Legal Question in Personal Injury in Missouri

Re: Statutue of Limitations for personal injury

The general rule is Five years, however, the time is shorter, two years, for medical malpractice or work related cases. Injuries that result in death are limited by the three year wrongful death statute. In addition, suits against certain governmental entities, such as certain cities, require that notice be given to the city with in a few weeks of the injury, or a suit later will be barred.

Re: Statutue of Limitations for personal injury

In most cases, the statute of limitations is five years. There are exceptions to this rule. For example, in cases involving a wrongful death, workers compensation claim, claims against a city, or in cases in which the defendant has left the state, to name a few. You should always consult an experienced attorney to determine any time limitations which may effect your claim.