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Mississippi Medical Malpractice Damage Cap
Track statutory limits on noneconomic damages and calculate your potential recoverable amount.
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Legal Nuances & Exceptions
Applicability
All Medical Malpractice Cases
Statutory Reference
Miss. Code Ann. § 11-1-60
Mississippi caps noneconomic damages strictly at $500,000 for all medical malpractice cases. Unlike some states, this cap is not adjusted for inflation and has no catastrophic injury exceptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the medical malpractice damage cap in Mississippi?
Under Miss. Code Ann. § 11-1-60, noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases are strictly capped at $500,000.
Are there exceptions for severe injuries in Mississippi?
No. The $500,000 cap is absolute for medical malpractice, regardless of how catastrophic the injury or whether it resulted in death.
Are economic damages capped in Mississippi?
No, economic damages (medical bills, lost wages) are fully recoverable.
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