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Code \u00a715-1-49. A dram shop claim against a bar or business can run on its own timeline, so it helps to identify every liable party early with a Southaven drunk driving accident attorney."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is there a cap on how much I can recover in a Mississippi drunk driving case?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Mississippi currently caps non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, at $1,000,000 in these cases. There is generally no cap on economic damages like medical bills and lost wages. An attorney can help you understand how the cap applies to your specific claim."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault for the crash?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Mississippi is a pure comparative fault state, which means you can recover compensation reduced by your percentage of fault, even if you contributed to the accident. Insurance companies often try to inflate a victim\u2019s share of fault, so it helps to have a lawyer push back."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I sue the bar or restaurant that served the drunk driver?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Possibly. Mississippi\u2019s dram shop laws allow businesses that serve alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person to be held liable when that person then causes a crash. Our Southaven drunk driving accident lawyers can investigate whether a dram shop claim applies to your case."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What should I do after a drunk driving accident in Southaven?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Call the police so a report is filed, get medical attention even if you feel fine, take photos of the scene and any visible injuries, and avoid admitting any fault to the other driver\u2019s insurance company. Then contact an attorney before giving a recorded statement."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How long does a Southaven drunk driving case take?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"It depends on your injuries and whether the insurance company disputes fault. Straightforward cases can resolve in a few months, while cases involving a dram shop claim, a fatality, or a disputed liability fight often take longer."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Do I need a lawyer if the drunk driver was arrested?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"An arrest and criminal case are separate from your civil claim for compensation. A criminal conviction can help support your case, but it will not automatically get you paid. A Southaven drunk driving accident lawyer can pursue the civil claim needed to recover your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering."}}]}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/drunk-driving-accidents\/#BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Southaven","item":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Southaven Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers","item":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/drunk-driving-accidents\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]