More Than Just Slip and Falls
Premises liability covers any injury caused by an unsafe condition on someone else's property. That includes slip and falls, but also negligent security (assaults that occur because a property owner failed to provide adequate lighting, locks, or guards), swimming pool accidents, falling merchandise, elevator and escalator injuries, fires, and toxic exposure.
Mississippi's busy casinos, hotels, apartment complexes, shopping centers, and entertainment venues all carry a duty to protect the people they invite onto their property.
Proving the Owner's Negligence
To recover, you generally must show that the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to address it. In negligent-security cases, prior crimes in the area and the foreseeability of harm are central issues. Evidence such as surveillance footage, incident reports, security staffing records, and maintenance logs is critical — and it can disappear quickly.
Mississippi follows a pure comparative negligence rule, so you can recover compensation even if you were partly at fault — your award is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. As long as you are not found 100% to blame, you can still recover.
Compensation for Premises Injuries
Depending on the severity of your injuries, compensation can include medical expenses, future care, lost income, and pain and suffering. In serious negligent-security cases involving assault, the recovery can be substantial.
Injured in Mississippi? Get a free, confidential case review today. There's no obligation, and you pay no fee unless you win. Call 973-566-5599.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a premises liability claim arising when a property owner fails to provide reasonable security — adequate lighting, locks, or guards — and that failure allows a foreseeable assault or crime to harm a visitor.
Generally three years from the date of injury under Miss. Code § 15-1-49, with shorter deadlines for government-owned property.
Claims against city, county, or state property fall under the Mississippi Tort Claims Act, which has a one-year deadline and a written notice requirement. Act quickly.
This page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Mississippi attorney.