In Mississippi, most personal injury claims must be filed within three years of the date of the injury, under Mississippi Code § 15-1-49. Miss this deadline and you will almost certainly lose your right to pursue compensation entirely — regardless of how strong your case is. There are important exceptions. Medical malpractice claims must be filed within two years. If a government employee or agency is involved, you must file a notice of claim within 90 days of the injury and file suit within one year. If the injured person was a minor at the time, different rules may apply. Three years sounds like plenty of time. It isn't. Evidence disappears, witnesses move on, and the sooner our team gets involved, the stronger your case will be. Call Gilliam Law Firm for a free consultation — don't let the clock run out on you.

Yes — with important distinctions. Mississippi law places different caps on different types of damages: In most personal injury cases, noneconomic damages — pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life — are capped at $1,000,000. In medical malpractice cases specifically, that cap drops to $500,000. In a lawsuit against the government or its employees, all damages are capped at $500,000 and punitive damages are not available. Critically, there is no cap on economic damages in most personal injury cases. Medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and future care costs are fully recoverable. The cases our team has won — including a $3,800,000 verdict in a nursing home negligence case — reflect what is possible when every dollar of economic loss is documented and pursued.

Yes. Mississippi follows a pure comparative fault rule — meaning you can pursue compensation even if you were partially responsible for the accident. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, not eliminated by it. For example, if a jury determines you were 25% at fault and your total damages are $200,000, you recover $150,000. Even at 90% fault, you retain the right to recover the remaining 10%. Insurance companies know this rule well — and they use it aggressively. They will work to assign you as much fault as possible to reduce what they owe. Our personal injury attorneys anticipate that strategy, counter it with evidence, and fight to ensure fault is assigned accurately. Don't assume partial fault means no case. Call us first.

It depends on the complexity of the case — but here's an honest breakdown. Cases that settle early and don't go to trial can resolve in a matter of months. Cases involving serious or disputed injuries, multiple parties, or litigation typically take one to three years. Cases that go to trial can take longer. The most important thing to know: you should never settle quickly just to be done. A fast settlement almost always means an inadequate one — made before the full extent of your injuries and future costs are known. Signing a release locks you in permanently. At Gilliam Law Firm, our team works as efficiently as your case allows — but never at the expense of pursuing the full value of your claim. We'll give you a realistic timeline at your free consultation and keep you informed at every stage.

Gilliam Law Firm handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis — meaning you pay nothing upfront and nothing out of pocket during your case. Our fee is a percentage of the compensation we recover for you, agreed upon before we begin. If we don't win, you don't pay. Period. This means every injured Mississippian — regardless of financial situation — has access to the same level of experienced trial representation. There is no reason to navigate an insurance company's legal team on your own. Your first consultation is free, and it costs you nothing to find out what your case may be worth.

A personal injury case arises when someone else's negligence, recklessness, or wrongful conduct causes you harm — physical, emotional, or financial. If someone failed to act reasonably and you suffered as a result, you may have a claim. Common personal injury cases our team handles include car accidents, truck and 18-wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect or abuse, defective products, and wrongful death. But the list is not limited to these. The best way to know if you have a case is to talk to an attorney. At Gilliam Law Firm, your first consultation is free and comes with a straight, honest assessment — no pressure, no obligation. If we think you have a claim, we'll tell you. If we don't, we'll tell you that too.