Comparative Negligence: In Missouri, personal injury cases are governed by the principle of pure comparative negligence. This allows you to seek damages, even if you bear significant responsibility for your own injury. Your final award will be adjusted, based on your share of the fault. For instance, if you are found to be 80% responsible for an accident that resulted in $100,000 in damages. You're still eligible to receive $20,000, which is 20% of the total amount. For further details on personal injury law in the state of Missouri. Be sure to send us a message or visit our website. @caseassist Reference(s): 1. Missouri Revisor of Statutes, Revised Statutes of Missouri, RSMo Section 537.765, retrieved from: https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=537.765 *Note: Through the rulings in higher courts (including federal decisions), the passage of new legislation, ballot initiatives etc. Laws governed by the state are always subject to change. While we work hard to offer the most up to date details as possible. We highly recommend consulting with an attorney or conducting your own legal research, to confirm the law(s) within your state.