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How Long Do You Have To File A Police Report After A Car Accident In Missouri?

You have 30 days to file a police report in Missouri. However, it’s in your best interest to file a police report as soon as possible in almost all cases. It is important that you report the accident for several reasons, including: Required by law – Some accidents must be reported. Under Missouri law, an accident shall be reported within 30 days if any owner/operator...
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The “No Pay, No Play” Law in Missouri

Missouri’s “No Pay, No Play” law prevents uninsured motorists from pursuing non-economic damages after an auto accident (RSMo section § 303.390). This includes uninsured drivers who own the vehicle, uninsured permissive drivers of the vehicle, and uninsured nonpermissive drivers. This means all uninsured drivers in Missouri are unable to collect the following types of non-economic losses: Pain and suffering Loss of normal life Emotional distress...
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Is Missouri An At-Fault Or No-Fault State?

Missouri is an at-fault state, meaning that Missouri residents are required to carry a minimum amount of liability coverage through their auto insurance provider. In the event of an auto accident, the at-fault driver’s insurance is liable to pay for medical expenses and other damages to individuals who were injured as a result of the accident. This protects injured persons if the driver holding the...
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Missouri Uninsured Motorist Statute & State Laws

The Missouri Uninsured Motorist Statute requires all drivers to maintain uninsured motorist coverage. This uninsured motorist coverage requires a minimum amount of liability coverage at $25,000 / person for bodily injury and $50,000 / accident for bodily injury. This requirement is part of Mo. Ann. Stat. § 379.203; a Missouri law that requires every automobile liability policy to provide uninsured motorist coverage. This legally entitles...
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Kansas Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims

The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim in Kansas is 2 years (see Kansas Statutes section 60-513), meaning residents have 2 years from the date of an accident to file a lawsuit. Those who miss the deadline are likely to have their claim denied or case dismissed by the court. A statute of limitations exists for both civil and criminal causes of...
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Personal Injury Case Timeline – Steps & Lawsuit Process

If you’ve never been a party to a lawsuit before, your understanding of the legal process might be limited to the exciting courtroom scenes you see in movies and television shows. For that reason, accident victims might assume that all cases go to trial, and they may be confused about how to pursue a personal injury claim or about how the process works. The truth...
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Missouri Statute of Limitations For Personal Injury Claims

In Missouri, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is 5 years (Missouri Code section 516.120). This means that claims must be filed within 5 years of discovering the injury. Individuals who do not file a claim within the 5 year time limit are unlikely to be eligible for a settlement or have their case tried in court. A statute of limitation...
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Missouri Car Accident Statute of Limitations

The Missouri statute of limitations for car accidents is 5 years, meaning Missouri residents have 5 years from the day of their car accident to bring a lawsuit (RSMo. §516.120). This law applies to anyone involved in the accident, not just the driver, meaning passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, etc. are also subject to the 5-year deadline. However, a proposed bill in the Missouri Senate could...
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What is the Car Accident Settlement Process in Missouri?

filing a claim, case investigations, insurance policy review, demand letter, settlement negotiation, and settlement payout or proceeding to trial.
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What is the Average Car Accident Settlement Amount?

The average settlement amount for a car accident is approximately $25,446.84. This figure may be high in comparison to national averages across the United States because the data includes more car accident settlements involving serious injuries. The average car accident settlement for cases in which non injury or only minor injuries occurred is much lower (generally between $10,000 – $15,000).
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