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Mississippi's traffic fatality rate of 1. Insurance companies begin working to minimize what they pay you immediately after a crash. TopDog fights to get you every dollar you deserve.
Wrongful deaths in Jackson happen on the most dangerous corridors and in workplaces across the area. University of Mississippi Medical Center — Mississippi's only Level I trauma center and academic medical center serves our clients. Those accidents cause real damage to Jackson families and we fight to get injured people the care and money they deserve.
Insurance companies operating across Jackson often use delay, deny, and lowball tactics against Jackson families who are already stretched thin. Government entity cases require immediate written notice — TopDog handles those immediately. We know how to leverage the justice system in Jackson courts to fight back for what you may be owed.
IMPORTANT MISSISSIPPI LEGAL INFORMATION — WRONGFUL DEATH
Statute of Limitations: 3 years from the date of death in most wrongful death cases (Miss. Code § 15-1-49). Exception: if death was caused by medical malpractice, the SOL is 2 years from the date of death (Miss. Code § 15-1-36).
Who Can File: Under Miss. Code § 11-7-13, a wrongful death lawsuit may be filed by the personal representative of the estate, or directly by the spouse, child, parent, sibling, or other eligible family member. Multiple family members may join in one lawsuit. Mississippi does not require a formal estate to be opened before filing — eligible family members can bring the action directly.
Government Entity (Critical): If a government vehicle or agency caused the death, you must file written notice within 90 days and file suit within 1 year under the Mississippi Tort Claims Act (Miss. Code § 11-46-11).
Separate from Criminal Proceedings: A civil wrongful death lawsuit is entirely separate from any criminal case. No conviction is required to file.
Damage Caps: Noneconomic damages are capped at $1,000,000 in most wrongful death cases, with an increase to $3,000,000 in select catastrophic cases. If the death resulted from medical malpractice, the noneconomic cap is $500,000. Economic damages — lost wages, funeral expenses, medical bills — are not capped.
Comparative Negligence: Pure comparative negligence applies.
This is a brief summary of commonly applied laws in the jurisdiction. There are often different laws that apply to different circumstances. Once you hire TopDog, your attorney will advise you on the applicable laws.
Insurance companies and defense attorneys may make early low offers and often use delay tactics to minimize the loss of life and pay grieving families as little as possible. TopDog fights for your family's full recovery.
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Call us or fill out our form — getting started takes about 5 minutes. Tell us what happened. We'll review your information and get back to you fast to discuss your case. No pressure.
Get medical attention and document everything — your health comes first. Keep records of every doctor visit, every bill, every day you missed work or could not do what you normally do.
Do not talk to insurance without us. They may use delay, deny, and lowball tactics from the moment you pick up the phone. Anything you say can be used to reduce what you are owed. Let TopDog handle them.
Time Is Critical
In MS the family has 3 years from the date of injury from the date of death — and government entity cases require immediate written notice. Call TopDog immediately. This is a general summary — deadlines vary. Contact TopDog Law to confirm what may apply in your situation.
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