Statute of Limitations
Missouri: 5 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 30 days; formal claim within 2 years
5 years (civil lawsuit) — one of the longest in the US; report to workers' comp within 30 days
Where to File in Missouri
Missouri has a 5-year statute of limitations for civil personal injury — one of the most generous in the country for construction accident lawsuits. Missouri applies pure comparative fault (modified by court decisions). Federal OSHA governs Missouri construction sites. Kansas City and St. Louis are the primary construction markets, with Kansas City sharing a metro market with Kansas. Missouri Circuit Courts handle civil construction accident claims. The long statute of limitations does not eliminate urgency — evidence preservation requires immediate action regardless of the filing deadline.
Exposure in Missouri
Source: Missouri Revised Statutes § 516.120
Source: CPWR Construction Industry Data — Missouri