Can I sue for a car accident in Mississippi?

Which law covers a car accident claim in Mississippi?

governing statute

Miss. Code § 15-1-49

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Is Mississippi a no-fault state?

who pays first

Mississippi is an at-fault state, so there is no injury threshold to clear before you can sue: the claim is against the driver who caused the crash and their liability insurer, and the medical bills, the lost earnings and the pain and suffering all come from there. Liability cover is compulsory for every driver here. (Miss. Code § 63-15-4)

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What happens if you were partly at fault for the crash in Mississippi?

your share of the fault

Your share of the blame costs you that share and never the claim itself. Forty percent at fault means you collect sixty percent of the damages, and a driver mostly to blame still recovers what is left. (Miss. Code § 11-7-15)

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How long do you have to sue after a car accident in Mississippi?

limit

3 years

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Across the country. 18 of the 51 states written up answer this the same way as Mississippi. The shortest is 1 year, as in Tennessee; the longest is 6 years, as in Maine. Compare every state →

Which court hears a case like this in Mississippi?

which court

Justice court

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How much can you sue for in Mississippi small claims court?

small claims limit

$3,500

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