When someone else’s negligence changes your life, the legal system is supposed to provide a path to accountability and fair compensation. The reality is that insurance companies have experienced adjusters and attorneys working to minimize what they pay from the moment a claim is filed. Without experienced legal representation on your side, you are at a significant disadvantage in that process.

At Tollison & Webb P.A., we represent personal injury clients throughout Mississippi. We handle cases involving car and truck accidents, premises liability, defective products, and wrongful death. We fight to recover full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. We do not collect a fee unless we recover for you.

Personal Injury Practice Areas

Car Accidents

Car accidents are the most common source of serious personal injury in Mississippi. When a collision is caused by another driver’s negligence, you are entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost income, vehicle damage, and pain and suffering. Insurance companies move quickly after an accident to protect their interests. We move just as quickly to protect yours, investigating the accident, preserving evidence, and dealing with insurers so you can focus on your recovery.

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Truck & Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Accidents involving commercial trucks, tractor-trailers, and other large vehicles cause some of the most serious injuries on Mississippi roads. These cases are also significantly more complex than standard car accident claims. Federal motor carrier regulations apply, multiple parties may share liability including the driver, the carrier, and the cargo loader, and trucking companies and their insurers are experienced at managing and minimizing claims. Our attorneys represent freight carriers in commercial vehicle matters, which means we understand exactly how these companies and their insurers approach claims from the inside. That knowledge is a direct advantage for our clients on the other side of these disputes.

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Premises Liability

Property owners in Mississippi have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors. When that duty is breached and someone is injured as a result, the property owner may be liable for the resulting damages. Premises liability cases include slip and fall accidents, negligent security situations where a crime occurs on inadequately secured property, swimming pool accidents, and injuries caused by structural defects or hazardous conditions. These cases often turn on what the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition, making early investigation and evidence preservation critical.

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Products Liability

When a defective product causes injury, the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer may be liable regardless of whether they were negligent in the traditional sense. Mississippi products liability law holds companies responsible for design defects, manufacturing defects, and failures to warn of known dangers. These cases often involve complex expert testimony and well-funded corporate defendants with experienced legal teams. We level the playing field for injured clients and pursue the full damages they are owed.

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Wrongful Death

When negligence or wrongful conduct causes a death, Mississippi law allows certain family members to bring a wrongful death claim on behalf of the deceased and the surviving family. These cases carry the full weight of the underlying negligence claim along with damages for the loss of the deceased’s income, companionship, and the grief and suffering of those left behind. We handle wrongful death claims with the care and seriousness they deserve, pursuing full accountability for families who have lost someone they love.

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How Personal Injury Cases Work in Mississippi

Mississippi follows a pure comparative fault rule, which means your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault in the accident but is not eliminated even if you are mostly at fault. Insurance companies use this rule aggressively to argue that injured parties share responsibility for their own injuries. We counter those arguments with thorough investigation, expert testimony where appropriate, and a clear presentation of the facts.

Mississippi has a three-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims, meaning you have three years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Waiting too long can bar your claim entirely, and evidence becomes harder to preserve as time passes. If you have been injured, contacting an attorney sooner rather than later protects your rights and your ability to recover.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses including future care, lost wages and loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, property damage, and loss of consortium. In cases involving particularly egregious conduct, punitive damages may also be available. We assess the full scope of your damages from the outset and pursue every category of compensation you are entitled to, not just the most obvious ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to hire a personal injury attorney?

We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery. There are no upfront costs and no hourly charges. If we do not win your case, you owe us nothing for our time.

What should I do immediately after an accident?

Seek medical attention first, even if you do not think you are seriously injured. Some injuries are not immediately apparent, and a gap in medical treatment can be used against you later. Document the scene if you are able, gather contact information from witnesses, and report the accident to the appropriate parties. Do not give a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster before speaking with an attorney. Insurance adjusters are trained to ask questions in ways that can be used to minimize your claim.

How long will my personal injury case take?

It depends on the complexity of the case and whether it settles or goes to trial. Many personal injury cases resolve through settlement negotiations without filing a lawsuit. Cases that require litigation can take a year or more to resolve. We keep clients informed at every stage and pursue resolution as efficiently as possible without sacrificing the value of the claim.

What if the insurance company has already offered me a settlement?

Do not accept a settlement offer without speaking to an attorney first. Initial offers from insurance companies are almost always lower than what the claim is actually worth. Once you accept a settlement, you typically waive your right to pursue additional compensation even if your injuries turn out to be more serious than initially understood. We evaluate settlement offers against the full value of your claim and advise you on whether to accept, negotiate, or proceed to litigation.

What if I was partially at fault for the accident?

You can still recover compensation under Mississippi’s pure comparative fault rule. If you are found to be 30 percent at fault, your recovery is reduced by 30 percent. Insurance companies will often argue for a higher fault percentage to reduce what they owe. We push back on those arguments with evidence and present the strongest possible case for the other party’s responsibility.

Contact a Personal Injury Attorney in Mississippi

If you or a family member has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, contact Tollison & Webb P.A. to schedule a consultation. We represent personal injury clients throughout Mississippi from our office in Oxford.

Call (662) 234-7070 or contact us online. There is no fee unless we recover for you.