Statute of Limitations
- 3 years from occurrence with Discovery Rule. (Miss. Code Ann. §15-1-49)
- Medical malpractice – 2 years with Discovery Rule (including wrongful death). If plaintiff is a minor under six years of age, medical malpractice actions must be filed within 2 years of the date of the child’s sixth birthday. (Miss. Code Ann. §15-1-36)
Damages Cap
- Civil action – Noneconomic damages are capped at $1 million. (Miss. Code Ann. §11-1-60)
- Medical malpractice – Noneconomic damages are capped at $500,000 for entire claim. (Miss. Code Ann. §11-1-60)
- Punitive damages – punitive damages cap based on defendant’s net worth and limited to 2% of a defendant’s net worth if net worth is $50 million or less. (Miss. Code Ann. §11-1-65)
Statute of Limitations
- 3 years (1 year if caused by intentional tort). (Miss. Code Ann. §15-1-36)
Damages Cap
- Civil action – Noneconomic damages are capped at $1 million. (Miss. Code Ann. §11-1-60)
- Medical malpractice – Noneconomic damages are capped at $500,000 for entire claim. (Miss. Code Ann. §11-1-60)
- Punitive damages – punitive damages cap based on defendant’s net worth and limited to 2% of a defendant’s net worth if net worth is $50 million or less. (Miss. Code Ann. §11-1-65)
- 60-day written notice of medical malpractice action must be given to the defendant. (Miss. Code Ann. §15-1-36)
- Vulnerable Adults Act – (Miss. Code Ann. Title 43 Public Welfare, Chpt. 47)
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Jonathan Rosenfeld is a lawyer who represents people injured in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Jonathan has represented victims of nursing home abuse and neglect throughout Illinois and across the country. Jonathan’s reputation as an aggressive advocate for the…
