Cycling is booming across Missouri, from the Katy Trail to city bike lanes in St. Louis and Kansas City. But riders remain dangerously exposed when motorists fail to share the road, and bicycle crashes frequently cause serious head, spinal, and orthopedic injuries.
Bicycle Accident Cases in Missouri
Cyclists ride Missouri's growing network of bike lanes, the Katy Trail, and city streets in St. Louis and Kansas City, but conflicts with motor vehicles remain common. Drivers who pass too closely, open doors into bike lanes, or turn across a rider's path cause severe crashes, often at intersections.
How Missouri Law Applies to Bicycle Accident Claims
In Missouri, bicycles are subject to the rules of the road and cyclists have rights drivers must respect. The pure comparative fault rule allows recovery even when a rider shares some blame. The general five-year filing deadline applies to most bicycle injury claims.
Injuries and Damages We Help Recover
With only a helmet for protection, cyclists struck by vehicles commonly suffer head and brain injuries, broken bones, facial trauma, road rash, and spinal damage. Recovery can take months and may require surgery and rehabilitation.
What to Do After a Bicycle Accident in Missouri
Get medical care right away, preserve your bicycle and helmet without repairing them, and photograph the scene and your injuries. Collect witness information, avoid statements to the driver's insurer, and contact us for a free review before evidence fades.
Missouri Deadlines Matter
Missouri's statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is generally five years from the date of injury (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120). Wrongful death claims must generally be filed within three years (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.100), and medical malpractice claims generally within two years (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.105). Missing a filing deadline can permanently bar your claim — talk to a bicycle accident attorney as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bicycle Accident Claims in Missouri
Most Missouri personal injury claims must be filed within five years of the injury, though some claim types (such as wrongful death or medical malpractice) have shorter deadlines. Acting early protects your evidence and your rights.
Personal injury attorneys in our network work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing up front, and the attorney is paid only if you recover compensation. Your initial case review is always free.
Missouri follows a pure comparative fault rule, so you can recover compensation even if you share some responsibility. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault, which makes strong evidence important.
Value depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical costs, lost income, and the lasting impact on your life. There's no fixed formula. A free case review can help you understand what your specific claim may be worth.