What Is the Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the statute of limitations for wrongful death is generally 3 years under Miss. Code § 11-7-13.
Wrongful death Deadlines in Mississippi
How long do you have to file a wrongful death claim in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the statute of limitations for wrongful death is generally 3 years under Miss. Code § 11-7-13.
When does the clock start for wrongful death in Mississippi?
Three years, accruing on the date of death rather than the date of the underlying negligent act.
Can the Mississippi deadline for wrongful death be extended?
Where the death arises from medical negligence, the shorter § 15-1-36 period may govern instead. Repoint the URL.
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 wrongful death?
Mississippi's 3 years is among the longest in the country. Across the 50 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for wrongful death ranges from 1 year to 3 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Wrongful Death Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the wrongful death deadline in Mississippi:
