Preparing your case review…
Written By
People's Justice Legal Research Team
Statute of Limitations
Mississippi Code Annotated § 15-1-49 provides a 3-year statute of limitations for latent disease claims with the discovery rule applying from date of mesothelioma diagnosis. Mississippi's 3-year window is relatively generous. Jackson County Circuit Court handles Gulf Coast shipbuilding asbestos cases.
3 years from diagnosis
Mississippi Data
Exposure in Mississippi
Source: Mississippi Cancer Registry 2024
Source: NIOSH Mississippi Occupational Data
Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49
Medical Resources
Clinics & Specialists in Mississippi
University of Mississippi Medical Center — Cancer Institute
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.