Missouri Legal Deadlines

Verified filing deadlines under Missouri law. Every entry cites the official statute — click the section number to read the law itself.

Injury & Accident

Claim / matterDeadlineOfficial statute (source)
Car Accident 5 yrs Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)
Defamation 2 yrs Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.140
Dog Bite 5 yrs Mo. Rev. Stat. § 273.036
Medical Malpractice 2 yrs RSMo § 516.105
Personal Injury 5 yrs Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)
Slip and Fall 5 yrs Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)
Wrongful Death 3 yrs Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.080; § 537.090; § 537.100

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Debt & Collections

Claim / matterDeadlineOfficial statute (source)
Credit Card Debt 5 yrs Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(1)
Medical Debt 5 yrs RSMo § 516.120

Consumer

Claim / matterDeadlineOfficial statute (source)
Breach of Contract 10 yrs Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.110

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Legal information, not legal advice. Confirm with the cited statute or a licensed Missouri attorney.