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Car Accident Attorney in Franklin County, Missouri

Trial-Proven Representation for Franklin County Car Accident Victims

When a car accident upends your life, the legal team you hire shapes what you may recover. Lowe Dreesen Miller has represented car accident victims throughout Franklin County for over 30 years, and we’re the only firm in the circuit to have secured a multimillion-dollar personal injury verdict. We handle every case on a contingency fee basis, meaning no attorney fees unless we recover money for you. Free consultations are available by phone, in person, or virtually, and we’re available 24/7.

If you’ve been injured in a crash in Franklin County, call Lowe Dreesen Miller now at (573) 888-8888 for a free consultation. There’s no cost to learn where your claim stands.

Car Accident Cases We Handle in Franklin County

Car accidents take many forms, and the legal strategy shifts depending on how a crash happened and who was involved. We represent clients across a wide range of collision types and causes.

Collision Types
Rear-end crashes, T-bone collisions, head-on impacts, rollovers, and hit-and-run incidents each carry different liability considerations. We analyze the facts of every case to identify all responsible parties.

Cause-Based Claims
Distracted driving, speeding, and impaired driving are among the most common causes of serious crashes in Franklin County. When a defective vehicle component contributes to the crash, product liability may also apply.

Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims
When the at-fault driver has no insurance or insufficient coverage, your own policy’s uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage becomes critical. These claims require a specific legal approach, and we’re prepared to pursue them fully.

Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Crashes involving commercial trucks or company vehicles add liability layers beyond a standard car accident claim, including federal carrier regulations and employer responsibility. We handle these cases with the depth they require.

What to Do After a Car Accident in Franklin County

The steps you take in the hours and days after a crash directly affect the strength of your claim. Evidence disappears fast, and insurance companies start building their case immediately.

Call 911. An official police report is one of the most important pieces of evidence in a car accident claim. Don’t leave the scene without one.
Exchange information. Missouri law requires drivers to share names, contact details, driver’s license numbers, and insurance information after any collision.
Document the scene. Photograph vehicle damage, road conditions, skid marks, traffic controls, and any visible injuries before the scene is cleared.
Collect witness information. Names and contact details from bystanders can be critical when liability is disputed later.
Get a medical evaluation. Even if you feel fine, some injuries take time to surface. A gap between the accident and medical treatment can be used to challenge the connection between your injuries and the crash.
Don’t speak with insurers first. Recorded statements and early settlement offers can significantly reduce what you may recover. Contact an attorney before engaging with any insurance company.

Surveillance footage, accident reports, and witness recollections can all be lost within days. Getting our team involved early helps preserve what’s needed to build your case.

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Missouri Car Accident Law and Franklin County Claims

Two rules in particular shape most Franklin County car accident cases, and understanding them helps you make informed decisions at every stage.

Pure Comparative Fault in Missouri

Missouri follows a pure comparative fault rule under RSMo § 537.765. If you share some responsibility for the crash, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, but even a plaintiff found substantially at fault can still recover a proportional amount. Insurance adjusters often try to inflate a victim’s assigned fault to lower the payout. We counter that directly.

Filing Deadlines

Most personal injury claims in Missouri must be filed within five years of the injury under RSMo § 516.120. Wrongful death claims carry a shorter three-year deadline under RSMo § 537.100. If the accident involved a government vehicle or municipality, written notice may be required within 90 days. Missing any of these deadlines can bar recovery entirely.

What You Can Recover

Recoverable damages in a Franklin County car accident case can include:

Medical expenses: emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and future treatment costs
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
Vehicle and personal property damage
Pain and suffering
Permanent impairment or disability

Personal injury cases for Franklin County residents are filed in the Franklin County Circuit Court, part of Missouri’s 20th Judicial Circuit. Our attorneys know that court and how it operates.

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What Sets Us Apart

Decades of Real-World Experience
With over 30 years of legal service and more than 85 years of combined military experience, we bring steady, proven judgment to every case.
Built on Hard Work

We believe in earning trust through relentless preparation, clear communication, and a strong work ethic on every case.
Fair Pricing and Free Consultations

We offer clear, reasonable fees and free initial consultations so you can compare with confidence.
Ready for Trial

Unlike many firms, we’re always prepared to take your case to court if that’s what justice requires.

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We let our work speak for itself, but our clients say it best. Read what people across Missouri say about working with Lowe Dreesen Miller.

Why Franklin County Clients Choose Lowe Dreesen Miller

Plenty of firms handle car accident cases. Fewer are prepared to take them to trial when an insurer refuses to offer fair value. We are, and that distinction matters more than most clients realize until settlement talks stall.

The only multimillion-dollar verdict in the circuit. No other firm in our circuit has achieved what we have in personal injury litigation. That track record can change how insurers approach our cases.
Lower contingency fees. We charge less than most competing firms in the region, so you can keep more of what we recover.
Voted Best of the Best 11 times. Our home community in Pulaski County has recognized us 11 times through the Daily Guide’s Best of the Best program. That’s not a marketing claim. It’s a record.
A larger team than most firms in the circuit. More attorneys means more capacity to investigate, prepare, and fight for each client without cutting corners.
Over 85 years of combined military experience. Our attorneys bring discipline and community commitment that go well beyond legal credentials.
Genuine trial-readiness. We prepare every case as if it will go before a jury. That approach can produce better settlement positions and has led to strong verdicts.

Talk to a Car Accident Attorney at No Cost

You pay nothing to speak with us, and nothing in attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. We’re available by phone, in person, or virtually, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Franklin County car accident victims deserve a team that will fight for the full value of their claim, not just a fast resolution.

Call Lowe Dreesen Miller at (573) 888-8888 to schedule your free consultation. There’s no obligation and no upfront cost.

How Insurance Companies Handle Car Accident Claims

Insurance companies are businesses. Their goal after a crash is to close your claim for as little as possible, and they move quickly. Understanding their playbook is part of how we protect our clients.

Quick Lowball Offers
Adjusters often reach out shortly after an accident with a fast settlement offer, before the full extent of your injuries is known. Accepting early locks in a number that may not account for ongoing treatment, lost income, or long-term impairment.

Delay Tactics
Dragging out the claims process is a calculated strategy. The longer a claimant waits without income and with mounting bills, the more pressure they feel to accept less than their claim may be worth.

Blame-Shifting
Insurers frequently work to assign partial or full fault to the victim. Under Missouri’s pure comparative fault system, increasing your percentage of fault directly reduces their payout. We push back against unsupported fault assignments with evidence.

Recorded Statement Requests
An adjuster who asks for a recorded statement isn’t doing you a favor. Statements made before you fully understand your injuries or the facts of the accident can be used to undermine your claim. Once we’re retained, we handle all insurer communication on your behalf.

Because we prepare every Franklin County car accident case for trial, insurers have less room to undervalue a claim. Our litigation background means we aren’t deterred by large insurance opponents, and they know it.

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