When you are involved in a car crash in Missouri, you could have any one of a number of possible claims to file depending on certain aspects of your accident. You will want to contact a St. Louis personal injury lawyer for help determining the right kind of claim to file so you are able to recover as much financial compensation as possible.
Missouri Statute § 516.120 gives people five years to file personal injury or property damage claims following a car accident, but a victim may have to file a Form 1140 Motor Vehicle Accident Report with the Missouri Department of Revenue Driver License Bureau within 12 months when another driver did not have car insurance. Missouri Statute § 303.040 further stipulates that drivers must report their accidents within 30 days of crashes.
Following a car accident, you will often have three types of claims you can file:
While the negligent driver is often the most appropriate party to take legal action against, there can be exceptions to this general rule. Some of the most common kinds of exceptions could include any of the following parties being liable for a car accident:
Did you sustain serious injuries or was your loved one killed in a car accident in the greater St. Louis area? You should not wait to get in touch with Bruntrager & Billings, P.C. so we can take the appropriate steps to help you secure financial compensation for your injuries and losses.
Our firm regularly handles all kinds of car crash claims, so we know how to fight and help people win their claims. You can call (314) 646-0066 or contact us online to set up a free consultation that will allow us to better examine the details of your case and also answer whatever legal questions you might have about your case.
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