What is the wrongful death deadline in Mississippi?

Generally three years under Miss. Code 15-1-49.

Is any claim shorter?

Yes. Intentional-act deaths have a one-year deadline, malpractice deaths follow the two-year rule, and claims against government entities require notice and carry a one-year limit.

What is the government notice requirement?

A written notice of claim under Miss. Code 11-46-11, given at least 90 days before suing, with the one-year deadline paused for 95 days while the government reviews it.

Is there an outer limit on malpractice claims?

Yes. Malpractice claims generally have a seven-year outer limit from the act or omission.

When does the clock start?

Sources describe the three years as running from the date of death, but this can depend on the underlying claim, so confirm it with an attorney right away.

Wrongful Death Deadline vs. Personal Injury Statute of Limitations

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Mississippi's default is three years, but several kinds of death claim run on much shorter clocks.

The default: three years

Most wrongful death claims must be filed within three years under Miss. Code 15-1-49. Sources describe the period as running from the date of death, but because the claim exists only if the decedent could have sued, confirm the start date with an attorney.

Shorter clocks

Intentional acts such as assault or battery: one year.
Medical malpractice: two years under 15-1-36, with a seven-year outer limit and a pre-suit notice requirement.
Government defendants: a written notice of claim and a one-year limit under the Tort Claims Act.

How the government deadline works

Under the Tort Claims Act, notice of claim must be given within one year of the injury, and filing it pauses the deadline for 95 days. After the 95 days expire or you receive a denial, you have 90 more days to file suit, and missing that window permanently bars the case.

Compared with an injury claim

An ordinary injury claim by a living plaintiff also gets three years from the injury, so the main difference for a family is the short exceptions above, not the default period.

Injured in Mississippi?

A local personal injury attorney can review your claim — many offer a free consultation.

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Official sources

This is general information, not legal advice, and the state comparisons above are illustrative, not an exhaustive survey. Confirm how Mississippi's rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Mississippi attorney.