Mississippi Medical Malpractice Lawyer Resources

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Mississippi Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Merkel & Cocke, A Professional Association
30 Delta Avenue, Coahoma Co., Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614-2718 U.S.A.
Attorneys at Law

Chapman, Lewis & Swan
501 First Street, Coahoma Co., Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614 U.S.A.
Attorneys-at-Law

Law Office of Marc Boutwell
103 W. China Street, Holmes Co., Lexington, Mississippi 39095 U.S.A.
Attorney At Law

Dulaney Law Firm, L.L.P.
986 Harris Street, Tunica Co., Tunica, Mississippi 38676 U.S.A.
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§15.1.36. 2 years from act or reasonable discovery, no more than 7 years.

§11.1.60. $500,000 limit on non-economic damages.

§11.1.65. Punitive damages only awarded if willful malice or gross negligence proved. Court determines if award granted and amount. Damages limited based on defendant's net worth.

§11.15.1. Voluntary arbitration must be agreed to in writing.

§11.1.58. Malpractice complaint filed must be accompanied by certificate stating that plaintiff's attorney consulted with at least 1 medical expert qualified to render testimony on standard of care.

Joint and Several Liability	Expert Witnesses	Mississippi Malpractice Attorney Fees	Patient Compensation or Stabilization Fund
§85.5.7. Defendants are proportionally liable according to percentage of fault for damages awarded, except when defendant is proven to have intentional malice.	§11.1.61. Expert witness must be licensed physician.	No limitations.	None provided.