Mississippi Personal Injury Lawyers

Leading Oxford, MS Lawyers for Personal Injury Claims and Lawsuits

Being involved in an accident caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another party is a shocking experience—as well as costly and traumatic in the long term. At Tannehill Carmean, our personal injury attorneys in Oxford, Mississippi, represented individuals who have sustained serious injuries caused by the negligent acts of another party.

If you have been involved in a serious accident, you deserve personalized legal representation that will fight for justice and the full scope of compensation. Our lawyers in Oxford, MS, can work with you to build a compelling claim to pursue fair and just compensation. To learn more about our Oxford personal injury attorneys and our services, please reach out to us today.

How Can I Protect My Right to the Compensation I Deserve?

Insurance companies are focused on profits above all. When facing a serious injury claim, they typically take action to attempt to reduce the value of a claim, no matter how legitimate. If you or someone you love has suffered a serious or catastrophic injury, there will be many challenges in the years to come, all at a high cost. Every possible form of compensation must be aggressively pursued when negotiating a settlement or litigation in civil court.

At Tannehill Carmean, our legal team has exceptional insight and knowledge into the strategies employed by insurance companies. When an insurance company sees our law firm name on a claim, they know we mean business. We do not allow insurance companies or the corporate defense lawyers they hire to exploit our clients. Our firm is focused on ensuring everyone we represent is treated fairly and that all forms of compensation are vigorously pursued.

Our Personal Injury Practice Areas: Lawyers in Oxford, Mississippi

Serving clients throughout Oxford and the surrounding areas of our state since 2010, our lawyers have more than a decade of experience working on personal injury claims like yours. Regardless of the type of accident in which you were involved, if you believe that someone else was to blame for your injuries, you may have a personal injury claim. We work on a wide range of personal injury claims, including the following:

• Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death in Oxford and throughout the U.S. Our personal injury lawyers can represent clients involved in all types of vehicle accidents.
• Slip and fall claims. Slip and fall accidents can leave a victim with serious, catastrophic, or fatal injuries.
• Pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian accidents can cause severe injuries that leave a victim facing very severe consequences.
• Bicycle accidents. Cyclists put their lives at risk when negligent drivers share the streets and highways. When an accident occurs, it may cause serious, catastrophic, or fatal injuries.
• Motorcycle accidents: Motorcyclists involved in a collision with a vehicle can suffer extreme physical damage, affecting life in the long term.
• Nursing home negligence. We entrust our loved ones to nursing homes, believing they will be treated with dignity and cared for with empathy and medical expertise. When they fail to do so, they must be held accountable.
• Product liability. These cases involve unsafe products that injure an innocent individual when used as directed.
• Medical malpractice. Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or another healthcare professional fails to provide care that meets the “accepted standard of care.”
• Wrongful death. These cases are filed by the close family when a loved one has passed away as the result of the negligent actions of another party.

Please call our law firm directly for a free consultation with one of our Oxford personal injury lawyers. We are here for you.

What is the Personal Injury Claim Process?

The first step in filing a claim or lawsuit is often reporting the incident to the correct authorities. Each type of case has a specific set of actions that must be initiated as quickly as possible. The process can be complicated and require extensive supporting evidence. At Tannehill Carmean, we have provided trusted legal counsel in personal injury cases for over two decades. We take the burdens of a personal injury claim off your shoulders so you can focus on your health and recovery while we get the critical work underway.

• Vehicle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Bicycle Accidents: In a car accident, law enforcement, whether the University Police Department (UPD) or Oxford Police, is called to the scene of an accident. The police report can be a critical part of the evidence to support a personal injury claim or lawsuit.
• Nursing Home Negligence: In case of nursing home abuse, neglect, or negligence, the Mississippi State Department of Health must be informed of the situation.
• Faulty or Dangerous Products: When the case involves a dangerous product that has caused a serious injury, get help from a product liability lawyer who will identify all liable parties and the relevant authorities.
• Bicycle Accident Cases: If a serious injury has occurred, the most urgent issue is treating the injuries. Call 911 for emergency services and the police, whether UPD or Oxford Police.
• Slip and Fall Cases: A slip and fall accident can occur in any location, whether on a sidewalk, a parking lot, a mall, a restaurant, a bar, a sports stadium, or a private home. The location of the fall will determine which authorities to contact regarding an injury claim or lawsuit. Step one is to call 911 for transportation to the ER.

What Damages Can I Recover in a Personal Injury Claim?

Filing a personal injury claim after being seriously injured could feel intimidating or overwhelming, or you may think it is necessary. You may not feel motivated to bring a civil action as you are focusing on recovering from your injuries. Yet filing a civil action after being harmed may be the only way to recover compensation to pay for the value of your losses. By filing a personal injury claim in Oxford, you can seek compensation for several types of damages, including:

• Medical expenses. You deserve to be compensated in full for the value of your medical costs and future medical costs related to your injuries, including the costs of any physical therapies or rehabilitation.
• Lost wages. When serious injuries have resulted in a disability that prevents you from returning to work, either temporarily or permanently, you should be compensated in full for the value of your lost wages, lost earning capacity, and lost benefits.
• Reduced earning capacity: Some injuries leave the victim permanently disabled and unable to continue to work in their chosen profession. The financial losses in these cases last a lifetime, and the compensation must reflect this fact.
• Property damage costs. If any personal property was damaged in your accident, such as a motor vehicle, you can seek compensation for the full value of your property damage expenses.
• Pain and suffering. In addition to your actual economic losses, you also maintain the right to seek compensation for the value of your pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
• Loss of Consortium: This type of claim is a legal term that describes changes to family relationships related to the injuries, including loss of companionship, support, love, and intimacy with a spouse.

What is the Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Claims?

Unfortunately, you do not have unlimited time to file a personal injury claim and recover compensation after being injured in an accident. Under Mississippi law, you only have three years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury claim for damages—this is known as the statute of limitations. If you wait over three years to file, you will be permanently barred from seeking compensation through the legal system in Mississippi.

How Much Time Do I Have to File an Insurance Claim in Mississippi?

Most personal injury claims start by filing an insurance claim—which should occur as quickly as possible after an injury caused by another party has occurred. The at-fault party’s insurance company must be identified, and a “demand letter” must be sent to that company. This requirement is just the first step in the process of seeking compensation. A demand letter outlines the facts of the incident, names the legally responsible parties, and the claim’s value. The letter also has a deadline for payment.

The insurance company typically does not approve a settlement demand letter. They may challenge the claim as being without merit, assert that the injuries existed before the accident, or that the injured person was actually at fault, or make a much lower offer—insufficient to cover the damages. The negotiations regarding the amount of compensation sought are best managed by a personal injury attorney with a record of successfully recovering fair compensation.

How to Choose a Personal Injury Attorney in Oxford, MS?

If you or a loved one has sustained very serious injuries, the Oxford, MS law firm you choose could be one of the most critical decisions you will ever make. Some personal injury law firms operate as “injury mills,” taking on hundreds of cases and seeking a fast settlement. Many attorneys avoid taking cases to court due to the extensive work necessary, a lack of experience, or a lack of legal talent. While our legal team will do everything possible to resolve a case outside of court, filing a lawsuit is necessary in some cases. We have the knowledge, experience, and focus to file a lawsuit in state civil court to seek justice when that will best serve our client’s interests.

What To Do After an Accident?

After an accident, the most urgent issue is medical care and treatment. There is no time to consider being paid compensation in the early stages of healing. It is of utmost importance that you contact our personal injury lawyer at Tannehill Carmean as soon as possible. Filing an injury claim to recover damages requires extensive supporting evidence in a claim or lawsuit.

When our Oxford, MS, personal injury attorneys take on a case, we gather and preserve the relevant evidence—before it is lost or destroyed. Eyewitnesses must be interviewed before memories fade or become more difficult to find. What our firm can do in the early stages after a serious injury will not only allow us to gather and preserve all evidence but also bring you peace of mind, confident that everything possible is being done to protect your right to the compensation you deserve.

What is the Evidence in a Personal Injury Claim in Mississippi?

Various types of evidence are critical to a successful claim or lawsuit—our legal team takes action to gather all necessary documents, including but not limited to the following:

• Medical Records and Bills: Documentation from medical professionals about your injuries, treatments, and the associated costs, revealing the extent of the harm suffered.
• Accident or Incident Reports: Police reports, workplace incident reports, and any other official documentation providing details on the accident or incident that caused the injuries.
• Witness Statements: Testimonies from eyewitnesses provide information about which parties to hold liable and the events they observed.
• Photographic Evidence: Photos of injuries, property damage, the accident scene, and conditions, such as weather or road hazards.
• Video Surveillance Footage: Security camera, dash cam, or bystander video footage that captured the accident or aftermath.
• Expert Testimony: Opinions from medical, vocational, or accident reconstruction experts to testify about the extent of the injuries, loss of income, or who was liable.
• Proof of Lost Wages: Documentation from your employer verifying missed work days and the loss of income related to the injuries.
• Personal Journal or Diary: Records detailing pain levels, emotional distress, limitations on daily activities, and overall impact on quality of life.
• Property Damage Estimates: Repair estimates or receipts for lost or damaged personal property due to the accident.
• Receipts for Additional Expenses: Documentation for all additional expenses related to the injury, such as the costs of transportation, medications, or assistive devices.

How Long Will it Take for My Case to Resolve?

Every case is different. At Tannehill Carmean, we recognize you need to resolve your case as quickly as possible. The steps in the process of providing superior legal services generally follow these steps:

• Initial Consultation: The first step involves speaking with us at Tannehill Carmean. We listen carefully to your account of what occurred and evaluate the case’s merits. We answer your questions and concerns, take the time for you to get to know us, and help you understand what to expect.
• Investigation and Gathering Evidence: When we take on a case, we initiate the action to gather and preserve all relevant information, including police reports, medical records, images of the accident scene, any available video footage, and other evidence to support the case. We work to identify all liable parties to name in the claim or lawsuit filed on your behalf.
• Consulting with Medical and Financial Experts: In cases of serious or catastrophic injuries, we may call on medical and financial experts to evaluate the long-term impact of the injuries on the future life and health of the victim, as well as issues surrounding lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and other losses. This information is used to calculate the full extent of the damages.
• Filing a Demand Letter: The first legal step is to file what is termed a “demand letter” to the insurance company of the liable parties. This very detailed letter outlines the facts in the case, the injuries you sustained, and the compensation you are entitled to receive. The letter is a formal request seeking a settlement, the first step in negotiating the terms of a settlement.
• Negotiations with the Insurance Company: Insurance companies do not often agree to the terms in the first letter. They typically come up with a much lower counter-offer or, in some cases, may deny a valid claim altogether. This is when having a skilled negotiator on your side makes a difference in the outcome of a claim. At Tannehill Carmean, we can predict every action an insurance company or their lawyers will take and are well-prepared to fight for our clients with total confidence.
• Settling a Claim: Once the settlement terms are agreed upon, we take the offer to you, our client, for your approval. We don’t simply accept the first lowball offer—that would not serve your best interests. We want our clients to have the financial support they need to face the future without serious concerns, and we fight for a fair and just settlement. Once you approve the settlement, it is finalized.
• Filing a Lawsuit: Sometimes, an insurance company refuses to make a fair settlement offer. In these cases, we will file a lawsuit to pursue justice. In many cases, just filing a lawsuit is enough to bring the insurance company to its senses and return to the table with a fair offer. In others, we may take the case to civil court for a jury to decide.

Why Choose Tannehill Carmean in Oxford, MS?

At Tannehill Carmean, our Lawyers in Oxford, Mississippi, have spent decades protecting the rights of injured people in and around Oxford, MS. We are honored to be the leading law firm in the region. Founding attorney Mr. J. Rhea Tannehill, Jr. is ranked “Distinguished” and a “Client Champion” on Martindale-Hubbell, a respected lawyer peer review rating service. What does that mean to you and your family? It means your injury claim will be in the hands of a law firm where the attorneys have demonstrated a commitment to excellent client service. We understand the urgency and importance of your case. We offer ongoing support and communication from a law firm that genuinely cares.

How Much is Your Personal Injury Claim Worth?

If you have questions about the value of your claim, we urge you to contact us to discuss the facts. The insurance company for the responsible individual may contact you or even offer a settlement. The agent may appear friendly and helpful and sound concerned about you. It is strongly advised that if your injuries are serious, you do not speak to the insurance company without contacting our lawyers in Oxford, MS. We will manage the interactions with the insurance company to protect your right to the compensation you deserve.

The Tannehill Carmean Difference: A Trusted Oxford MS Law Firm

When the legal team at Tannehill Carmean represents you in a personal injury claim or lawsuit, you can be confident that your case will be managed by the leading personal injury law firm in Oxford, MS. You can expect to be represented by a firm that genuinely cares about you, your family, and your future, and offers the following:

• Top-Tier Legal Skills: Our team of personal injury lawyers is talented, confident, experienced, and driven to succeed in every case we represent. With over two decades of serving the community of Oxford, MS, and other communities in Mississippi, we have earned a reputation for client-focused care and favorable case outcomes.
• A Full-Service Law Firm: Our firm offers several types of legal services to the community so that your legal matters can be managed in-house without shifting to another firm for a real estate matter, estate planning, or criminal defense when needed.
• Committed to Legal Excellence: Our focus on providing superior legal representation has led to a reputation for excellence in the legal community in Oxford and beyond. We offer an exceptional client experience and a dedication to pursuing justice and full compensation.
• Ongoing Communication and Support: We believe our clients deserve to be fully informed of the progress of a case and never left to wonder. Our approach is open, transparent, and honest, and our clients are kept informed as the case progresses.
• Skilled Litigators: Our negotiating skills have proven to benefit our clients. When dealing with an insurance company, we anticipate every move, are prepared and ready to fight for a fair and just outcome, and present a compelling case in civil court when necessary.
• Awards for Legal Excellence: Our legal team has received several awards and recognitions. Rhea Tannehill is rated 10.0 “Superb” on the legal rating site Avvo and has earned the “Client’s Choice” award for excellent client care. Jay Carmean is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale Hubbell, a peer-reviewed lawyer rating service. AV Preeminent is awarded to an attorney who has demonstrated professional excellence.

Call Our Oxford Personal Injury Lawyers Today

At the law office of Tannehill Carmean, our Oxford personal injury lawyers care about you and empathize with the pain and loss you’re experiencing. If you have been involved in an accident caused by the wrongdoing or negligence of another, our lawyers can aggressively advocate for your right to compensation. To learn more about our lawyers and legal services, please visit our law office, message us, or call us at (662) 662-236-9996.