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, broken bones, and wrongful death are common outcomes. Chris Miller is a truck accident lawyer in Columbia, MO who fights for victims of serious injury across Boone County 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 — often reaching the accident scene within hours to gather evidence that favors their driver. At Bur Oak Injury Law, we move just as fast: sending evidence preservation demands, securing black box data and dash cam footage, 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 their trial attorneys approach high-value commercial truck accident claims. He brings the extensive experience these cases demand — he knows how to build the thorough investigation they require, how to prove liability against every one of the parties responsible, and he has taken cases to verdict when insurers refused full and fair compensation. Call (573) 499-0200 for a free consultation.
Truck crashes are legally and factually more complex than ordinary car accidents. Large commercial vehicles operate under strict FMCSA safety requirements, and their operators are held to higher standards than other motorists under Missouri traffic laws. Multiple parties may share liability — the negligent truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, and the truck manufacturer can all be held liable 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 moment of distracted driving 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 put unqualified or negligent drivers on the road — 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, driver qualification files, and maintenance records may be overwritten or destroyed within days if not legally preserved. Chris Miller moves immediately to protect your case: securing witness statements and photographs of the accident scene, and assembling the records that make determining fault possible. When the insurer disputes what happened, that evidence is how we prove fault at trial.
Missouri's pure comparative fault system under §537.765 RSMo means you can recover compensation even if you share partial fault — your award is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. The most common injuries in these crashes require months or years of medical treatment, and insurers rarely volunteer the maximum compensation available. Chris builds every personal injury claim to document the full extent of your losses before negotiations begin, so you can seek compensation for what the crash will actually cost you over a lifetime.
Past and future medical bills, surgeries, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and ongoing medical care. 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 suffering loss of a loved one in a commercial truck crash, Missouri's wrongful death statute allows surviving family members to recover funeral and burial 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.
Call 911 and seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine — the adrenaline of a crash can mask serious harm, and prompt medical attention also documents that the accident resulted in real injuries. Photograph the accident scene if you can do so safely, get contact information for witnesses, and do not give a recorded statement to the trucking company's insurer before speaking with a lawyer. Then contact us online today or call (573) 499-0200.
Many Columbia truck accident attorneys pass your file to a case manager after the first meeting. Chris Miller doesn't. From jackknife wrecks on I-70 to a truck crash on Highway 63, he represents Columbia truck accident victims personally — gathering the evidence, dealing with every insurer, and holding trucking companies accountable for the harm their drivers cause. That preparation is what it takes to seek compensation these cases actually merit.
Bur Oak Injury Law handles MO truck accidents from Columbia to Jefferson City, Fulton, Boonville, and Moberly. If you are searching for a MO truck accident lawyer — or a truck crash attorney in Columbia, MO who prepares every case as if it will see a jury — call (573) 499-0200 for a free consultation.
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.