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Have you been hurt in an auto accident in Mississippi? If so, you could be entitled to compensation from the person or people responsible for what happened. You should not have to pay out of pocket for the medical care, lost wages, and pain and suffering you have endured. So what can you do when the insurance companies seem more interested in protecting their profits than helping you recover? You call the Mississippi lawyers at Williams Newman Williams.

With over four decades of combined experience in injury law, we at WNW have been standing up for car crash victims across the state, recovering over $125 million in compensation for their losses. We know how painful an auto wreck can be and how overwhelmed you feel in its aftermath. Let us stand up on your behalf and demand maximum compensation and accountability from the person who caused the crash.

Contact us today for your free, no-obligation consultation with a Mississippi car accident lawyer, and let us fight for every cent you deserve. Your case review is fully confidential, and you pay nothing unless we successfully resolve your matter.

Why Choose WNW for Your Mississippi Car Crash Injury Case?

Your choice of a car accident attorney in Mississippi could prove incredibly important to the outcome of your case. The following reasons are why you should choose WNW:

Our Ready-for-Trial Approach – While some law firms look to settle cases quickly, we plan every case we handle as though it will go straight to trial. This preparation often pays off in settlement negotiations, as it improves our bargaining position and signals to the other side that we are ready to escalate if they do not offer what your case is worth.
Our Commitment to Communication – Our lawyers know how frightening and confusing the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident can be. We want to make this time easier for you by empowering you at every stage of your case. Our commitment starts with a free, no-pressure consultation. We find that by prioritizing real conversations early on, we can better represent our clients throughout their case. Our lawyers will keep you informed about how things are progressing and answer your questions promptly.
Our Local Perspective – We know the courts that might hear your case, such as Hinds County Circuit Court, Rankin County Circuit Court, Forrest County Circuit Court, and even the Mississippi Supreme Court. Our lawyers are familiar with how judges run their courtrooms, the defense attorneys we might see across the aisle, and the arguments that local juries find particularly compelling.

We handle all the legal work of your car accident claim at no upfront cost to you. Instead, attorney’s fees come as an agreed-upon percentage of the compensation our attorneys recover for you.

What Compensation Could You Recover in a Car Crash Injury Claim?

Depending on the circumstances, your car accident compensation could include money for the following:

Medical bills, including for all past and future emergency care, hospitalizations, surgeries, prescriptions, assistive devices, and therapy

Lost income, which would cover wages, salary, tips, bonuses, and benefits you could not earn while you were recovering

Diminished earning potential if your injuries affect your career prospects and ability to earn a living

Vehicle repair/replacement and other property damaged in the car wreck

Pain and suffering, or the physical and emotional discomfort of your injuries
Emotional distress, or the psychological effects of having lived through a traumatic experience

If you lost a loved one in a car crash that someone else caused, you can pursue a wrongful death claim against that person. A wrongful death claim could provide your family with compensation for your loved one’s funeral and burial expenses, the cost of their medical treatment and lost income, and the loss of their companionship and guidance.

When you meet with a WNW car wreck injury lawyer, we can assess the particular details of your case and determine what compensation you could be eligible to pursue. Reach out to us today for your free, no-risk case review.

Who Could Be Held Liable for a Car Wreck?

Many different people could be to blame for the auto collision that injured you, including the following:

A driver who was behaving carelessly or recklessly, such as by changing lanes without looking, running stop signals without stopping, or driving too fast for conditions
The employer of that driver, if that person was on the job at the time of the crash
Other road users who may have contributed to the crash, such as a pedestrian who darted out into traffic and caused a driver to swerve to avoid a collision
Construction crews that failed to maintain a safe work zone while doing road repairs
Government entities that did not adequately repaint faded lines, place signage, or otherwise maintain a safe roadway
Private property owners who did not maintain safe parking lots or driveways
Vehicle and component manufacturers that put defective equipment on the market

Depending on the circumstances, multiple of these parties could be to blame for the same car wreck. Recovering maximum compensation may mean identifying each of these parties and including them in your car accident lawsuit.

Could You Recover Compensation if You Are Partly to Blame for a Car Wreck in Mississippi?

Many car crash victims worry that being partially at fault for a car crash in Mississippi will prevent them from recovering compensation from other at-fault parties. Fortunately, our state follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means that you can recover compensation for the share of a wreck that was not your fault.

However, any percentage of fault a court assigns you at trial will reduce your compensation accordingly. As an example, if you were found to be 20 percent at fault for a car wreck, and your jury award is $100,000, you can only obtain $80,000, which is 20 percent less than what you would otherwise recover.

Insurance companies take advantage of this rule to reduce the amount they have to pay out in car crash injury claims. Contact WNW immediately if the at-fault driver’s insurer tries to tell you that you are to blame for what happened. We can push back, present evidence showing the other driver’s fault, and demand that their insurer pay you what it owes you.

How Long Do You Have to File a Car Crash Lawsuit in Mississippi?

Mississippi’s statute of limitations on personal injury claims puts a deadline on how long you have to file your lawsuit. Under most circumstances, you have three years from the date of your car accident injury to file your lawsuit in court.

While certain things could change this deadline, the result of a late filing is the same: the court can dismiss your case, and you will not be able to recover any compensation, no matter how strong your case may be. Do not let this happen to you; instead, contact the car accident law firm of WNW so we can get started on your claim as soon as possible.

What Are Common Types and Causes of Car Crashes?

Car crashes in Mississippi have many causes, the most common of which include the following:

Distracted driving
Texting behind the wheel
Drunk driving
Speeding and driving too fast for conditions
Failure to yield the right of way
Running red lights or stop signs
Improper lane changes or merging
Following too closely/tailgating
Defective vehicle parts or mechanical failures

These causes can lead to a wide range of collision types, such as the following:

Rear-end collisions
T-bone crashes
Sideswipe collisions
Head-on crashes
Rollover crashes
Uber/Lyft crashes
Uninsured car wrecks
Hit-and-run crashes

Because every case is unique, the attorneys at WNW take a tailored approach for our clients. Get in touch with us today for your free, no-risk case review.

What Are Typical Injuries Resulting from a Car Wreck?

Even low-speed vehicle accidents can result in severe injuries, such as the following:

Whiplash and other neck injuries
Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
Back injuries, including herniated discs and spinal strain
Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
Soft tissue injuries, including sprains, strains, and torn ligaments
Broken bones and fractures
Dislocations, tears, and other joint injuries
Lacerations and contusions
Internal bleeding and organ damage
Burns from vehicle fires or airbag deployment

Beyond these physical injuries, car wrecks can leave victims with psychological ailments like anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. These “invisible injuries” are harder to diagnose but are every bit as real as physical ones.

What Can a Mississippi Lawyer Do for Your Car Wreck Case?

One of the best parts of having a lawyer handle your car accident case is that they will do all the legal work on your behalf while you get to focus on healing. The team at WNW can do the following:

Independently investigate the crash rather than rely on just the police report and the information the insurance companies have
Recover key evidence to prove other parties’ fault and understand the harm you have suffered as a result
Work with experts to strengthen your case and calculate the compensation you are entitled to
Communicate with insurance providers so that you are not exposed to their tactics for fighting your claim
Prepare for trial so that we are in a strong position for settlement negotiations
Argue aggressively for maximum compensation at the bargaining table
Take your case to trial if the insurer refuses to make you a fair offer

We can do all this at no upfront cost to you, so there is no risk to getting the help you need at this difficult time.

Contact a Mississippi Car Crash Injury Lawyer Today

If you were hurt in a motor vehicle crash and need trusted legal help, contact the Mississippi car accident attorneys at WNW today. Let our experienced team help you pursue maximum injury compensation and reach a resolution that truly reflects what you’ve been through. Your initial case review is free and fully confidential, and we charge nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

When you need a win, turn to WNW.