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Last reviewed: June 12, 2026How we research
Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Mississippi's personal injury SOL is 3 years (Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49). Elder abuse claims follow the same 3-year period. Mississippi's medical malpractice requirements (Miss. Code Ann. § 11-1-58) — including expert affidavit of merit — apply to nursing home claims characterized as medical negligence.
3 years from date of injury
Mississippi Data
Exposure in Mississippi
Source: Mississippi State Department of Health, 2024
Source: Mississippi Health Care Association, 2024
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
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