Truck claims
in Missouri.

5 years

Five years from the date of injury under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120.

Pure comparative negligence

Missouri uses pure comparative fault following Gustafson v. Benda — your damages are reduced by your fault percentage but recovery is not barred.

Maximum recovery

Non-economic damages in medical malpractice capped under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 538.210. No general cap in standard truck cases.

Pre-suit notice

Sovereign immunity is largely waived for motor vehicle accidents involving public employees up to specific dollar limits.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120

Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.

State practice

Kansas City and St. Louis are major freight hubs. I-70, I-44, I-55, and I-29 carry heavy commercial traffic.