Construction work in Missouri carries serious risks — falls from heights, scaffold collapses, crane and equipment failures, electrocutions, and trench cave-ins. Beyond workers' compensation, injured workers often have valuable third-party claims against negligent contractors and equipment makers.
Construction Accident Cases in Missouri
Missouri construction sites in St. Louis, Kansas City, and growing communities statewide are inherently hazardous. Falls, equipment failures, electrocutions, and struck-by incidents injure workers and bystanders, often catastrophically.
How Missouri Law Applies to Construction Accident Claims
Injured construction workers may have both a workers' compensation claim and a third-party personal injury claim against a negligent subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner. The third-party claim follows Missouri's pure comparative fault rule and generally the five-year deadline. OSHA violations can help establish negligence.
Injuries and Damages We Help Recover
Construction injuries include falls from heights, crush and amputation injuries, electrocutions, burns, and traumatic brain and spinal damage. Many are career-ending, requiring a recovery strategy that combines workers' comp benefits with third-party compensation.
What to Do After a Construction Accident in Missouri
Report the injury and seek medical care immediately. Document the site conditions, equipment involved, and any safety violations, and identify witnesses. Consult an attorney to pursue every responsible party beyond the employer and maximize your total recovery.
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 construction accident attorney as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Construction 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.