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Your Trusted Personal Injury Law Firm in Jackson, MS
Welcome to Brown Bass & Jeter, a trusted personal injury law firm serving clients across Jackson, Mississippi. Since 2015, our dedicated team has been committed to helping clients receive the compensation they deserve. We approach every case with compassion, drive, and a deep understanding of personal injury law, whether it involves auto accidents, medical malpractice, or premises liability. Our attorneys bring over 40 years of combined experience, including prior work in insurance defense, which equips us to demand the highest value for our clients' cases.We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring you pay nothing unless we win your case. With a reputation for ethical representation and a track record of securing millions in settlements, we stand ready to advocate for your rights and well-being.
Services
Car Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
Vaccine Injury
Nursing Home Abuse
Product Liability
Social Security Disability
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of combined experience in personal injury law
- Our attorneys previously worked in insurance defense, giving us unique insights
- We have a proven track record of securing $36.5M+ in client compensation
- We operate on a contingency fee basis - no payment unless we win
- Our firm maintains a 5.0 rating across multiple review platforms
What people say
Super lawyers
Professional, experienced team
Treated like family
Excellent communication
Highly recommended
Services
Car Accident Legal Services
Our car accident attorneys represent clients injured through no fault of their own, handling claims against negligent drivers and insurance companies. We specialize in recovering compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage while navigating complex insurance negotiations. With extensive experience in Mississippi traffic law, we ensure clients receive fair settlements that reflect the full impact of their injuries and losses.
Medical Malpractice Advocacy
We pursue justice for patients harmed by medical errors including misdiagnoses, surgical mistakes, and birth injuries. Our team works with medical experts to prove negligence and secure compensation for ongoing treatment, lost income, and pain and suffering. With deep knowledge of Mississippi medical law, we hold healthcare providers accountable while maintaining the highest ethical standards throughout litigation.
Truck Accident Representation
Our firm handles complex truck accident cases involving 18-wheelers, cargo trucks, and commercial fleets. We investigate violations of federal transportation regulations, driver fatigue, and equipment failures to establish liability. With expertise in Mississippi's trucking laws, we pursue maximum compensation for catastrophic injuries while managing claims against multiple responsible parties including trucking companies and manufacturers.
Vaccine Injury Claims
We represent clients nationwide in vaccine injury cases through the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Our attorneys specialize in proving injuries like SIRVA and Guillain-Barr syndrome qualify for compensation under the VICP. With federal court admission, we navigate complex medical-legal standards to secure financial support for vaccine-related disabilities while maintaining compassionate client relationships.
Wrongful Death Litigation
We provide compassionate legal support for families who've lost loved ones due to negligence. Our attorneys prove liability in fatal car crashes, medical errors, and premises liability cases while calculating full financial impact including lost income and emotional damages. With sensitivity to grieving families, we pursue justice through settlements or jury awards that honor the deceased while securing financial stability for survivors.
People
Katrina S. Brown
Co-Founder
With over 20 years of legal experience, Katrina S. Brown co-founded Brown Bass & Jeter to provide compassionate personal injury representation. Her background in insurance defense gives unique insights into maximizing client compensation while maintaining ethical standards. She focuses on car accident and medical malpractice cases.
Lilli Evans Bass
Co-Founder
Lilli Evans Bass brings extensive trial experience to the firm, specializing in complex personal injury litigation. As a former insurance defense attorney, she understands how to counter tactics used by insurance companies to minimize payouts. She focuses on truck accident and product liability cases.
LaToya T. Jeter
Co-Founder
LaToya T. Jeter combines legal expertise with community advocacy in her personal injury practice. She specializes in motorcycle accidents and vaccine injury claims, leveraging federal court admission to represent clients nationwide. Known for her accessibility, she maintains direct communication with clients throughout their cases.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a car accident?
Ensure safety, call emergency services, document the scene, exchange information with other parties, and contact your insurance company. Seek medical attention even for minor injuries and consult an attorney before making statements to insurance adjusters.
How is liability determined in truck accidents?
Liability requires proving negligence through driver logs, maintenance records, witness statements, and accident reconstruction. Potential responsible parties include truck drivers, trucking companies, cargo loaders, and vehicle manufacturers, depending on investigation findings.
What compensation can I recover for medical malpractice?
Victims may receive economic damages for medical costs and lost income, non-economic damages for pain and suffering, and in extreme cases, punitive damages. Mississippi caps non-economic damages at $500,000 but allows unlimited economic compensation.
How do vaccine injury claims work?
Claims must be filed through the federal Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) before pursuing state court action. The process requires proving the injury is listed in the VICP's Vaccine Injury Table or demonstrating a direct causal link between vaccination and the injury.
What makes your firm different from other personal injury lawyers?
Our attorneys' prior experience in insurance defense gives unique insights into maximizing settlements. We combine this with a contingency fee structure, ensuring clients pay nothing unless we win their case, and maintain direct communication throughout the legal process.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Mississippi?
Mississippi's statute of limitations is three years for most personal injury claims and two years for medical malpractice. Exceptions apply for minors, government entity claims, and cases where injuries manifest later through the discovery rule.
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