Offices: 2101 Corona Road ~ Suite 201 ~ Columbia ~ Missouri ~ 65203 ~ 573-777-7007

The simple rule is to be aware of your responsibilities and observe the traffic laws regardless the jurisdiction, state or municipal. This is your best defense when confronted with charges of liability. Your insurance company will provide guidance on disclosure of information at the time of the accident.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol maintains a library of brochures that are helpful in understanding the motor vehicle laws, including the reporting of accidents, vehicle inspections, along with many others involving public safety and law enforcement issues.  The brochures are available in portable document format (PDF).

Liability is joint and several in Missouri. That means the owner of the vehicle and the insurer can be held responsible for damages. The driver may be also held personally responsible for damages if there is evidence of gross negligence in operating the vehicle. However, liability in an auto accident may also be apportioned when both parties exhibit fault. In serious cases an expert in accident reconstruction may be used to make a fair assessment of responsibility. You will find information on damages by visiting our Personal Injury page.

If you are seeking representation, you are encouraged to complete our Client Contact form, providing any details relevant to your case. This makes it easier to make an initial assessment and schedule the necessary time for a consultation. Thank You for considering the Sullivan Law Firm, and I hope we can be of assistance.  Connie M. Sullivan