Mississippi Car Accident Attorney

A Mississippi Car Accident Lawyer Will Fight for Every Last Dollar

A car accident, even a seemingly minor one, can cost you thousands or more. A severe or catastrophic accident can leave you with long-term disabilities, a totaled vehicle, a total inability to work, and lifelong effects on your mental health. 

A Mississippi personal injury attorney from one of our law firm partners will fight for every dollar your accident has cost and will cost you in the future. They will also fight to compensate you for the emotional effects the accident has had on you. You may qualify for compensation for:

• Medical bills, including emergency care and transport, hospitalization, copays, prescription medications, rehabilitation, and in-home care 
• Lost wages
• Lost earning capacity if your injuries affect your ability to work in the future
• Miscellaneous expenses, such as transportation costs to and from doctor’s appointments, parking costs at your doctor’s office, and the costs of renovating your home or vehicle to accommodate a disability
• Pain and suffering and other non-economic damages

If you lost a loved one in a fatal car crash, please accept our sincere condolences. A Mississippi wrongful death lawyer can help you seek justice and compensation for your new expenses and the emotional effects of your loss.

Why Work With The Goldwater Law Firm

You have your pick of injury attorneys across Mississippi. However, a few things set us apart from the rest.

We Are Well Known Across the Country

The Goldwater Law Firm is one of the most widely recognized firms in the nation. We have fought for clients for over 20 years and know their need for results is paramount. That is why we partner with law firms we know will put up the fight you deserve.

We Work With Some of the Biggest and Most Successful Firms in Mississippi and Throughout the Nation

We are proud of our presence in the country and protect it by having strategic partnerships only with some of the largest and most successful firms in Mississippi and beyond.

We Are Committed to Justice

Insurers have a decades-long history of taking advantage of injured people, sometimes using underhanded tactics to deny valid claims and save money. 

We refuse to sit back while this happens. We are dedicated to seeking justice for clients in Mississippi and nationwide. 

We Have a Large Pool of Resources

Our law firm partners and clients benefit from our extensive network of specialists and industry experts. Our pool of resources includes drug experts, accident reconstruction experts, physicians, and other professionals who can help build your case.

Our Co-Counsels Can Build a Robust Case on Your Behalf

Car accident laws are complex, especially if you have no legal experience. Our law firm partners can prove negligence and hold the other party liable for you. 

We Don’t Treat You Like a Number

So many firms are only concerned with settling a case and moving on to the next. We, and the law firms we partner with, are focused on you. We know that you have family and friends who rely on you. This pushes our co-counsels even harder to get the compensation you need.

While our law firm partners fight aggressively on your behalf, they treat you with the respect, compassion, empathy, and dedication you deserve.

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You Don’t Pay a Dime Upfront for Legal Help

Car accidents often result in catastrophic injuries like traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. These injuries can cost over a million dollars in care over a lifetime. You don’t need more expenses to worry about. 

Our law firm partners only take cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you don’t pay anything to start. The initial consultation is free; your auto accident lawyer’s fee depends on whether they recover your compensation. You only pay your personal injury attorney if they recover compensation for you.

Don’t let the fear of another expense stop you from getting the legal help you deserve.

What to Do After a Car Accident in Mississippi

There are several things you can do to protect your health, your case, and your right to compensation: 

Report Your Motor Vehicle Accident

If your accident resulted in injuries or considerable property damage, call 9-1-1 to have police and paramedics sent to the accident scene. Law enforcement will create an accident report, while paramedics will treat your injuries and create a link between them and the accident. 

If you did not call the police to the scene, you must file an accident report later. You should also report the accident to your insurance company immediately. Many have apps that allow you to report the accident from the scene. 

Get Medical Care

If you did not get medical care at the scene, go to an emergency room, urgent care, or walk-in clinic as soon as possible after your accident. 

Be sure you continue your medical care until you have reached maximum medical improvement. Any deviation from your care plan allows the insurer to devalue or deny your claim.

Write Down What Happened

It’s very easy to forget details from a traumatic experience like an auto accident. We recommend you write down how the accident occurred as soon as possible. This will help ensure you do not contradict yourself later on. If you do contradict yourself, the insurance company can accuse you of lying, which could jeopardize your claim.

Remember That You Can Negotiate a Settlement

You don’t need to accept what the insurance company offers you, especially if it’s the first offer. It’s important that you don’t sign a settlement offer until you know what compensation you need to cover your losses. 

If you accept the offer, you can’t return for more later. Your lawyer will review the offer and determine whether it covers all your expenses. If not, they will negotiate for what you are eligible for. 

Get Connected With a Lawyer in Your Area

When you call The Goldwater Law Firm, we can connect you with a Mississippi car accident attorney in your area.

Should I Speak with the Insurance Company?

We recommend not speaking with the insurer before speaking with your attorney. There are several things you can say that could jeopardize your case. For example, the insurance adjuster could spin “I’m sorry” to claim you admitted fault or “I’m okay” to claim you said you did not suffer injuries.  

By speaking with your legal team, you can be better informed about how to handle the situation. You’ll know what to say and what not to say. You can also have your attorney handle all communication with the insurer to avoid trouble. 

If you do decide to speak to the adjuster, we recommend you do the following:

• Do not agree to a recorded statement. They will use anything you say against you.
• Only give the basics of the accident (e.g., who was involved, where the accident occurred, the type of accident, and whether a police report was filed).
• Clear up any inaccuracies (e.g., if they say the other party claimed something that did not occur, tell them what actually happened).
• Do not say you are okay. If they ask and you don’t know the status of your injuries, tell them you are waiting to hear back from your doctor. 
• Do not apologize for the accident, even if they say the other party is injured or suffered property damage. 
• Do not speculate on what the other driver was doing during the collision.
• Direct any further questions to your lawyer.

Remember that the at-fault driver’s insurance company is not on your side. It wants to pay you as little as possible, regardless of how injured you are. Our co-counsels will protect you and your right to fair compensation.

You Have a Limited Time to Act After a Car Crash in Mississippi

Each state has a statute of limitations, which limits how long you have to file a lawsuit, per Miss. Code Ann. 15-1-49, you have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you fail to take action, you risk recovering nothing.