When a fully loaded semi-truck or big rig collides with a passenger vehicle on a Missouri highway, the injuries are rarely minor. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and wrongful death are common outcomes. Chris Miller fights for truck accident victims across Columbia and central Missouri — handling every case personally, start to finish. No fee unless we win.
Commercial trucking companies and their insurers have experienced claims teams who move immediately after a crash. At Bur Oak Injury Law, we move just as fast — sending evidence preservation demands, securing black box data, and building the case you need from day one.
Tractor-trailer and commercial truck accident claims are among the most complex personal injury cases in Missouri. They involve federal trucking regulations enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), multiple potential defendants, and insurers with significant resources and experienced defense teams. Chris Miller personally handles every truck accident claim at Bur Oak Injury Law from the first call through resolution — no handoffs to associates or paralegals.
Before entering private practice, Chris developed deep knowledge of Missouri's legal system and how insurance companies and defense attorneys approach high-value commercial truck accident claims. He knows how to build the thorough investigation these cases require and has taken cases to verdict when insurers refused to offer fair compensation. Call (573) 499-0200 for a free consultation.
Truck crashes are legally and factually more complex than ordinary car accidents. Large commercial trucks operate under strict FMCSA regulations. Multiple parties may share liability — the negligent truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, and the truck manufacturer can all bear responsibility for your injuries. Without a Columbia truck accident lawyer who handles these cases regularly, victims often accept far less than their claims are worth.
Fully loaded big rigs weighing 80,000 pounds or more cause devastating damage when they collide with passenger vehicles on major highways like I-70 through Columbia. Survivors often face catastrophic, life-altering injuries.
Federal hours-of-service rules limit driving time, but log book violations and fatigued driving remain serious problems across the trucking industry. Drowsy driving is a leading cause of truck crashes on Missouri highways.
A momentary distraction behind the wheel of a large commercial truck at highway speed can be catastrophic for surrounding vehicles. Drug and alcohol violations in commercial drivers compound the danger significantly.
Trucking companies that hire unqualified drivers or fail to provide adequate training expose the public to serious risk. Negligent hiring is a direct form of corporate liability under Missouri law.
Federal trucking regulations set strict weight and cargo securement limits. Overloaded or improperly secured cargo shifts the center of gravity, causing rollovers, jackknife accidents, and deadly road debris.
When a commercial truck crash claims a life, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim for funeral expenses, lost financial support, and loss of consortium under Missouri's wrongful death statute.
A thorough investigation is the foundation of every successful Columbia truck accident case. Truck accident evidence disappears fast — event data recorder (black box) data, electronic logging device records, and driver inspection reports may be overwritten or destroyed within days if not legally preserved. Chris Miller moves immediately to protect your case.
Missouri's pure comparative fault system under §537.765 RSMo means you can recover damages even if you share partial fault — your award is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. Truck accident victims frequently face overwhelming medical expenses, extended time away from work, and permanent disability.
Past and future medical bills, surgeries, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and ongoing treatment. Lost wages and reduced future earning capacity if your injuries prevent you from returning to work at the same level. Property damage and other out-of-pocket losses.
Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life. In cases of severe permanent injury — spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, or paralysis — these damages are often the most significant part of a recovery.
For families who lose a loved one in a commercial truck crash, Missouri's wrongful death statute allows surviving family members to recover funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of consortium.
We advance all case expenses and take our fee only from a successful recovery. Contact us online or call (573) 499-0200 for a free consultation today. There is no cost and no obligation to retain.
Commercial truck cases move fast — and so do the trucking company's lawyers. No fee unless we win. Call (573) 499-0200 or send us a message.