Advocating for people who've suffered paraplegia or tetraplegia due to car accidents, workplace injuries, and slip-and-fall incidents. Spine Injuries & Paralysis Advocating for people who've suffered paraplegia or tetraplegia due to car accidents, workplace injuries, and slip-and-fall incidents. Practice Areas Bicycle Accidents Camp Lejeune Car Accidents Catastrophic Injuries Brain Injuries Spine Injuries & Paralysis Burn Injuries Insurance Bad Faith Medical Malpractice Motorcycle Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Premises Liability Slip & Fall Accidents Products Liability Truck Accidents Workers' Compensation Wrongful Death Contact us today Schedule Your Consultation Are you a new client? SEND INFORMATION Thanks for submitting! Jackson Spine Injury Attorneys We've Recovered Millions for Our Clients Motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, slip and falls —all of these have one injury in common: spinal cord damage. Spinal cord damage leads to partial or total paralysis in our arms, legs, or our entire bodies, robbing us of our ability to work or enjoy our lives the same way ever again. On top of that, spine injuries cost millions of dollars over the course of a patient’s life, from initial hospitalization to rehab to home accommodations. At Funderburg, Sessums & Peterson, PLLC, our Jackson spinal injury lawyers advocate for people who’ve suffered loss of mobility due to negligence. We fight to recover what they need most: money for medical bills, lost wages, and future costs. Our team has nearly a century of combined experience, and as a result, we’re the firm judges and other attorneys turn to when they need an injury advocate. It all starts with a free consultation. Get a same-day free consultation: call (601) 355-5200 to learn your options. The Cost of Spinal Cord Injuries About a third of all spinal cord injuries are either complete paraplegia or complete tetraplegia. The average cost of care for complete paraplegia—the most 'affordable' of the two—is over half a million dollars for the first year, and about $75,000 for every year after that. When people lose the use of their legs, it's physically and financially devastating. Most families don't have enough money to pay for an entire salary's worth of care every year, much less half a million in bills upfront. That's why it's vital for families to call us as soon as possible after an accident. Get Started On Your Case Today Unlike other firms, your case will be handled directly by your attorney. Our firm's philosophy is that when you hire an attorney, you deserve to hear from them directly about your case at all times. That's what makes us one of the most successful catastrophic injury firms in Jackson. Get answers about your accident. Call us for a free consultation as soon as possible: (601) 355-5200 . The Opinions That Matter Most Read Our Five Star Reviews No doubt one of the best workers comp firms in the State of Mississippi. “I routinely send them clients that have complex cases and he has always proven himself to be top notch.” -Philip S Dedicated Entirely to You & Your Recovery Our Firm's Resources OUR TESTIMONIALS OUR ATTORNEYS ABOUT OUR FIRM We're Here For You Let Us Help You Contact Us Today Are you a new client? SEND INFORMATION Thanks for submitting! Putting Our Clients First. Always. Working With Our Firm Millions Recovered For Our Clients Personalized Attention & Care Proven Record of Success Work Directly With Your Attorney

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Fighting for people who've been harmed by medical facilities and healthcare providers.  Medical Malpractice Fighting for people who've been harmed by medical facilities and healthcare providers. Practice Areas Bicycle Accidents Camp Lejeune Car Accidents Catastrophic Injuries Brain Injuries Spine Injuries & Paralysis Burn Injuries Insurance Bad Faith Medical Malpractice Motorcycle Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Premises Liability Slip & Fall Accidents Products Liability Truck Accidents Workers' Compensation Wrongful Death Contact us today Schedule Your Consultation Are you a new client? SEND INFORMATION Thanks for submitting! Jackson Medical Malpractice Attorneys Millions Won by Medical Negligence Lawyers in Jackson, MS Doctors, surgeons, dentists, nurses, physical therapists—they all receive years of training and certification to ensure they can provide safe, adequate care. But they're also human, and when they fail to provide care that meets a minimum standard, other people pay a steep price. Holding medical providers accountable is difficult, though. Ultimately, doctors are not obligated to admit when they've made mistakes, and they certainly won't admit when a mistake has led to poor outcomes for their patients. So what can you do? Call the Jackson medical malpractice lawyers at Funderburg, Sessums & Peterson, PLLC. Our attorneys have nearly a century of experience advocating for people who've been harmed by healthcare providers. We've represented patients who've been severely injured or died from missed or incorrect diagnosis, below-standard treatment, and other preventable mistakes. We're the firm to call when you need an advocate to recover medical costs, lost wages, and other damages resulting from medical negligence. Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Call (601) 355-5200 today for a free case consultation—let's discuss your options. Can I File a Medical Malpractice Claim in Mississippi? In short, yes—but anyone who thinks they might have suffered from medical negligence ought to call a medical malpractice attorney as quickly as possible. Mississippi law is unique with regard to medical negligence claims. Medical negligence evaluation requires experience with medical records and treatment as well as a close working relationship with various medical professionals and experts. A careful analysis of the treatment at issue, standards of care involved, and damages suffered is critical to an informed decision on whether to recommend a medical negligence action. Whether harm is suffered at a nursing home, hospital, doctor’s office, physical therapy center, or other medical facility, our firm can evaluate your legal options and help you determine the next step for your health and future. We can't overstate the resources and experience it takes to successfully handle a medical malpractice claim in Mississippi. Schedule a same-day consultation with us over the phone or in person. If you feel you were mistreated by a doctor or other healthcare provider, speak with our Jackson medical negligence lawyers as soon as possible: (601) 355-5200 The Opinions That Matter Most Read Our Five Star Reviews No doubt one of the best workers comp firms in the State of Mississippi. “I routinely send them clients that have complex cases and he has always proven himself to be top notch.” -Philip S Dedicated Entirely to You & Your Recovery Our Firm's Resources OUR TESTIMONIALS OUR ATTORNEYS ABOUT OUR FIRM We're Here For You Let Us Help You Contact Us Today Are you a new client? SEND INFORMATION Thanks for submitting! Putting Our Clients First. Always. Working With Our Firm Millions Recovered For Our Clients Personalized Attention & Care Proven Record of Success Work Directly With Your Attorney

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Craig Sessums Play Video Bio Craig Sessums is a partner in Funderburg, Sessums & Peterson, PLLC. He attended Mississippi State University and graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1992 and Mississippi College School of Law in 1995. After graduation from law school, he worked for Chinn & Associates focusing in the areas of domestic relations and personal injury. In 1996, he accepted employment with Upshaw, Williams, Biggers, Beckham & Riddick specializing in insurance defense and later became a partner in the firm. In 2003, Craig joined Funderburg, Sessums, and Peterson and his current practice primarily consists of representing injured workers in workers’ compensation claims and persons injured through the negligence of others. Craig has been selected to the Best Lawyers in America by Best Lawyers. He has spoken at seminars on the topics of uninsured motorists law, general negligence and trial practice. He is licensed to practice in all Mississippi state and federal courts. The Opinions That Matter Most Read Our Five Star Reviews No doubt one of the best workers comp firms in the State of Mississippi. “I routinely send them clients that have complex cases and he has always proven himself to be top notch.” -Philip S Dedicated Entirely to You & Your Recovery Our Firm's Resources OUR TESTIMONIALS OUR ATTORNEYS ABOUT OUR FIRM We're Here For You Let Us Help You Contact Us Today Are you a new client? SEND INFORMATION Thanks for submitting! Putting Our Clients First. Always. Working With Our Firm Millions Recovered For Our Clients Personalized Attention & Care Proven Record of Success Work Directly With Your Attorney

Call Funderburg, Sessums & Peterson if you spent time at Camp Lejeune & were exposed to toxic water there. We can help you file a Camp Lejeune Justice Act claim or lawsuit. Practice Areas Bicycle Accidents Camp Lejeune Car Accidents Catastrophic Injuries Brain Injuries Spine Injuries & Paralysis Burn Injuries Insurance Bad Faith Medical Malpractice Motorcycle Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Premises Liability Slip & Fall Accidents Products Liability Truck Accidents Workers' Compensation Wrongful Death Contact us today Schedule Your Consultation Are you a new client? SEND INFORMATION Thanks for submitting! Camp Lejeune Justice Act Lawsuits For Toxic Water Exposure at Camp Lejeune Congress passed the PACT Act and the included Camp Lejeune Justice Act, which will benefit countless military veterans and their families who spent time at Camp Lejeune and were exposed to toxic water. Under this act, affected parties can bring lawsuits against the federal government for compensation that helps pay for any losses caused by related illnesses or cancer. With the act signed by President Biden, a brief two-year lookback window has opened to allow these claims, so you need to move now if you want to file one, too. Let Funderburg, Sessums & Peterson in Jackson help you understand your options under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. We proudly offer our legal services to the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who were exposed to toxic water at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, and who have suffered serious illnesses because of it. You could be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune Justice Act lawsuit if you: Served, lived, or worked at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987. Were exposed to the water there for at least 30 days (not necessarily consecutive days). Were diagnosed with cancer or a chronic illness; or, Were born with a birth injury and your parents spent time on Camp Lejeune; or, Lost a loved one to terminal illness after they spent time on Camp Lejeune. Learn more about Camp Lejeune lawsuits by contacting us online or dialing (601) 355-5200. What Does the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Do? Usually, suing the federal government for injury-related compensation is highly complicated and difficult. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act was designed to make that process less challenging for eligible claimants. Under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act: The federal government can’t use specific defenses that are often used in toxic exposure lawsuits and mass torts. The two-year lookback window lets people pursue a claim that normally would’ve been blocked by the six-month statute of limitations against the federal government. Between the years 1953 and 1987, potentially millions of people could have been exposed to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune. It is believed that tens of thousands of people could have eligible claims. Hundreds or thousands more might have already passed away from the illnesses caused by the toxic water, which could allow claims to be filed by their surviving family members. With so many potential claims to be filed soon, it is important to work with our team to make sure that your case is made correctly. What Caused the Toxic Water at Camp Lejeune? A study from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) discovered that two water treatment plants at Camp Lejeune were circulating contaminated water for decades. Specifically, the water was contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are known to cause severe illnesses with repeated or large exposure. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a maximum safe level of VOC exposure before serious health concerns arise. Water sources at Camp Lejeune have been tested and it was found that some of them had VOC levels that exceeded those safe levels 400 times over. Anyone who drank, bathed in, or cleaned with the water at Camp Lejeune could be at a high risk of suffering chronic illness or cancer later. It is believed that the federal government knew about the VOC contamination at Camp Lejeune for years before it notified anyone about the problem. This negligent response to the problem is the basis of the lawsuits that are forming thanks to the recent passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. VOC-Related Illnesses VOC exposure is known by the scientific and medical communities to cause many severe illnesses and specific forms of cancer. The ATSDR study found that some people who stayed at Camp Lejeune were 300% more likely to be diagnosed with those types of diseases than a control group that did not spend time there. This disparity in cancer rates between the groups is strong evidence that the water at Camp Lejeune is the direct cause of those illnesses. VOC exposure at Camp Lejeune has been linked to: Leukemia Prostate cancer Bladder cancer Kidney cancer VOC exposure is also kn own to cause these diseases and health complications: Higher risk of birth injury Higher risk of miscarriage Infertility Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma Parkinson’s disease Scleroderma or systemic sclerosis The Camp Lejeune Justice Act opens lawsuits to people who were diagnosed with one or more illnesses out of a very specific list of illnesses, which includes the above and others. To learn if your illness or that of a loved one qualifies for a Camp Lejeune toxic exposure lawsuit, call (601) 514-6544 and talk to our team. We Can Help You Start a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit The Camp Lejeune Justice Act will let you start a toxic exposure claim for just two years. It is expected that the cases will be treated under a larger mass tort, but this still allows your case to be handled individually. Place the case in our hands, and we can work on building it in your name. It would be our honor to help and represent a military service member, their family, or a worker who spent time at Camp Lejeune. Contact us online or call (601) 355-5200 for advocacy that never backs down Camp Lejeune Lawsuits Call Funderburg, Sessums & Peterson if you spent time at Camp Lejeune & were exposed to toxic water there. We can help you file a Camp Lejeune Justice Act claim or lawsuit. 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