Articles Posted in Mississippi

In Mississippi, personal injury law governs a broad range of legal disputes stemming from incidents that result in bodily harm, emotional distress, or other damages. These may include car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, etc.

Understanding the potential settlement payouts and jury awards available to victims in personal injury cases is essential. It is also hard.  The amount of compensation awarded to a plaintiff in Mississippi can depend on various factors, such as the severity of the injuries, the degree of fault or negligence involved, and the case’s specific circumstances.

This page explores personal injury law in Mississippi, including the state’s laws and regulations, such as the statute of limitations, and examines recent cases to provide examples of typical settlement amounts and jury awards.

Mississippi law and Mississippi jurors give slip-and-fall victims a fair shake.  Here are some recent slip and fall verdicts and settlements in Mississippi.

Mississippi Slip and Fall Verdicts and Settlements

Below are recent Mississippi slip and fall cases.  A few years back in the Hattiesburg American, there was an article that slip and fall lawsuits in Mississippi were on the rise.  The article offers nothing substantive to support the premise; the opposite may be true.  We see fewer reported Mississippi slip-and-fall settlements and verdicts in 2023.