Personal Injury FAQs

Personal injury occurs when someone is injured as a result of the negligence, carelessness, or wrongful conduct of another person. This is a very broad category, also known as a “tort” in the State of Mississippi, where the victim’s goals are to hold the tortfeasor legally responsible for the injuries they caused.

At Davis & Williams, we offer a free consultation where our legal team will gather facts from your incident and speak with you regarding the resulting effects on your livelihood and ability to make a living. Of course, the amount of compensation will depend on the severity of your injury, and future loss of earning a living. Mental and psychological anguish can also account for additional damages. This is known as compensation for “pain and suffering” and can range from nominal to a substantial recovery. Contact Us today to learn more.

At Davis & Williams, we have focused on a specific sect of personal injury cases for over 30 years. We currently handle car wrecks, trucking accidents, wrongful death lawsuits. Our firm is unique in only focusing on these categories to deliver the highest quality legal service to our clientele. If your personal injury case falls outside of these, we will be happy to consult with you about handling your matter or refer you to the best-suited attorney for your case.

Our firm is open Monday through Friday, regular business hours. After you fill out our contact form, we will respond to your inquiry in 48 hours or less. You can also call us directly at (601) 981-2800.

At Davis & Williams, our legal team can assist you in all steps of filing a claim. We will also explain the steps of litigation and answer any questions you may have regarding your case. We do not require our clients to figure anything out on their own. With 30 years of experience, we know exactly how to approach and articulate your claim for relief.

The best course of action, particularly when litigation is ongoing, is to have your health insurance provider pay for your medical costs and our legal team will seek reimbursement after the case has concluded and damages have been awarded. During litigation, our team can file with the court to prevent any harassment from collections or the tortfeasor's insurance company so that you can focus on your case.

Damages vary by state. In Mississippi, compensatory damages range from pain and suffering, medical costs, emotional distress, loss of wage-earning ability, and loss of companionship just to name a few. At Davis & Williams, we will evaluate your case from top to bottom and consider all forms of damages that apply to your case. Each category of damages is considered separately, thus, you can receive damages for each one, which will increase your overall compensation for the injury.

Any information you share with our legal team is protected by law to not be shared with anyone or used against you. Attorney-client privilege preserves the confidentiality of all communications related to your case and you can be assured it will be safe with us. Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct requires all attorneys to abide by the attorney-client privilege.

Yes. As a matter of fact, most cases are settled out of court. At Davis & Williams, we will fight for a generous settlement on your behalf and recommend when settling is the best course of action. At your free consultation, we will gather the facts of your case and presume whether it is probable for an out-of-court settlement.