Jackson, MS
Personal Injury Lawyers
The personal injury attorneys in Jackson, MS at NST Law have a reputation as The Champions For The Injured, who provide personalized, compassionate advocacy to injury victims. We boldly stand up to insurance companies to ensure injury victims receive maximized compensation.
According to the Mississippi Department of Health, the state’s designated trauma centers logged 24,392 encounters with trauma victims in 2018. Unintentional injury is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of death for adults ages one to 44.
Our injury lawyers provide legal advocacy for individuals who have been injured by the intentional or careless acts of others.
Table Of Contents
- Why should I choose the Jackson personal injury attorneys at NST Law?
- Types of Cases We Handle
- How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit?
- How Are Damages Calculated in a Mississippi Personal Injury Case?
- Should I accept a settlement or go to court?
- What if I am partly to blame for my injuries?
- When should I hire a personal injury lawyer?
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why should I choose the Jackson personal injury attorneys at NST Law?
At NST Law, our Jackson, MS personal injury attorneys are driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of individuals during their time of greatest need. We understand the devastation that injury victims experience, and we derive immense satisfaction from standing up to large companies on their behalf.
When your injuries are serious, you need a legal team on your side that will play hardball with insurance companies that leverage their vast resources to avoid paying you the compensation you are rightfully due.
We can confidently refuse lowball offers because we know how to win in court when that is what it takes to ensure our clients are compensated fairly.
When you are injured and can’t fight for yourself, you need champions to fight for you. Call The Champs at NST Law today to schedule your free consultation.
Our Recent Personal Injury Case Results
We have secured substantial recoveries for our personal injury clients, such as:
- $6.3 million on behalf of a 65-year-old retiree killed in a multi-vehicle truck accident
- $5 million in a car accident case involving a defective airbag
- $1.4 million for a couple in a head-on collision caused by a wrong-way driver
- $1.2 million for a 67-year-old man injured in a rear-end truck accident on the interstate
- $1 million for a couple severely injured in a motorcycle accident caused by the defendant turning left in front of them
- $970,201.58 in a workers’ compensation case where the employer only wanted to pay $18,000
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Types of Cases We Handle
The attorneys at NST Law have been helping injury victims for more than 32 years. During that time, we have handled nearly every type of personal injury case, including motor vehicle accidents, occupational injuries, wrongful death, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice and numerous others.
Car Accidents
According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, fatal car crashes in Mississippi had a 20 percent higher rate of occurrence in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.
The Highway Patrol attributes the increased fatalities to increases in the following:
- Distracted driving
- Failure to use seatbelts
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
At NST Law, our car accident lawyers in Jackson are here to help you get the maximum compensation possible.
Motorcycle Accidents
Mississippi is home to several beautiful motorcycle routes, including the historic Natchez Chase Parkway, which runs through Jackson. Unfortunately, Mississippi is in the top three deadliest states for motorcyclists despite having a mandatory helmet law.
Motorcyclists, with their narrow profile and lack of crash protection, are among the most vulnerable users of the roadways. Drivers often fail to watch for motorcyclists. Consequently, they turn left in front of motorcyclists, veer into their lanes and rear-end them.
Motorcyclists have a legal right to use the roadways, and drivers have a legal duty to watch for them. Our motorcycle accident attorneys in Jackson, MS, are dedicated to holding drivers accountable whose negligence irreparably harms motorcyclists.
Truck Accidents
Truck accidents claimed the lives of 90 people throughout the state in 2019. Nationwide, truck accidents killed 5,005 people and injured 159,000. Of those killed, 71 percent were occupants of the other vehicle, as were 69 percent of those injured. These statistics are not surprising to our Jackson truck accident lawyers, considering the massive size difference between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles.
Major commuter and truck routes, including I-55, I-20, U.S. Highway 51 and U.S. Highway 49, converge in Jackson and are sources of significant large truck traffic. Trucks are known for their large blind spots, and Jackson drivers should avoid driving in them. As a rule, if you cannot see the truck driver in the truck mirrors, the truck driver cannot see you.
Occupational Injuries
Approximately 2.7 million private-sector workers experienced non-fatal injuries across the nation in 2020, and 44 workers in Mississippi lost their lives. The most common causes of workplace fatalities were as follows:
- Transportation incidents
- Violence
- Exposure to harmful substances or environments
- Contact with objects and equipment (including struck-by and stuck-in incidents)
The majority of these fatalities took place in the private sector in the construction and services industries. The occupations with the highest risks include:
- Transportation and trucking
- Installation, maintenance and repair
- Construction and extraction
- Farming, fishing and forestry
- Management
Most workplace injuries are covered by workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is no-fault insurance provided by the employer to protect workers injured on the job. It provides medical treatment and partial wage replacement.
Workers’ compensation was meant to provide a means for workers to receive compensation quickly without having to prove negligence by the employer in the court system. However, employers do not always cooperate, and our workers’ compensation attorneys in Jackson can help ensure you receive the compensation you are due.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death occurs when death ensues as a result of the negligent or deliberate acts of another. The law allows immediate family members or a personal representative to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Mississippi against individuals whose conduct led to the unexpected death of a loved one.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit?
The Mississippi personal injury statute of limitations is three years. This includes actions for both personal injury and wrongful death.
For workers’ compensation cases, injured workers should notify their employer within 30 days. If there is a problem with your claim, contact the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission and consult with a workers’ compensation lawyer immediately to ensure that you meet the two-year statute of limitations established under the state’s workers’ compensation law.
How Are Damages Calculated in a Mississippi Personal Injury Case?
Those who harm others through negligence or malice are legally obligated to compensate their victims. Some injuries are so severe that no amount of compensation can replace what was lost. However, it can alleviate financial stress, provide financial security and offer victims and their families a sense of justice.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are the objectively verifiable financial losses that arise from the injury. Examples include:
- Medical expenses
- Rehabilitation costs
- The cost of assistive devices
- Property damage
- The cost of domestic services
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Loss of business opportunities
- Burial costs
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are the significant, subjective losses caused by the injury, such as:
- Emotional distress
- Physical pain
- Suffering
- Disfigurement
- Loss of society
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
Non-economic damages in Mississippi are limited to $1,000,000 except when the at-fault party is convicted of a felony in connection with the injurious conduct.
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are only awarded when the injuries were caused deliberately, maliciously or through a reckless disregard for the safety of others. Punitive damages are not compensatory damages, but the punishment of the at-fault party. Punitive damages are subject to limitations that are determined by the net worth of the at-fault party.
Should I accept a settlement or go to court?
A fair, reasonable and generous settlement is usually in the best interests of all parties to the action. However, numerous insurance companies refuse to offer fair settlements.
Litigation may result in a longer waiting period to receive your compensation, and it requires additional preparation. However, the attorneys at NST Law are skilled litigators. We prepare every case as if it is going to court by leveraging such resources as forensic investigators, expert witnesses and medical experts.
For most of our clients, it is better to go to court than to accept a low settlement offer.
What if I am partly to blame for my injuries?
The initial police report and the analysis by the insurance company provide a preliminary analysis of what occurred and who is at fault. This analysis does not always take all factors into account. For this reason, it is important to work with a well-established personal injury law firm that has the experience and resources to fully investigate your accident and your injuries.
Our attorneys will not accept allegations of fault without conducting a thorough investigation of our own. If our investigation does show that you were partly responsible for the accident, you will still be entitled to compensation proportionate to the other party’s share of fault.
When should I hire a personal injury lawyer?
It is imperative that you contact an attorney as soon as possible after your injury. This gives your attorney access to the following:
- Evidence while it is still fresh and locatable
- Witnesses with clear memories of the incident
- Time to investigate your accident, interview witnesses, gather medical records and build the strongest case possible
This will also ensure you have legal counsel before the opposing party’s insurance company contacts you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Below are answers to our most frequently asked questions.
How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?
Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means we do not charge up-front legal fees. We only collect fees after we win and recover your damages.
Will your attorneys be easy to reach after I retain your firm?
We pride ourselves on maintaining frequent contact with our clients. This includes answering and returning phone calls. Additionally, if your injuries prevent you from meeting in our offices, we can meet with you in the hospital, a care facility or in your home.
Should I accept an early settlement offer from the opposing party’s insurance company?
It is crucial that you never sign documents or make verbal statements to the opposing party’s insurance company without your attorney present. No matter what they say, insurance companies do not represent your interests.
How long will it take to receive my compensation?
It can take several months to receive your compensation. This varies based on the severity of your injuries, the cooperation of the insurance company and the type of case. Cases that settle tend to yield faster payouts than cases that go to court.
Contact us for a free consultation now so that we can review your case and decide how we can best help you.
125 South Congress St
Suite 1300
Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: 601-362-5222
Fax: 601-991-3465
