As aforementioned, the statute of limitations in Missouri is five years. This is how long you have to file a lawsuit after the injury initially occurred. It’s different in every state, sometimes as short as two years, but this extra time can afford you the opportunity to find a lawyer and examine all your options.
The same applies to lawsuits for property damage as well. So if you are injured at work but your employer is trying to play hardball with compensation, or if your insurance company is doing the same after a car accident, that is when a lawsuit becomes the prudent course of action.