Legal Question in Personal Injury in Missouri

Car Accident

I was recently involved in an auto accident

in which a driver rear-ended my vehicle. I

suffered a cut above my left eye. At the

time of the accident, I told the police I was

not wearing a seat belt. But now I don't

remember whether I was or not. If it wasn't

wearing a seatbelt, am I entitled to recover

damages under Missouri Law.


Asked on 10/15/06, 5:41 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Adam Graves Bruer & Wooddell, P.C.

Re: Car Accident

Prior to August of last year, the most your recovery could be reduced was 1%. Tort reform changed that to 50%

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Answered on 10/16/06, 11:25 am
Richard McLeod McLeod & Heinrichs

Re: Car Accident

Yes, you are allowed to recover even if you weren't wearing a seat belt. It might reduce your recovery slightly, but won't eliminate it.

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Answered on 10/15/06, 5:58 pm


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