HB 486 -- Assignment of Comparative Fault for Operating a
Motorcycle

Sponsor:  Pratt

This bill prohibits insurers or claims adjusters, when
investigating an accident or settling an insurance claim, from
assigning a percentage of fault to a party based solely upon the
fact that the party was operating a motorcycle in an otherwise
legal manner.  Operating a motorcycle, in and of itself, cannot
be considered as evidence of comparative negligence in any action
to recover damages.  Anyone violating the provisions of the bill
will be guilty of an unfair trade practice and subject to
penalties specified in Sections 375.930 - 375.948, RSMo.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:24 am