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State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Missouri. Find attorneys who understand Missouri law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Missouri Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Missouri vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Missouri's System:
You can recover 70% of damages. Your 30% fault reduces award proportionally.
Statute of Limitations
5 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 3 years
Fault System
Missouri follows pure comparative negligence. You can recover damages even if you are 99% at fault, ...
Damage Caps
Yes
$400,000 (general) / $700,000 (catastrophic injury)
Missouri caps non-economic damages at $400,000 for most cases, or $700,000 for c...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Missouri
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Missouri uses pure comparative negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Note: Your state has damage caps that may limit non-economic damages
Missouri Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
5 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
3 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 5 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Missouri Fault System
Missouri follows pure comparative negligence. You can recover damages even if you are 99% at fault, though your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. This is highly favorable for accident victims.
What This Means for Your Case
Missouri's pure comparative negligence system is plaintiff-friendly. Even if you were partially at fault, you can still recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. This makes it possible to pursue cases that might be barred in other states.
Legal citation: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.765
Missouri Damage Caps
Missouri caps non-economic damages at $400,000 for most cases, or $700,000 for catastrophic injuries. Economic damages have no cap. Punitive damages are capped at the greater of 5x compensatory damages or $500,000.
Non-Economic Damages Cap
$400,000 (general) / $700,000 (catastrophic injury)
Pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment
Legal citation: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 538.210
High-Risk Truck Routes in Missouri
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 70
Major east-west corridor through Kansas City and St. Louis with heavy freight traffic.
Interstate 44
Southwest corridor connecting St. Louis to Oklahoma along old Route 66.
Interstate 55
North-south route through St. Louis connecting Chicago to Memphis.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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