Mississippi Motorcycle Laws

In Mississippi, The Number to CALL if You FALL is 1-877-Biker-LAW

 

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Mississippi motorcyclists are protected under Mississippi motorcycle law that makes negligent drivers responsible and liable to Mississippi motorcyclists. A biker who is involved in a Mississippi motorcycle accident may obtain compensation for his or her injuries that were caused by the other driver’s negligence. Damages may include payment for pain and suffering, scarring, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, economic loss, no fault benefits, and more. What follows are some of the relevant law involving motorcycles in the State of Mississippi.

 

If you sustained an injury due to a Mississippi motorcycle accident and you haven’t contacted a lawyer about your Mississippi motorcycle accident, the best thing you can do for yourself is contact us NOW. We’ll listen to you and help you understand your options. If you have a case, we’ll help you find the best motorcycle accident injury attorney or law firm in your area. As an attorney who litigates these cases, I belong to many trial lawyer and motorcycle lawyer groups and have gone out of my way to find the best motorcycle attorneys in each state. Even the phone call is free, and there is no obligation. Don’t wait until it’s too late, make a simple call and talk to attorney Jason Waechter, The Motorcycle Lawyer.   1-877-Biker-Law (1-877-245-3752).

 

Ø      Mississippi is an at-fault state. This means that when you are injured in a Mississippi motorcycle accident, the at-fault driver must pay damages under the law of negligence.

 

Under the law of Comparative Negligence, you may have your claim amount reduced by the percentage that you are at-fault in your Mississippi motorcycle accident.

Miss. Code Ann. § 11-7-15

§ 11-7-15. Comparative negligence

In all actions hereafter brought for personal injuries, or where such injuries have resulted in death, or for injury to property, the fact that the person injured, or the owner of the property, or person having control over the property may have been guilty of contributory negligence shall not bar a recovery, but damages shall be diminished by the jury in proportion to the amount of negligence attributable to the person injured, or the owner of the property, or the person having control over the property.

 

Ø      Mississippi Helmet Law: When riding on or operating a Mississippi motorcycle, you are required by law to wear a helmet.

Miss. Code Ann. § 63-7-64
§ 63-7-64. Motorcycle or motor scooters; helmet requirement

No person shall operate or ride upon any motorcycle or motor scooter upon the public roads or highways of this state unless such person is wearing on his or her head a crash helmet of the type and design inspected and approved by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. Violation of this section shall be deemed a violation of the traffic regulations and rules of the road and punishable as provided by section 63-9-11.

 

Ø      Mississippi Eye Protection Law: When riding on or operating a Mississippi motorcycle, eye protection is not required by law.

 

Ø      Mississippi Statute of Limitations: For personal injuries resulting from your Mississippi motorcycle accident, the statute of limitations to bring suit is 3 years from the date of the Mississippi motorcycle accident.

Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-45

All actions founded on any judgment or decree rendered by any court of record without this state shall be brought within seven years after the rendition of such judgment or decree, and not after. However, if the person against whom such judgment or decree was or shall be rendered, was, or shall be at the time of the institution of the action, a resident of this state, such action, founded on such judgment or decree, shall be commenced within three years next after the rendition thereof, and not after.

Ø      Mississippi Motorcycle Minimum Insurance Requirements: For your Mississippi motorcycle, the minimum insurance required is Compulsory Liability Insurances.

 

The following are the minimum limits for your Mississippi motorcycle to be insured properly:

 

·        Bodily Injury (1 person): $10,000

·        Bodily Injury (all person involved in 1 accident): $20,000

·        Property Damage: $5,000

 

Ø      Mississippi Personal Injuries Suits: When seeking damages for your personal injuries arising from your Mississippi motorcycle accident, you may be able to recover for the following:

 

·        Permanent Serious Disfigurement

·        Loss of Enjoyment

·        Replacement Services

·        Loss of Consortium

·        Medical Bills (past & reasonable future)

·        Lost Wages/Income

·        Replacement Services

 

*There are many exceptions, special definitions and complex issues that cannot be explained in this material. It is not intended to be a substitute for specific legal advice. Your legal rights greatly depend on the facts of your accident.

 

*Law changes constantly. Do not rely on this information. Law is vast and can not be covered in this limited space.

 

***Law portion of site in progress. Mississippi motorcycle law regarding Mississippi motorcycle accidents is being drafted and will be updated soon. Please call our firm for a free consultation to see if you have a case.