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Does not wearing a seat belt affect how much my crash claim is worth in Missouri?


Yes, but only a limited amount. If you were not wearing a seat belt and were hurt in a crash, your recovery will only be reduced by 1% max under Missouri law. Per RSMo § 307.178, failure to wear a seat belt is not considered a form of comparative negligence.