Truck / 18-Wheeler Accident Lawsuit in Mississippi

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Statute of Limitations

Mississippi has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury from truck accidents (Miss. Code § 15-1-49). Mississippi follows pure comparative fault — recovery reduced by fault percentage but never barred. Wrongful death has a 3-year SOL. Claims against the Mississippi DOT or local government entities require compliance with the Mississippi Tort Claims Act (Miss. Code § 11-46-11).

3 years from date of accident

Mississippi Data

Exposure in Mississippi

Source: MDOT Commercial Vehicle Data 2024

Source: NHTSA FARS 2024

Source: Mississippi EMS and Trauma System Data

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Mississippi

University of Mississippi Medical Center — Level I Trauma Center

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