Goldblatt & Singer Law Firm Blog

Yes, Missouri is a pure comparative negligence state. In Missouri, plaintiffs can still recover compensation for a personal injury even if they also were partly to blame for the accident. Under Missouri’s pure comparative fault laws, the plaintiff could be 99 percent responsible for their accident yet still be eligible to recover financial compensation for one percent of their losses.

The case is closed and finished if you have already accepted an insurance claim settlement. But what if you made a mistake on your claim or want to recover more compensation? Can you reopen a closed insurance claim?

Unfortunately, you generally cannot reopen a closed insurance claim in Missouri.

If you are in a car accident in Missouri, the at-fault driver’s insurance company may try to give you an early settlement and have you sign a car accident release of liability form. While the prospect of easy money might sound great, signing a release of liability form can bar you from taking any further legal action against the driver or their insurance company.

Being involved in an accident with a tow truck can be a scary and dangerous situation. Tow trucks are large, heavy, difficult to maneuver, and often transporting vehicles. As a result, collisions involving these trucks can potentially cause severe injury and property damage.

On October 13th, 2024, Goldblatt + Singer, St. Louis’ premier personal injury law firm, proudly took part in the annual Walk Like MADD event, hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). As the Advocate Sponsor for this impactful event, we were thrilled to stand alongside community members, survivors, and supporters in a powerful show of unity and resolve.

The period following a car accident is often full of stressful situations, and it’s natural to wish everything would resolve itself quickly so you can move forward with your life. One of the most frustrating times to experience delays is during settlement negotiations – you need compensation, and you feel like you have a very strong case, so what’s the hold-up?