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If a negligent driver caused the fatal crash, their auto insurance pays. If a trucking company caused the accident, their commercial liability policy pays. You are almost never taking money directly out of an individual person's pocket."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How long do I have to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Mississippi?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Mississippi law generally gives you three years from the date of your loved one's passing to file a lawsuit. However, some cases have a much shorter deadline. Medical malpractice cases must be filed within two years. You should never wait to call us. Evidence disappears quickly. The sooner we start investigating, the stronger your case will be."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can we still file a claim if my loved one was partially at fault?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Mississippi uses a rule called pure comparative negligence. This means your family can still recover compensation even if your loved one was partially responsible for the accident. The final settlement is simply reduced by their percentage of fault. Never let an insurance adjuster convince you that you do not have a case. Let us investigate first."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Will our family have to go to court?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Most wrongful death cases are settled outside of a courtroom. We work hard to negotiate a full and fair settlement with the insurance company so your family does not have to endure a stressful trial. However, if they refuse to treat you fairly, we are fully prepared to take your case before a judge and jury."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What kind of evidence is needed to win?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"We need to prove that someone else's carelessness directly caused the death. We gather police reports, medical records, and witness statements. We also pull security camera footage and cell phone records. We handle all of this stressful investigative work for you."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How do I know if I have a valid case?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The only way to know for sure is to talk to a legal professional. If you suspect that someone else's mistake or recklessness caused your loved one's death, you likely have a case. Call us for a free review. We will listen to the details and tell you exactly where you stand."}}]}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/columbus\/wrongful-death\/#BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Columbus","item":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/columbus\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Columbus Wrongful Death Lawyer","item":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/columbus\/wrongful-death\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]