Missouri Car Accident Claims: Time Is Running Out—Act NOW!

Sansone & Lauber | | Car Accidents

A car accident can destroy your life in seconds—medical bills pile up, injuries take a toll, and the stress becomes unbearable.

But waiting too long to take legal action could cost you EVERYTHING.

If you’ve been in a car accident in Missouri, knowing your legal deadline is CRITICAL.

Miss it, and you LOSE your chance to fight for the compensation you deserve.

Missouri’s Statute of Limitations: The Clock Is Ticking

Missouri law gives you FIVE YEARS from the date of your car accident to file a personal injury claim (Missouri Revised Statutes Section 516.120).

Five years might sound like a long time—but blink, and it’s gone. If you miss this deadline, your right to recover damages VANISHES.

In fatal accidents, the stakes are even higher. Families seeking justice for wrongful death must file a claim within THREE YEARS of their loved one’s passing. Wait too long, and the door to justice slams shut.

Why You Must Act IMMEDIATELY

Every second you wait, your case weakens. Here’s why:

  • Evidence Disappears: Crash scenes get cleared, surveillance footage gets erased, and physical damage gets repaired.
  • Witnesses Vanish: Memories fade. Witnesses move, forget, or become uncooperative.
  • Insurance Companies Pounce: Insurers use every delay to devalue or outright DENY your claim.

Waiting gives the advantage to THEM—not YOU. The longer you delay, the harder it becomes to WIN.

Exceptions Are RARE—Don’t Count on Them

In limited situations, Missouri may pause the clock, but don’t rely on it:

  • Minors: If the injured party is under 18, the clock starts when they turn 18.
  • Incapacitation: If you’re mentally or physically unable to act, the time limit might extend.
  • Missing Defendant: If the at-fault driver disappears or flees the state, time may pause.

These are rare and complicated—DON’T gamble with your future. Talk to an attorney NOW.

Demand Justice TODAY

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, you NEED aggressive legal representation.

At Sansone & Lauber, we don’t wait—we ACT.

We will fight relentlessly to get you the maximum compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.

📞 Call NOW for a FREE, no-obligation consultation.

Don’t let the clock run out on your future. Let us FIGHT for what you deserve while you focus on healing.