Catastrophic Injury Attorneys in Missouri
Catastrophic injury attorneys represent people who suffered life-altering injuries — such as paralysis, traumatic brain injury, or permanent disability — as a result of police or government misconduct. These cases often involve enormous medical costs and permanent changes to quality of life, and these attorneys fight to make sure you are fully compensated for everything you have lost.
State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits
For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.625
Notice of claim against a governmental entity may be required within 90 days under the Missouri Sovereign Immunity Act. Requirements vary by entity.
Missouri has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.