Personal Injury Lawyer in Jackson

Do You Have a Personal Injury Case? 

In Mississippi, you are generally allowed to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit if you have been harmed by the negligent or wrongful conduct of another. As the person bringing the claim, you'll have to prove your case. Our team can help determine if you have a personal injury case and, if so, begin gathering evidence to help prove your claim.

Key elements of a personal injury claim in Jackson (or anywhere in Mississippi) include: 

• Liability: “Liability” refers to the person or party responsible for compensating the victim for their losses. To determine who is liable, we typically investigate how the incident occurred and whether someone was at fault. Did the at-fault party have a legal responsibility to act in a certain way or avoid taking certain actions that could cause foreseeable harm? Were they negligent or do something illegal? If so, they could be liable for your physical, emotional, and/or financial losses. 
• Damages: “Damages” is a legal term that refers to the collective physical, emotional, and financial harm someone suffers as a result of an accident, injury, or, in the case of wrongful death, the loss of a loved one. To have a case, you must prove that you suffered damages. It's not enough to simply prove someone else's negligence; you must show how that negligence caused you to be injured or otherwise harmed. Examples of damages include medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and loss of earning ability.
• Causation: “Causation” refers to the connection between the defendant's actions (or inactions) and your injuries or damages. In other words, you must show how the defendant's negligence directly contributed to your losses. This is critical when it comes to establishing liability, as it essentially shows that, had the defendant not acted negligently or wrongfully, you would not have been injured and would not have suffered damages. 
• Statutes of Limitations: Another important thing to keep in mind when bringing a personal injury claim in Jackson, Mississippi, is the “statute of limitations." This is the deadline by which you must file your lawsuit and, in Mississippi, it's usually three years from the date of injury. There are some exceptions; for example, if you are filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, you usually have just two years. But in most cases, you must file your lawsuit within three years or you could lose your right to sue for damages.

How Our Jackson Personal Injury Team Can Help

At T. Mark Sledge, Attorney at Law, we understand the various elements that go into proving a personal injury case. We know how to effectively illustrate the full scope of your damages—not just your immediate losses but also your projected future damages as well—and how to negotiate a settlement that fairly compensates you for all your losses. When a just settlement is not possible, our team is prepared to represent you in court. 

We never forget that our clients are real people, everyday folks who are navigating some of the most stressful and challenging times of their lives. We always provide a client-focused approach. As your Jackson personal injury lawyer, Mark Sledge is reliably available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide the information you need to confidently move forward with your case. We're not just your legal team; we're your partner in your recovery.