Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in Missouri
Missouri Personal Injury Statute of Limitations List When you are faced with the choice of pursuing a legal…
Missouri Personal Injury Statute of Limitations List
When you are faced with the choice of pursuing a legal claim, it is absolutely necessary that you understand the timeline requirements of your case type. Thompson Law specializes in personal injury claims, which covers a wide range of cases with varying deadlines.
Below is a comprehensive list of the statute of limitations for the types of law practiced by Thompson Law:
- Car Accidents: Five years from the date of the accident. If the accident caused fatality, the statute of limitations is three years to file a wrongful death claim.
- You have 30 days to report an accident if there is no police response.
- Slip & Falls: Five years from the date of injury. (This is a type of premises liability case.)
- Wrongful Death: Three years from the date of death. (Illinois offers a two-year statute of limitations from the date of death.)
- Workplace Accidents: Two years from the date of injury or diagnosis. However, within the workplace, you have 30 days to report your injury or diagnosis to your employer.
- Medical Malpractice: Two years from the date of discovering the injury. (Varies by state.)
- Truck Accidents: Five years from the date of the accident. (This same timeline applies for a property damage claim.)
- Motorcycle Accidents: Five years from the date of the accident.
- Dog Bites: Five years from the date of injury OR the date the injuries were discovered.
Thompson Law Can Help
The legal world is intimidating, precise, and difficult to navigate. With all of the above, there can be very specific exceptions to the statutes and extended timelines under certain circumstances. The best way to get a handle on all of this is to get professional help. Thompson Law is here to lift this weight off your shoulders with compassionate and thorough care for each and every client that crosses our threshold.
If you have a personal injury claim, contact Thompson Law for a free consultation, and let us support you in your fight for compensation.
