Personal Injury in Mississippi

Mississippi ( MS)

Average: Free / Contingency

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

Free / Contingency

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        Free / Contingency                    
Typical
                        Personal Injury Case
                    

High Estimate

Free / Contingency

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Total Cost Estimate	Free / Contingency	Free / Contingency	Free / Contingency
Court Filing Fee	$250

What to Know About Personal Injury Costs in Mississippi

Mississippi follows pure comparative negligence. Contingency fees average 33.33%. Three-year statute of limitations. Mississippi does not cap compensatory damages and is known for plaintiff-friendly juries. Workers' comp through the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission.

Sources: ABA, State Bar Rules - Standard contingency: 33.33% pre-suit, 40% after litigation