Gulfport Personal Injury Lawyers
Understanding Mississippi’s Personal Injury Statute
When you suffer a painful, debilitating injury because of someone else’s negligence, you should not have to deal with the physical, emotional, and financial impact of your injury on your own. In Mississippi, you have the right to file a personal injury claim against the person or party that caused your injury—and Mike Slocumb Law Firm can help.
With decades of combined experience, our Gulfport personal injury lawyers can provide the personal attention and guidance you need during this difficult time. We are aggressive when it comes to pursuing fair compensation from the liable party, and we are ready to do whatever it takes to help you secure the justice you are owed. If the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement, we are prepared to take your case to trial and fight tirelessly for you.
We handle all types of personal injury claims, including:
If you were injured due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of another, call our firm at (228) 206-6286 or contact us online for a free consultation with one of our attorneys.
Who Can File a Personal Injury Claim in Mississippi?
Mississippi personal injury laws allow you to file an insurance claim and/or lawsuit against a liable party when you are injured due to the carelessness, recklessness, or wrongful conduct of another. In other words, if someone else was at fault for the incident that caused your injury, you likely have grounds for a claim.
To have a personal injury case, you will likely need to prove the following:
- You were injured
- Your injuries led to economic and/or non-economic damages
- The defendant owed you a duty of care
- The defendant breached the duty of care, typically by acting negligently or wrongfully
- The defendant’s breach of the duty of care was the cause of your injuries
Essentially, you must show that the defendant had a legal responsibility to avoid certain acts that could cause injury and/or take certain measures to prevent foreseeable injury yet failed to uphold this duty of care, leading to the event that caused your injury and resulting damages.
At Mike Slocumb Law Firm, we work with teams of experts—including accident reconstructionists, economists, medical professionals, and others—who help us develop powerful claims for our clients based on the facts of the case. When you trust your recovery to our team, you can focus on healing and getting back on your feet while we handle the legal aspects of your recovery.
