HB 1721 -- Motor Vehicle Accidents

Sponsor:  Jetton

This bill prohibits the recovery of damages incurred in a motor
vehicle accident when the person suffering damages:

(1)  Was driving while intoxicated;

(2)  Was driving with excessive blood alcohol content;

(3)  Owns a vehicle involved in the accident for which there is
no liability insurance or proof of financial responsibility as
required by law; or

(4)  Was operating a vehicle involved in the accident and owns
any vehicle for which there is no liability insurance or proof of
financial responsibility as required by law.

The person's insurer will not be liable for indemnification of a
person when he or she is in violation of one of these provisions.

A person without the required liability insurance coverage may
recover damages when he or she is injured in an accident caused
by a person who has been convicted of driving while intoxicated
or driving with excessive blood alcohol content.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:16 am