If you or a loved one was injured in Jackson due to someone else’s negligence, you need a legal team that understands both the local landscape and Mississippi’s legal framework. Jackson sits at the crossroads of I-55 and I-20, two of the busiest freight and commuter corridors in the Deep South. The city’s aging infrastructure, high-speed interstates, and heavy truck traffic create driving conditions that contribute to a disproportionate number of serious collisions. A December 2024 wrong-way collision on I-55 at Daniel Lake Boulevard killed six people, underscoring the severity of crashes on Jackson’s major highways.
Jackson sees approximately 2,400 injury-causing crashes per year, with roughly 48 fatal crashes resulting in more than 50 deaths annually within city limits. The Jackson metro area accounts for approximately 70 to 80 traffic fatalities per year. Mississippi has the highest traffic fatality rate in the nation at 1.79 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. The Lakeland Drive and I-55 Frontage Road intersection is one of the busiest and most dangerous in the state.
Mississippi follows pure comparative fault (Miss. Code Ann. § 11-7-15), which means you can recover compensation even if you were partially at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Personal injury victims have three years (Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49) to file a lawsuit.
At Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys, our Jackson personal injury lawyers have recovered over $1 billion for injury victims since 1993. The call is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
If you were injured in Jackson or anywhere in Hinds County, speak with our legal team at (601) 707-6303.
Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys — 200 N Congress St #101, Jackson, MS 39201 · (601) 707-6303
Our Jackson attorneys are part of our statewide Mississippi personal injury lawyer team.
Practice Areas We Handle in Jackson
Personal Injury
Personal injury cases in Jackson span a wide range of circumstances, from accidents on the road to injuries at businesses and private properties. Our Jackson personal injury attorneys evaluate every detail of your case, calculate the full value of your damages, and pursue maximum compensation through negotiation or litigation in Hinds County Circuit Court.
Car Accidents
Jackson’s major corridors, including I-55 and I-20, see heavy traffic volumes that contribute to serious collisions. Our car accident lawyers handle everything from rear-end collisions to high-speed interstate pileups.
Truck Accidents
Jackson sits at the intersection of major freight routes, including I-55 (connecting New Orleans to Memphis) and I-20 (connecting Dallas to Atlanta). When a fully loaded commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the results are almost always catastrophic. Our truck accident attorneys understand federal trucking regulations and pursue every liable party.
Slip and Fall
Slip and fall injuries in Jackson frequently occur at Northpark Mall, the Jackson Convention Complex, the Mississippi Museum of Art, Fondren District shops and restaurants, the Capitol Complex, downtown Jackson hotels and restaurants, and Belhaven neighborhood businesses. Property owners have a duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors. When they fail, our premises liability attorneys hold them accountable.
Wrongful Death
Losing a family member due to someone else’s negligence is devastating. Our wrongful death lawyers help families pursue compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, lost income, and the immeasurable loss of companionship.
Motorcycle Accidents
The Natchez Trace Parkway is one of the most popular motorcycle routes in the Southeast, drawing riders from across the region with its scenic curves and 444-mile stretch from Natchez to Nashville. Insurance companies routinely try to blame motorcyclists for crashes. Our motorcycle accident attorneys fight back with thorough accident reconstruction and evidence gathering.
How Mississippi’s Pure Comparative Fault Rule Affects Your Jackson Case
Mississippi follows pure comparative fault (Miss. Code Ann. § 11-7-15), which means you can recover compensation even if you were partially at fault for the accident. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Mississippi also follows proportional liability (Miss. Code Ann. § 85-5-7), meaning each defendant pays only their percentage share of the damages, with exceptions for intentional acts.
Example: If you are found 30% at fault in a car accident and your total damages are $100,000, you recover $70,000. If you are 60% at fault, you recover $40,000. Even at 99% fault, you can still recover 1% of your damages. This makes Mississippi one of the most plaintiff-friendly states in the country for fault allocation.
While Mississippi’s comparative fault rule allows recovery even when you share some fault, insurance companies will aggressively try to inflate your percentage of fault to reduce the amount they owe. Our attorneys move quickly to secure surveillance footage, witness statements, police reports, and physical evidence to minimize any fault attributed to you.
Mississippi also caps non-economic damages at $1,000,000 (Miss. Code Ann. § 11-1-60), which makes it critical to fully document and pursue every category of economic damages available.
Jackson Office
200 N Congress St #101
Jackson, MS 39201
Local: (601) 707-6303
Serving: Ridgeland, Madison, Pearl, Brandon, Clinton, Flowood, Byram, Terry, Raymond, Yazoo City, and communities throughout Hinds, Rankin, Madison, Copiah, Simpson, Yazoo, Holmes, and Scott counties
Why Choose Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys in Jackson
$1 Billion+ Recovered. Since 1993, our firm has recovered over $1 billion for injury victims across the country.
No Fee Unless We Win. We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Local Knowledge, National Resources. Our Jackson attorneys understand Hinds County’s courts, judges, and insurance practices while drawing on the resources of a nationwide firm with 60+ offices.
Jackson Personal Injury FAQs
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Jackson?
Mississippi gives injury victims three years (Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49) to file. Wrongful death claims must be filed within three years from the date of death (Miss. Code Ann. § 11-7-13), or one year if the death resulted from an intentional act.
What is Mississippi’s fault rule?
Mississippi follows pure comparative fault (Miss. Code Ann. § 11-7-15), which allows you to recover compensation even if you were partially at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
How much does a Jackson personal injury lawyer cost?
Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys works on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win.
Where will my Jackson personal injury case be heard?
Most cases are heard in the Hinds County Circuit Court, part of the Seventh Circuit Court District.
What areas do you serve from your Jackson office?
Our Jackson personal injury lawyers serve clients throughout Hinds County and the surrounding area, including Ridgeland, Madison, Pearl, Brandon, Clinton, Flowood, Byram, Terry, Raymond, Yazoo City, and communities throughout Hinds, Rankin, Madison, Copiah, Simpson, Yazoo, Holmes, and Scott counties.
Contact a Jackson Personal Injury Lawyer at Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys
If you have suffered a personal injury in Jackson, the team at Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys is ready to fight for the recovery you deserve.
Call us today at (601) 707-6303, or contact us online for a free consultation.