Question 1

What questions should I ask a personal injury lawyer?

Accepted Answer

Ask about Missouri Bar license status and any public discipline, how contingency fees and expenses are calculated in a written agreement, and the lawyer’s experience with cases like yours (e.g., auto, premises, medical).

Question 2

How are personal injury lawyers paid?

Accepted Answer

Most use contingency fees—payment only if there is a recovery. The agreement must be in writing and specify the percentage, which costs you may owe, and whether expenses are deducted before or after the fee (per ABA Model Rule 1.5).

Question 3

What is Missouri’s statute of limitations for personal injury?

Accepted Answer

Generally five years for most personal injury claims under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120, but specific facts or claim types can change the deadline. Ask an attorney to confirm your exact time limit.

Question 4

Where can I file a complaint about an insurance claim in Missouri?

Accepted Answer

You can file a consumer complaint with the Missouri Department of Commerce & Insurance, which also provides a hotline for assistance.

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