Biloxi Car Accident Lawyer

Experienced Car Accident Attorney in Biloxi, MS

Every day, car accidents happen across Biloxi, injuring people and, in the most tragic scenarios, resulting in death. In Biloxi, common car accident hotspots include stretches of US-90, Interstate 10, and Myrtle Street. When you or someone you love sustains an injury in a car accident, you likely deserve compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. An experienced Biloxi car accident lawyer can help you recover compensation in an injury claim.

Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis, P.A.: Protecting You After a Car Accident

At Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis, P.A., we have recovered over $265 million on behalf of injured Mississippians.* While we cannot guarantee future results based on past outcomes, we are here to dedicate our time, passion, and legal service to helping you get both the compensation and justice you deserve.

For more than 25 years, we have helped victims of personal injury from our Jackson and Gulfport offices and are proud to stand by folks just like yourself. We also pride ourselves on thorough attorney-client communication and aggressive advocacy in both negotiations and litigation. When the need arises, we are not afraid to go up against even the largest insurance companies to work toward securing the outcome you deserve.

Members of our team have been selected by The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and The Top 40 Under 40.** We strive to bring this level of legal excellence and integrity to every injury case we take on.

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Biloxi

In 2024, Biloxi suffered three car accident fatalities and countless injuries, while the entire state of Mississippi recorded 753 traffic-related deaths. When it comes to car accident injury or wrongful death claims, understanding what caused the accident is often the first step your attorney can take.

At Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis, P.A., we have handled many car accident cases caused by several different factors, including:

• Speeding. When an individual decides to drive over the speed limit, they can cause serious and even deadly accidents. Drivers who choose to speed may experience extreme impacts on their ability to react to obstacles or changes in traffic, which can increase the severity of a possible collision.
• Distracted driving. In 2024, 3,208 people were killed due to distracted driving. Behaviors that can constitute distracted driving might include driving while texting, eating, or drinking, or when adjusting the radio, GPS, or temperature controls. Anything that takes a driver’s eyes off the road and their hands off the wheel can count as distracted driving.
• Reckless driving. Any kind of aggressive driving, such as tailgating, running red lights or stop signs, or abruptly changing lanes, can lead to situations that increase the risk of a serious car accident.
• Mechanical failures. Poor vehicle maintenance can lead to certain mechanical failures, like brake failure, issues with the car’s steering system, or tire blowouts. In these cases, the injured party may be able to hold a mechanic, a car garage, or the manufacturer of a defective car part liable for their injuries.
• Driving under the influence. In Mississippi, it is illegal to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. An impaired driver can put both themselves and other drivers at risk for serious injury and death. Driving under the influence typically impairs a driver’s reaction time, overall motor skills, and judgment.

At Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis, P.A., your attorney is here to review all the details of your accident and collect further evidence to identify the cause. Once the cause is determined, we can pinpoint the liable party or parties and begin to calculate the full and fair amount of compensation you and your loved ones deserve.

Damages You May Be Able to Recover Following a Car Accident

As a victim of a car accident in Biloxi, you are likely eligible to recover a number of compensable losses, or damages. These damages can include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical expenses. This can include all costs related to the current and future medical treatment you need due to the injuries you have suffered because of the car accident.
• Lost wages. You are also entitled to compensation for any income you lost due to needing to take time off to heal.
• Property damage. This can include any costs for the repair or replacement of your vehicle or other damaged property.
• Pain and suffering. This includes compensation for the physical and emotional pain you have suffered because of the accident.

How to Prove Liability in a Car Accident Injury Claim

In order to recover compensation in a car accident case, you need to prove more than the fact that you suffered an injury. Instead, you and your attorney must be able to show that the at-fault party was liable or negligent. For most personal injury claims, negligence acts as the legal basis. It can be defined as any kind of failure to exercise a level of care that any reasonable person would have shown under the same circumstances.

In a Biloxi car accident, your lawyer must be able to prove the existence of the following four elements in your case:

• Duty of care. First, your attorney needs to establish that the liable driver or another at-fault party owed you a specific duty of care. For example, a driver on the roadway has a legal obligation to operate their car in a safe manner and to follow all applicable traffic laws to avoid harming other individuals. In most car accidents, this element is relatively straightforward.
• Breach of duty. Next, your attorney needs to be able to show that the driver breached their duty through an act of carelessness. For example, if a driver is on their cell phone while driving or has gotten behind the wheel of their vehicle while drunk, these cases all involve breaches of duty of care. Your attorney can likely use evidence like police reports, cell phone records, and witness testimony to prove this element of your claim.
• Causation. Third, your attorney needs to prove that the breach of duty acted upon by the liable party was the direct cause of the injuries you’ve sustained. It is not enough that they simply acted out of carelessness, but it must be shown that their carelessness led to your harm. Your attorney has the ability to use medical records and testimony to draw a clear line between the injuries you’ve sustained and the actions of the at-fault driver.
• Damages. Finally, your attorney can demonstrate that, as a result of the accident, you suffered real, compensable losses, also known as damages.

The attorneys at Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis, P.A., are here to meticulously review and investigate every component related to your case and gather the necessary evidence to prove negligence. Allow us to build the strongest possible claim for you.

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Hire a Car Accident Lawyer Today

When you need to hire a car accident lawyer in Biloxi, the attorneys at Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis, P.A., are here to serve you. Car accident laws can be tricky, but with the help of our team, you gain the confidence of knowing someone with extensive experience is on your side. Contact our offices today to learn more and to schedule your free consultation.

*Past results cannot guarantee similar outcomes. All cases are different and should be evaluated on their own merits.

**Recognition and awards do not guarantee future results. Criteria for selection differ by organization.