Missouri Personal Injury Lawyers
Missouri's generous 5-year statute of limitations and position at the nation's crossroads — where I-70 meets I-44 — create significant truck accident exposure.
Missouri uses a pure comparative fault system for personal injury claims. The statute of limitations is 5 years. Bond Legal is licensed to practice in Missouri and has recovered over $500 million for injured clients nationwide. Free consultations available 24/7 — pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
How Missouri Personal Injury Law Works
Fault System
Pure Comparative Fault
Missouri follows pure comparative fault — your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault regardless of amount.
Source: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.765
Statute of Limitations
5 years
This is the deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit in Missouri. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to compensation permanently.
Source: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120
Damage Caps
Non-economic damages capped in medical malpractice only (adjusted annually, approximately $450,000–$800,000 per Mo. Rev. Stat. § 538.210). No general PI damage cap.
Key Missouri Laws Affecting Your Case
Pure Comparative Fault
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.765
Missouri follows pure comparative fault — you can recover damages even if you are 99% at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
5-Year Statute of Limitations
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120
Missouri has a generous 5-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Wrongful death claims must be filed within 3 years (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.100).
Mandatory Auto Insurance
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 303.025
Missouri requires minimum liability coverage of 25/50/25 ($25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident BI, $25,000 PD). UM/UIM coverage is required to be offered but not mandatory to carry.
No Pay, No Play Law
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 303.390
Missouri's 'no pay, no play' law limits uninsured drivers' ability to recover non-economic damages. If you were uninsured at the time of an accident, your pain and suffering recovery may be reduced or barred.
DWI Law
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 577.010
Missouri's DWI law sets the BAC limit at .08 for adults, .02 for those under 21. Implied consent applies — refusal results in 1-year license revocation. Missouri classifies DWI offenses by count, with enhanced penalties for repeat offenders.
Dram Shop Liability
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.053
Missouri's dram shop statute allows injured parties to sue licensed sellers who sell alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person who subsequently causes injury. Missouri courts have interpreted the statute to require proof that the seller's conduct was a proximate cause of the injury.
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Bond Legal Attorneys Licensed in Missouri
These experienced personal injury attorneys are licensed to practice in Missouri and handle cases throughout the state.
Public Record
Notable Missouri Personal Injury Verdicts & Settlements
These publicly reported verdicts and settlements illustrate the range of outcomes in Missouri personal injury cases. They are from public court records and do not represent Bond Legal's case results.
Record jury verdict in a fatal commercial truck collision on I-70 involving a carrier with multiple prior FMCSA violations.
Verdict for a patient who sustained permanent neurological damage due to a delayed stroke diagnosis at a Kansas City hospital.
Verdict against an intoxicated driver who caused a multi-fatality crash on US-65 near Springfield.
Settlement for a pedestrian struck by a delivery vehicle in a Clayton crosswalk, resulting in traumatic brain injury.
Verdict in a negligent maintenance case at a Columbia commercial property where a patron fell through a deteriorated floor.
Important: The verdicts and settlements shown above are from publicly available court records and legal publications. They are presented for informational purposes only and do not represent Bond Legal's case results. Every case is unique — the facts, injuries, defendants, insurance coverage, venue, and applicable law vary significantly. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Gross amounts shown are before deduction of attorney fees, costs, and expenses. This is an advertisement.
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(866) 423-7724 — Free ConsultationWhat Makes Missouri Different for Personal Injury Cases
Missouri's position at the nation's crossroads — where I-70 meets I-44 and I-35 — creates massive commercial truck traffic and contributes to nearly 1,000 traffic fatalities annually (991 in 2023, IIHS). Motorcycle fatalities are disproportionately high at 18% of all road deaths.
Missouri follows a pure comparative fault system with a generous 5-year statute of limitations (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120). However, non-economic damages are capped in medical malpractice cases (adjusted annually) under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 538.210. There is no general PI damage cap. The state's 'no pay, no play' law (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 303.390) limits uninsured drivers' non-economic damage recovery.
Alcohol-impaired driving accounts for approximately 29% of all Missouri traffic fatalities (290+ in 2023). Missouri's DWI law (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 577.010) and dram shop statute (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.053) provide avenues for recovery in impaired driving cases.
The St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas account for a disproportionate share of Missouri's traffic fatalities. Urban congestion, aggressive driving, and commercial vehicle traffic on I-70 and I-44 create persistent hazards.
Missouri Traffic Safety Statistics
145,000+
Annual Crashes
991
Fatalities (2023)
16.0
Deaths per 100K residents
14.0%
Uninsured Drivers (IRC)
176 (18%)
Motorcycle fatalities
127
Pedestrian fatalities
290+
Alcohol-impaired fatalities (BAC .08+)
Source: IIHS/NHTSA FARS, 2023 | Motorcycle fatalities: IIHS, 2023 | Pedestrian fatalities: IIHS, 2023 | Alcohol-impaired fatalities (BAC .08+): NHTSA FARS, 2023
Missouri Auto Insurance Landscape
~$2,100/yr
Avg. Annual Premium
Bankrate, 2024
25/50/25 ($25K per person, $50K per accident BI, $25K PD)
Minimum Coverage
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 303.025
14.0%
Uninsured Drivers
IRC, 2022
At-Fault State
Insurance System
Key Insurance Notes for Missouri
- •Missouri is a tort (at-fault) state. Injured parties file claims directly against the at-fault driver's insurance.
- •Missouri's 'no pay, no play' law limits uninsured drivers' non-economic recovery, creating additional risk for those driving without coverage.
- •Missouri's position at the nation's crossroads (I-70, I-44, I-35) generates massive commercial truck traffic.
How Missouri Insurers Handle Claims
See how major insurers operating in Missouri rank for claims difficulty — including American Family Insurance, and Auto-Owners Insurance.
Missouri Impairment & Behavioral Crash Data
290+
Alcohol-Related Fatalities
Approximately 29% of all traffic fatalities involved alcohol-impaired driving
38%+
Drug-Positive Rate in Fatal Crashes
75+ fatalities involving drivers age 20 or younger
Teen Driver Fatal Crashes
300+
Unrestrained Occupant Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS 2023 / Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety
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Get Your Free Case ReviewMissouri Court & Filing Statistics
120,000+ (Circuit Courts statewide)
Civil Filings
St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and Jackson County (Kansas City) handle the largest share of tort filings
Personal Injury Filings
12–24 months (varies by circuit)
Avg. Disposition Time
Source: Missouri Office of State Courts Administrator, 2023
Seasonal Trends
When Are Missouri Roads Most Dangerous?
Crash patterns in Missouri follow seasonal and holiday trends that every driver should know.
July (highest fatality count — summer tourism + motorcycle + impaired driving)
Deadliest Month
July 4th weekend
Deadliest Holiday Period
November–March (Winter)
+40% winter weather crashesMissouri winters bring ice storms, freezing rain, and black ice across I-70, I-44, and I-35. The state's central location means rapid temperature swings create treacherous road conditions. Bridges and overpasses freeze before roadways, and MoDOT reports significant crash spikes during winter storm events.
May–August (Summer)
+35% crash increase in tourism corridorsSummer brings severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, and tornado activity — Missouri averages 30+ tornadoes annually. Lake of the Ozarks, Branson, and Mark Twain National Forest draw heavy tourism traffic. Motorcycle fatalities peak during warm-weather months.
September–November (Deer Season)
+50% deer-vehicle collisionsMissouri's fall deer season and rutting period create significant wildlife-vehicle collision hazards. The state reports 3,000+ deer-vehicle crashes annually. Rural highways in the Ozarks and northern Missouri are especially dangerous at dawn and dusk.
Holiday Weekends
+45% DUI crashes on holiday weekendsMemorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving weekends see DUI spikes, particularly on I-70 between St. Louis and Kansas City, I-44 to Branson/Lake of the Ozarks, and I-35 in the KC metro. Missouri's party/lake culture contributes to elevated impaired driving rates.
Source: MoDOT / NHTSA FARS, 2023. Crash patterns are based on multi-year data and may vary year to year.
Common Questions
Missouri Personal Injury FAQ
County-by-County
Missouri Personal Injury by County
Each county in Missouri has distinct court procedures, jury tendencies, and case timelines that significantly impact personal injury outcomes. Showing the top 6 counties by filing volume.
St. Louis County County
PI Filings
~12,000/yr civil
Median PI Verdict
Plaintiff-friendly
Typical Timeline
18–24 months
Jury Pool
Diverse suburban pool; historically plaintiff-friendly venue
Clayton courthouse. One of the most-filed PI venues in Missouri. I-70/I-270/I-44/I-64 interchange hub.
St. Louis City County
PI Filings
~8,000/yr civil
Median PI Verdict
Plaintiff-friendly
Typical Timeline
18–24 months
Jury Pool
Urban, diverse pool; one of the most plaintiff-friendly venues in the nation
Civil Courts Building downtown. Independent city — not part of St. Louis County. Historically high verdicts. Major truck-corridor hub (I-70/I-44/I-64/I-55).
Jackson County
PI Filings
~8,000/yr civil
Median PI Verdict
Plaintiff-friendly
Typical Timeline
18–24 months
Jury Pool
Urban Kansas City pool; plaintiff-friendly
Kansas City courthouse. I-70/I-35/I-435 interchange hub. Second-largest PI venue in Missouri.
St. Charles County
PI Filings
~3,000/yr civil
Median PI Verdict
Moderate-to-conservative
Typical Timeline
12–18 months
Jury Pool
Suburban St. Louis metro; moderate-to-conservative
St. Charles courthouse. I-70/I-64/US-61 corridors. Fast-growing suburban county.
Greene County
PI Filings
~3,000/yr civil
Median PI Verdict
Conservative-to-moderate
Typical Timeline
12–18 months
Jury Pool
Springfield metro; conservative-to-moderate
Springfield courthouse. I-44/US-65 interchange. Southwest Missouri's largest court.
Clay County
PI Filings
~2,000/yr civil
Median PI Verdict
Moderate
Typical Timeline
12–18 months
Jury Pool
Suburban Kansas City north; moderate
Liberty courthouse. I-35/I-29 corridors. KC metro north suburbs.
Boone County
PI Filings: ~1,500/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–18 months
Jury Pool: College-town (Mizzou); moderate-to-progressive
Columbia courthouse. I-70 corridor. University of Missouri influence on jury pool.
Jefferson County
PI Filings: ~1,500/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Suburban/rural south St. Louis metro; conservative-moderate
Hillsboro courthouse. I-55/US-67 corridors.
Jasper County
PI Filings: ~1,200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Joplin area; conservative
Joplin/Carthage courthouse. I-44/US-71 interchange. Tornado alley and trucking corridor.
Platte County
PI Filings: ~1,000/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Suburban Kansas City NW; moderate
Platte City courthouse. I-29/I-435 corridors. KCI Airport area.
Cass County
PI Filings: ~800/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Suburban KC south; conservative-moderate
Harrisonville courthouse. I-49/US-71 corridor.
Cole County
PI Filings: ~800/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: State capital (Jefferson City); government-employee pool; moderate
Jefferson City courthouse. US-50/US-54/US-63 corridors. State government hub.
Buchanan County
PI Filings: ~800/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: St. Joseph area; conservative-moderate
St. Joseph courthouse. I-29/US-36 corridors.
Cape Girardeau County
PI Filings: ~600/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Southeast MO; conservative
Cape Girardeau courthouse. I-55/US-61 corridor. SEMO University.
Franklin County
PI Filings: ~600/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Suburban/rural west St. Louis; conservative
Union courthouse. I-44 corridor.
Christian County
PI Filings: ~500/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Springfield suburban; conservative
Ozark courthouse. US-65/MO-14 corridors. Fast-growing Springfield suburb.
Johnson County
PI Filings: ~400/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Warrensburg area (UCM); conservative
Warrensburg courthouse. US-50 corridor. Whiteman AFB influence.
Newton County
PI Filings: ~400/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Neosho area; conservative
Neosho courthouse. I-49 corridor.
Lincoln County
PI Filings: ~400/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Suburban/rural north St. Louis metro; conservative
Troy courthouse. US-61 corridor. Fast-growing.
Callaway County
PI Filings: ~300/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Rural/small-town; conservative
Fulton courthouse. I-70/US-54 corridor.
Pettis County
PI Filings: ~300/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Sedalia area; conservative
Sedalia courthouse. US-50/US-65 interchange.
Scott County
PI Filings: ~300/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Southeast MO Bootheel; conservative
Benton courthouse. I-55 corridor.
Taney County
PI Filings: ~300/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Branson tourism area; conservative
Forsyth courthouse. US-65/MO-76 corridors. Tourism traffic spikes seasonally.
Phelps County
PI Filings: ~300/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Rolla area (Missouri S&T); conservative-moderate
Rolla courthouse. I-44 corridor.
Camden County
PI Filings: ~300/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Lake of the Ozarks area; conservative
Camdenton courthouse. US-54 corridor. Lake tourism traffic.
Pulaski County
PI Filings: ~300/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Fort Leonard Wood military influence; conservative-moderate
Waynesville courthouse. I-44 corridor. Fort Leonard Wood.
St. Francois County
PI Filings: ~300/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Farmington area; conservative
Farmington courthouse. US-67 corridor.
Andrew County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Rural KC north suburb; conservative
Savannah courthouse. I-29 corridor.
Barry County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Rural southwest MO; conservative
Cassville courthouse. US-60/MO-37 corridors.
Randolph County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Moberly area; conservative
Huntsville courthouse. US-24/US-63 corridors.
Nodaway County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Maryville area (NWMSU); conservative
Maryville courthouse. US-71/US-136 corridors.
Miller County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Lake area; conservative
Tuscumbia courthouse. US-54 corridor.
Butler County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Poplar Bluff area; conservative
Poplar Bluff courthouse. US-60/US-67 corridors.
Howell County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: West Plains area; conservative
West Plains courthouse. US-60/US-63 corridors.
Laclede County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Lebanon area; conservative
Lebanon courthouse. I-44 corridor.
Lafayette County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Suburban KC east; conservative-moderate
Lexington courthouse. I-70 corridor.
Lawrence County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Mount Vernon area; conservative
Mount Vernon courthouse. MO-97/MO-39 corridors.
Warren County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Suburban St. Louis far west; conservative
Warrenton courthouse. I-70 corridor.
Webster County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Springfield suburban; conservative
Marshfield courthouse. I-44 corridor.
Lafayette County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Suburban KC east; conservative-moderate
Lexington courthouse. I-70 corridor.
Adair County
PI Filings: ~150/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Kirksville (Truman State); conservative
Kirksville courthouse. US-63 corridor.
Audrain County
PI Filings: ~150/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Mexico MO area; conservative
Mexico courthouse. US-54 corridor.
Dunklin County
PI Filings: ~150/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Bootheel agricultural; conservative
Kennett courthouse. US-412 corridor.
Marion County
PI Filings: ~150/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Hannibal area; conservative
Palmyra courthouse. US-36/US-61 corridors.
Polk County
PI Filings: ~150/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Bolivar area; conservative
Bolivar courthouse. MO-13 corridor.
Ray County
PI Filings: ~150/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Suburban KC east; conservative
Richmond courthouse. MO-10/MO-13 corridors.
Stoddard County
PI Filings: ~150/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Bootheel; conservative
Bloomfield courthouse.
Stone County
PI Filings: ~150/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Branson west area; conservative
Galena courthouse. Table Rock Lake tourism.
Bates County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Butler courthouse. MO-71 corridor.
Benton County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural lake area; conservative
Warsaw courthouse. US-65 corridor.
Clinton County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Plattsburg area; conservative
Plattsburg courthouse. I-35 corridor.
Cooper County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Boonville area; conservative
Boonville courthouse. I-70 corridor.
Crawford County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Steelville courthouse. I-44 corridor.
Henry County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Clinton area; conservative
Clinton courthouse. US-13 corridor.
McDonald County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural SW MO; conservative
Pineville courthouse.
Morgan County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Lake of the Ozarks south; conservative
Versailles courthouse.
Perry County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Perryville area; conservative
Perryville courthouse. I-55 corridor.
Saline County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Marshall area; conservative
Marshall courthouse. I-70 corridor.
Texas County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Houston MO area; conservative
Houston courthouse. US-63 corridor.
Vernon County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Nevada MO area; conservative
Nevada courthouse. US-71 corridor.
Washington County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Potosi area; conservative
Potosi courthouse. MO-8/MO-21 corridors.
Dallas County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Buffalo courthouse. MO-65 corridor.
Dent County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Salem courthouse. US-63 corridor.
Gasconade County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Hermann courthouse. I-44 corridor.
Livingston County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Chillicothe area; conservative
Chillicothe courthouse.
Macon County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Macon courthouse. US-36/US-63 corridors.
Moniteau County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: California MO area; conservative
California courthouse. US-50 corridor.
New Madrid County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Bootheel; conservative
New Madrid courthouse. I-55 corridor.
Pemiscot County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Bootheel; conservative
Caruthersville courthouse.
Pike County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Bowling Green area; conservative
Bowling Green courthouse. US-61 corridor.
Wright County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Mountain Grove area; conservative
Hartville courthouse. US-60 corridor.
Ste. Genevieve County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Ste. Genevieve courthouse. I-55 corridor.
Linn County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Linneus courthouse.
Montgomery County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Montgomery City courthouse. I-70 corridor.
Osage County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Linn courthouse. US-50 corridor.
Bollinger County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural southeast; conservative
Marble Hill courthouse.
Caldwell County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Kingston courthouse.
Carroll County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Carrollton courthouse.
Cedar County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Stockton courthouse.
DeKalb County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Maysville courthouse. I-35 corridor.
Douglas County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural Ozarks; conservative
Ava courthouse.
Grundy County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Trenton area; conservative
Trenton courthouse.
Howard County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Fayette courthouse.
Iron County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Ironton courthouse.
Lewis County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Monticello courthouse.
Madison County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Fredericktown area; conservative
Fredericktown courthouse.
Mississippi County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Bootheel; conservative
Charleston courthouse. I-57 corridor.
Oregon County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Very small rural Ozarks; conservative
Alton courthouse.
Ripley County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Doniphan courthouse.
Wayne County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Greenville courthouse.
Barton County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Lamar area; conservative
Lamar courthouse. US-71 corridor.
Chariton County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Keytesville courthouse.
Dade County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Greenfield courthouse.
Daviess County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Gallatin courthouse.
Harrison County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Bethany courthouse.
Hickory County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Hermitage courthouse.
Maries County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Very small rural; conservative
Vienna courthouse.
Monroe County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Paris courthouse.
Ozark County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Very small rural; conservative
Gainesville courthouse.
Ralls County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
New London courthouse.
Shannon County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural Ozarks; conservative
Eminence courthouse. Current River area.
St. Clair County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Osceola courthouse. Truman Lake area.
Hickory County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Hermitage courthouse. Pomme de Terre Lake.
Clark County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Very small rural; conservative
Kahoka courthouse. US-61 corridor.
Gentry County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Very small rural; conservative
Albany courthouse.
Reynolds County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Very small rural; conservative
Centerville courthouse.
Shelby County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Shelbyville courthouse.
Sullivan County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Milan courthouse.
Carter County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Very small rural; conservative
Van Buren courthouse. Current River area.
Holt County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Very small rural; conservative
Oregon courthouse.
Knox County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Very small rural; conservative
Edina courthouse.
Mercer County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Very small rural; conservative
Princeton courthouse.
Putnam County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Very small rural; conservative
Unionville courthouse.
Scotland County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Very small; conservative
Memphis courthouse.
Atchison County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Very small NW MO; conservative
Rockport courthouse.
Schuyler County
PI Filings: ~15/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Smallest MO counties; conservative
Lancaster courthouse.
Worth County
PI Filings: ~10/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: One of MO's smallest counties (~2,000 pop); conservative
Grant City courthouse.
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