What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 3 years under Miss. Code § 15-1-49.
Personal injury Deadlines in Mississippi
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 3 years under Miss. Code § 15-1-49.
When does the clock start for personal injury in Mississippi?
Three years under the catch-all, which is where most negligence claims land.
Can the Mississippi deadline for personal injury be extended?
The governing principle in Mississippi is that a specific statute overrides the catch-all. Assault, battery and defamation drop to one year under § 15-1-35; medical malpractice to two under § 15-1-36. A minor's general civil claim tolls until age 21.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Mississippi?
Often, yes. One year under the Tort Claims Act under Miss. Code § 11-46-11. The Mississippi Tort Claims Act imposes a one-year limitations period in § 11-46-11 that is significantly shorter than the three-year catch-all, and Mississippi courts have held the MTCA period controls — the general savings provisions in ch. 15-1 do not apply…
How does Mississippi compare to other states for personal injury?
Mississippi's 3 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for personal injury ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Personal Injury Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the personal injury deadline in Mississippi:
