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Serving communities across Missouri after wrecks and injury claims.

  • St. Louis
  • Kansas City
  • Columbia
  • Jefferson City

Individuals hurt in crashes in St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, and Jefferson City can ask for a car accident assessment through CarInjuryAccident.com.

CarInjuryAccident.com does not represent clients or file lawsuits in Missouri courts, and it does not offer legal counsel.

Legal snapshot

How Missouri car accident cases are often discussed

General information about car wrecks and injury claims in Missouri. This is not legal advice, and rules change.

  • Fault rule

    Pure comparative fault

    Fault reduces damages but does not always bar the claim. I-70 wrecks and premises cases in the two major metros are typical files.

  • Typical filing window

    Many injury lawsuits discussed around 5 years, some much shorter

    Ranges vary by claim type. Confirm the date that applies to you with a participating attorney.

  • Auto system

    At-fault

    No-fault states often start with PIP benefits. At-fault states usually look first at who caused the wreck.

  • Where cases are heard

    Circuit Court, including St. Louis, Jackson, and Greene Counties

    CarInjuryAccident.com does not file cases or appear in these courts.

Free case review

Request help after a wreck in Missouri

Share a few details about the crash. Participating attorneys decide whether to continue the conversation. Submitting a form does not hire a lawyer.

Local context

Legal landscape in Missouri

Missouri applies a pure comparative fault rule. Your damages may be reduced by your percentage of fault, but you are not automatically barred from recovery. Common cases include I-70 collisions and premises accidents in St. Louis and Kansas City.

The typical statute of limitations for personal injury in Missouri is five years, which is longer than in many states, but some claims have shorter deadlines. A Missouri lawyer can confirm the exact time limit for your situation.

Issues that often come up in Missouri reviews

  • 01

    A longer range, with exceptions

    Many Missouri injury lawsuits are discussed around a five-year period, longer than many states. Medical, government, and other claims can be much shorter. The long range is not a safe default.

  • 02

    Two metros, one interstate spine

    St. Louis and Kansas City files dominate volume, with I-70 connecting them. A wreck near the Kansas or Illinois line can raise a forum question.

  • 03

    Uninsured motorists on I-70

    CarInjuryAccident.com does not file in Missouri circuit court and does not give legal advice. A participating attorney can review an I-70 or metro wreck and decide whether an uninsured-motorist claim is in play.

Case types

What people request after a crash in Missouri

Request a confidential review for a wreck or injury matter that arose in Missouri. Participating attorneys decide whether to take the conversation further.

Before you submit

Good to know in Missouri

  • Have a Missouri attorney confirm your date even if you have heard "five years."
  • Border-city crashes may involve more than one state's insurers.
  • Submitting a form does not start a lawsuit.

This page is general information about Missouri law, not legal advice from CarInjuryAccident.com. A participating attorney who reviews your facts can confirm what applies to you.