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Missouri Car Accident Report Basics<\/h1>\n
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\n By Kit Yona, M.A.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Auto accidents can happen when you least expect them to, and it’s a safe bet you weren’t hoping to be in one. As you contemplate the wreckage in the aftermath, it’s natural to have questions. Who is going to pay for this? Did the weather conditions have something to do with the accident? How will they figure out whose fault it was?<\/p>\r\n

The answers to these questions and others will be derived in part from the police accident report, which will be written by the law enforcement officer who responds to the crash. While we’ll examine the important Missouri motor vehicle laws<\/a> and how fault and negligence will affect your insurance claim, the main focus of this article will be on this extremely important document<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Read on to learn about Missouri car accident report basics.<\/p>\r\n

Missouri Auto Laws and Requirements<\/h2>\r\n

As a driver in Missouri, you have shared legal obligations with other motorists. Knowing the laws can save you headaches and money.<\/p>\r\n

Liability Insurance Requirements in Missouri<\/h3>\r\n

Because accidents happen, you must have liability insurance on your vehicle to drive in the state. Missouri requires drivers to have at least the following minimums for their coverage:<\/p>\r\n