Mississippi Personal Injury Attorney

A Mississippi Personal Injury Lawyer Can Recover Compensation for You

Injuries can be extremely costly, from the medical bills you incur to the long-term effects on your ability to work and enjoy life as you once did. Our co-counsels will fight for every cent your injury cost you as well as the emotional cost of the accident. You could qualify for compensation for:

• Medical bills, such as emergency transportation, emergency treatment, surgeries, hospitalization, and prescription medications
• Lost wages if you need to take time off work to recover
• Lost earning capacity if your injuries affect your ability to work in the future
• Miscellaneous expenses, such as renovating your home or vehicle to accommodate a disabling injury or parking at doctor’s appointments
• Pain and suffering

Types of Accidents Our Law Firm Partners Handle Throughout Mississippi

Our Mississippi co-counsels help with all kinds of accidents, focusing on:

Car Accidents

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Mississippi was the deadliest state for drivers in the United States in 2022. It had the highest rate of fatal accidents per 100 million miles traveled and per 100,000 population.

Those who survive car accidents can be left with severe injuries. Our law firm partners can help you fight for the compensation you need to move forward after an accident. We can connect you with a team that will hold all involved parties liable for your injuries and losses.

Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are more complex than your standard car accident. They often involve several different liable parties and both federal regulations and state laws. Our law firm partners can cut through the confusion, fighting for the compensation you and your family need.

Motorcycle Accidents

Riders often suffer catastrophic injuries in motorcycle accidents. These injuries can affect every aspect of your life, but our co-counsels can fight for compensation on your behalf.

Our law firm partners can also help if you lost a loved one due to one of the accidents above. A Mississippi wrongful death lawyer can seek justice and compensation on your behalf.

Experience the Gold Standard of Injury Law

The Goldwater Law Firm has dedicated the past 20 years to fighting for injured people in Mississippi and nationwide. Our history of results shows that dedication. We are the Gold Standard, focusing on the following for clients:

Results

We know that your need for results is paramount. An accident can leave you with thousands of dollars in medical debt and an inability to work for weeks, months, or even the rest of your life. We only partner with law firms that share this dedication to results.

Client Service

You’re more than just a case. You are a person with family and friends who rely on you. Knowing this inspires us to go to battle with everything we have.

We and our law firm partners fight hard, but we treat you with compassion, respect, empathy, and dedication. You deserve a support team that cares for you, not just your case.

Justice

Our team has dedicated our careers to justice. We simply will not stand by while insurers and other corporations take advantage of injured people. Our law firm partners fight tooth and nail against insurance companies that refuse to pay people what they need to move forward after a serious accident.

What an Injury Lawyer in Mississippi Can Do for You

A Mississippi personal injury attorney from one of our law firm partners can handle every aspect of your case. They can:

• Identify your damages: People who handle cases alone often leave thousands of dollars on the table because they don’t know what damages they can recover. An attorney can identify all your damages to ensure you demand every dollar you need.
• Gather evidence to establish liability: You cannot simply sue someone for an injury and recover compensation. You must prove that their actions (or their employees’) caused or contributed to the accident. Your team will gather evidence that establishes the other party’s liability. This could include the police or accident report, surveillance video, video from an eyewitness’ cell phone, eyewitness testimony, expert testimony, and photos of the scene.
• Identify all liable parties: Many injured in accidents know you can sue the person who caused your accident. However, other parties might share liability, depending on the circumstances. For example, in a truck accident, the trucking company typically shares liability for an accident, even if it didn’t cause or contribute to it. Without knowing this, you risk recovering less due to lower policy limits.
• Negotiate for a fair settlement: Insurance companies don’t want to give you the compensation you need. They want to save as much money as possible, so the offer you get will likely be much less than you need. Many accept these first offers, thinking they must take what they can get. That’s not true. Our co-counsels will negotiate to get what you may qualify for.
• Represent you in court: In some cases, filing a lawsuit and presenting an injury case to a jury is the best option. If this is the best route, our law firm partners will fight for what you need in a Mississippi court.

Can I Afford Help from a Mississippi Personal Injury Lawyer?

Yes. Our co-counsels handle injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. This means that you pay no upfront fee or retainer and no hourly fees. You don’t pay your personal injury lawyer anything unless your attorney wins your case. If and when this happens, your injury lawyer takes an agreed-upon percentage from your settlement or award.

You face no financial risk when you call our team for a free consultation. Get connected with a Mississippi personal injury lawyer at no upfront cost today.

What to Do After an Injury Accident in Mississippi

Your next steps depend on the specifics of your injury, but your primary concern should be getting medical care. To protect yourself, do as many of the following as you can. If you are unable, ask someone else at the scene to do so.

Report Your Accident and Injury

The first thing you need to do is report your accident. If you were in a motor vehicle accident, call 9-1-1. Ask the dispatcher to send law enforcement and paramedics to the scene. The police will create a report you can use as evidence, while paramedics will diagnose and treat your injuries (and link them to your accident).

Watch What You Say About the Accident

Anything you say about the accident, especially to the insurance company, can be used against you. When the insurance adjuster calls, be very careful what you mention to them. We recommend that you give only the basics of the accident and direct any other questions to your lawyer.

If they ask for a recorded statement, politely decline and tell them to speak with us. If they ask if you are okay, do not say yes. They could spin this as you saying you are uninjured. Instead, tell them you are waiting to hear back from your doctor. It is also essential that you don’t apologize during the call. They can use this to claim you admitted fault.

Continue Your Medical Care

It’s crucial that you continue your medical care. If you disobey your doctor’s orders or stop treatment, the insurer can claim that you are not as injured as you say or that you are contributing to your injuries.

Do Not Accept a Settlement Offer Without Having Your Attorney Review it First

As we said above, the first offer will likely be much less than you need. If you accept the offer, you cannot ask for more later, even if you realize you need thousands more. Remember that you can—and should—negotiate for a better offer. Your lawyer can handle it for you.

Call Our Team to Learn More About Your Options

You can get a free consultation to learn more about what an attorney can do for you and your case. Call as soon as possible, as Mississippi limits how long you have to take legal action after an injury. You typically have three years to file a lawsuit after an injury. If you fail to do so, you risk recovering nothing.