St. Louis, MO personal injury attorney Herman Jimerson talks about how long you have to bring a car accident lawsuit in Missouri. He explains that in Missouri, the statute of limitations for car accident claims is five years. For instance, if a car accident occurred in 2024, the deadline to file a claim would extend to the same date in 2029. However, in cases involving a fatality, such as wrongful death claims, the statute of limitations is shorter—typically three years.

The applicable statute of limitations depends on the specific circumstances of the case, but for most car accident claims, the time limit is five years.