer, and its pure comparative rule sets how much your own share of fault costs you.

Mississippi injury claim rules

Fault. Mississippi uses pure comparative fault. If a jury finds you 20% at fault, your award drops by 20%, and you can still recover something even if you were mostly to blame. Insurers still argue your share up, because every point of fault comes off the payout.

Filing deadlines. You have three years from the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Families have three years for a wrongful death claim, usually counted from the date of death. Claims against a government agency need written notice much sooner.

Car insurance. Mississippi is an at-fault state, so the at-fault driver’s liability insurance pays your claim. Drivers must carry at least $25,000 per injured person, $50,000 per crash and $25,000 for property damage, written 25/50/25.

Damage caps. $1 million on non-economic damages ($500,000 in medical malpractice cases).

Dog bites. No dog bite statute. The owner is liable if they knew or should have known the dog was dangerous, or if they were negligent.

Mississippi injury claim questions

Can I still get a settlement in Mississippi if I was partly at fault?

Yes. Mississippi uses pure comparative fault, so you can recover even if you were mostly at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage.

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Mississippi?

three years from the injury in most cases.

Who pays a personal injury settlement?

Usually the at-fault party’s insurer: auto, homeowner’s or business liability coverage. The policy limit often sets the practical ceiling.

Does Mississippi cap pain and suffering damages?

Yes. $1 million on non-economic damages ($500,000 in medical malpractice cases).