Im filing Ch. 7 and use statute 513.427 to exempt my personal injury claim. Was that correct

That seems to be the exemption statute for the state of missouri, but it doesn't specifically mention personal injury claims. A chapter 7 bankruptcy exemption must have a corresponding state or federal code for the exemption, this seems like the code that allows exemptions, you would want the one specific to the property in question.   I have responded to your inquiry according to the laws of Massachusetts, where I practice. Laws can vary significantly from state to state and cases tend to be rather fact-specific, so you are best served by consulting with a knowledgeable attorney in weighing your options. Email messages/Online Correspondence are akin to conversations and do not reflect the level of analysis applied to formal legal opinions. Email/Online responses do not form an attorney-client relationship.        Joseph F. Botelho, Esq. BOTELHO & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys At Law   www.massachusettslawyeronline.com 126 Shove Street Unit 202 Fall River, MA 02724 Office:  888-269-0688 Cell:     508-801-6747 FAX:    877-475-8147