MO personal injury case & accident info
Missouri, with its rural roads and wide-open spaces, is still no stranger to car accidents, personal injuries and negligence cases. Sometimes it's difficult to even figure out where to place blame and liability.
It could be you who experienced a life-changing accident; it could be a friend or family member. Whatever happened, if you need guidance for your personal injury case, Enjuris has the answers.
Missouri personal injury law: the basics
Missouri statutes online
This is where you’ll find Missouri's revised statutes. The website has details about how long you have to bring a case, monetary limits on personal injury cases (which are also known as damage caps), and other important information.
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Missouri's car accident statutes of limitation
In Missouri, you have five years to bring both a personal injury and property damage claim. That means you have five years to file your paperwork with the court, not that your case has to be completed in that time frame.
Missouri's Statute of Limitations
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Accidents & injuries in Missouri
Other vehicle accidents
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- How To Handle a Bus Accident Injury Lawsuit
- Aviation Accidents and Plane Crash Injury Claims
- Bicycle Laws and Personal Injury Claims
- Train Accident Personal Injury Lawsuits and FELA Claims
- Proving Fault After a Pedestrian Accident
- Boat Accident Injuries & Lawsuits
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Accident worksheets
Your First Meeting with an Attorney
A worksheet to prepare for your first meeting with a personal injury attorney – what to bring, what they'll ask
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Documents & Evidence Checklist
Checklist of 30 items to help you prepare for making a personal injury or accident claim
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Personal Injury Attorney Interview Sheet
Worksheet with questions to ask a personal injury attorney to help determine if he or she will be a good fit for your case
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Damages/Expenses Worksheet
Damages worksheet to track expenses for your injury claim (medical treatment, property damage, lost wages, prescriptions)
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Post-Accident Journal Form
Sample accident journal/diary to help you document the effect on your daily life
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Accident Report Form
Sample post-accident report form to keep in your glove box - fill out at the scene or as soon as you can after a car accident
Download in PDF format
Hiring a lawyer in Missouri
The initial meeting with a personal injury attorney is normally free of charge. (Note that other legal specialties, such as criminal defense law or intellectual property law, are different.) After that, lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means that they will take a third of the eventual reward or settlement, plus whatever office expenses they incurred.
If your case ends up going to trial, the percentage could rise to 40% of the eventual reward or judgment. These numbers aren't determined by law, so don't be surprised if your lawyer suggests something else.
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Examples of personal injury cases and accidents
Personal injury cases (also known as a tort lawsuit) come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Auto accidents, medical malpractice and premises liability (slip/fall) are a few examples of the most common types of personal injury cases, but there are many more. In fact, torts are among the most common legal actions in the United States. Read more
Read our complete guide to finding the right injury attorney for your case. Read insights from Enjuris attorneys and lawyers across the USA on when and why you need to hire a car accident attorney. Learn more
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Law libraries in Missouri
There are a large number of issues you can solve without the help of an attorney, surprisingly enough. If you don't know where to begin, a law librarian can help you. They are usually legally trained, and they can help you both with texts or online research engines like LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- University of Missouri School of Law: Law Library
- University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law: Leon E. Bloch Law Library
- Missouri Courts: Supreme Court Library
- Saint Louis University School of Law: Vincent C. Immel Law Library
- Washington University Law: Law Library