Serving Your Neighbors in Central West End with Proven Legal Excellence
🏆 $60M+ Recovered • Super Lawyers 2024-25 • 25+ Years Experience • No Fee Unless We Win
When an accident disrupts your life in Central West End, you need more than just a lawyer—you need advocates who understand this neighborhood, its people, and the unique challenges St. Louis residents face after an injury. The Dixon Injury Firm has spent over 25 years fighting for injury victims throughout St. Louis, and we’re proud to serve the Central West End community with the same dedication we’d show our own family.
Located right here in St. Louis, we’ve helped hundreds of residents from Forest Park Southeast to the Central West End Historic District recover the compensation they deserved after devastating accidents. Whether you were injured in a collision on Kingshighway, hurt in a premises liability incident near the medical campus, or suffered harm due to someone else’s negligence anywhere in the 63108 or 63110 area, we’re here to help.
Central West End isn’t just another ZIP code to us—it’s a community we serve daily. We understand the traffic patterns on Lindell Boulevard, the pedestrian risks near the Cortex Innovation District, and the parking challenges around Forest Park. This local knowledge matters when building your case and demonstrating exactly how an accident happened.
From the tree-lined streets of Westminster Place to the busy intersections near Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University Medical Center, we’ve handled cases throughout every corner of Central West End. We know which intersections see the most accidents, which property owners have histories of negligence, and how to navigate the local court system efficiently.
With more than $60 million recovered for our clients, The Dixon Injury Firm has the proven track record you want on your side. Attorney Christopher R. Dixon is recognized as a Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been named to the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list multiple times. Most recently, we earned Super Lawyers recognition for 2024-2025—an honor given to fewer than 5% of attorneys in Missouri.
Our case results speak for themselves:
These aren’t just numbers—they represent lives changed, medical bills paid, and families given the financial security to move forward after tragedy.
We’re not a national chain with a 1-800 number. We’re St. Louis through and through. Attorney Christopher R. Dixon grew up in St. Louis, attended Lindbergh High School, and began his legal career working with the St. Louis City Circuit Attorney’s Office. This city shaped him, and now he’s dedicated to protecting its residents.
When you work with us, you’re working with people who shop at the same grocery stores, walk through Forest Park on weekends, and care deeply about this community’s wellbeing. We treat every client like a neighbor because that’s exactly what you are.
Founder, The Dixon Injury Firm
Christopher R. Dixon founded The Dixon Injury Firm with a single mission: to help injury victims get the justice and compensation they deserve. His dedication to this cause has earned him recognition among Missouri’s top personal injury attorneys.
Credentials & Recognition:
Chris gained his trial skills working with the St. Louis City Circuit Attorney’s Office while still in law school. This hands-on experience prosecuting cases gave him a unique perspective on how to build winning arguments and present compelling evidence—skills he now uses to advocate for injury victims.
Throughout his career, Chris has handled complex personal injury cases involving:
Every case receives personalized attention and a custom strategy designed around the specific facts and circumstances. Chris believes in direct communication with clients—you’ll have his cell phone number, and he’ll personally keep you updated throughout your case.
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Central West End’s mix of residential streets, major thoroughfares, and heavy hospital traffic creates unique accident risks. We regularly handle collision cases involving:
High-Risk Intersections:
Drivers rushing to the medical campus, distracted by navigation apps, or unfamiliar with the neighborhood’s one-way streets frequently cause serious accidents. We investigate every crash thoroughly, obtaining traffic camera footage, witness statements, and accident reconstruction expert analysis when needed.
Missouri law requires drivers to carry minimum liability insurance of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, plus $25,000 for property damage. Unfortunately, these limits often fall far short of covering serious injury costs. We pursue every available source of compensation, including:
Central West End attracts walkers and cyclists with its walkable streets and proximity to Forest Park. However, this pedestrian-friendly environment also creates risks. We’ve represented clients struck by vehicles while:
Missouri law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, but many fail to do so—especially when rushing or distracted. Pedestrian accidents often result in catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and multiple fractures requiring extensive medical treatment.
Property owners in Central West End—from apartment buildings to retail establishments—have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions. We handle premises liability cases involving:
Missouri follows a “comparative fault” system, meaning property owners often try to blame victims for their own injuries. We aggressively counter these tactics with thorough investigation and expert testimony proving the property owner’s negligence caused your harm.
With Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University Medical Center, and numerous clinics throughout Central West End, medical malpractice cases are unfortunately common. These complex claims require extensive medical knowledge and resources to prove that healthcare providers deviated from accepted standards of care.
We’ve successfully handled medical malpractice cases involving:
Medical malpractice claims in Missouri must be filed within two years of when the injury was discovered (or reasonably should have been discovered), with exceptions for minors. These cases require extensive expert testimony and sophisticated legal strategies.
“Chris treated us like family during the worst time of our lives.”
“After my husband was killed by a drunk driver on Kingshighway, I didn’t know where to turn. Chris and his team handled everything with such compassion and professionalism. They fought tirelessly to get us the settlement we needed to support our two kids. I can’t thank them enough.”
— Sarah M., Central West End
“Results that exceeded our expectations.”
“I was hit by a delivery truck near Forest Park and suffered a serious back injury. The insurance company offered me $30,000—barely enough to cover my medical bills. Chris took them to task and ultimately secured a $425,000 settlement. He’s a bulldog in the courtroom and a genuinely caring person outside of it.”
— Marcus T., 63108
“Finally, lawyers who actually care.”
“After being injured in a slip and fall at my apartment building, I called three law firms. Two barely listened before trying to rush me off the phone. Chris spent 45 minutes on my first call just understanding what happened and how it affected my life. That personal attention continued throughout my entire case.”
— Jennifer K., Central West End
Contact us by phone, email, or our website form. We’ll schedule a free consultation—at our office, your home, or the hospital if you’re still recovering. During this meeting, we’ll:
There’s no pressure and no obligation. If we don’t think we can help you, we’ll tell you straight and potentially refer you to someone who can.
If you decide to work with us, we immediately begin investigating your case. This includes:
This investigation builds the foundation for a strong case that maximizes your compensation.
Once we understand the full scope of your injuries and losses, we prepare a comprehensive demand package and submit it to the insurance company. This package includes:
We then negotiate aggressively with insurance adjusters who are trained to minimize payouts. Our reputation and track record mean insurance companies take our demands seriously.
While many cases settle through negotiation, we’re always prepared to go to court. If the insurance company won’t offer fair compensation, we’ll file a lawsuit and take your case to trial. Our trial experience gives us leverage during negotiations—insurance companies know we won’t back down from a fight.
Throughout this process, you’ll never pay anything out of pocket. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if we win your case.
In Missouri, you generally have five years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, there are important exceptions:
Don’t wait to seek legal help. Evidence disappears, witnesses’ memories fade, and once the statute of limitations expires, you lose your right to compensation permanently.
Missouri uses a “pure comparative fault” system. This means you can recover damages even if you were partially at fault for the accident—your compensation is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you’re found 20% at fault for an accident and your damages total $100,000, you can still recover $80,000.
Insurance companies exploit this rule by exaggerating victims’ fault to reduce payouts. We counter these tactics with strong evidence and expert testimony.
Missouri law allows injury victims to recover several types of compensation:
Economic Damages:
Non-Economic Damages:
Punitive Damages: In cases involving particularly reckless or intentional conduct (like drunk driving), Missouri law allows punitive damages designed to punish the defendant and deter similar conduct.
We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means:
This arrangement ensures everyone has access to quality legal representation regardless of financial situation.
First, seek medical attention—even if you feel fine. Some injuries don’t show symptoms immediately. Then, if possible: call the police and get a report number, take photos of the scene and damage, gather contact information from witnesses, and contact a personal injury lawyer before speaking with insurance companies.
Every case is unique. Value depends on factors like: severity of injuries, medical expenses, lost income, degree of fault, insurance policy limits, and impact on your quality of life. During your free consultation, we can provide a realistic assessment based on similar cases we’ve handled.
Simple cases with clear liability and willing insurance companies might settle in 3-6 months. Complex cases requiring litigation can take 1-3 years. We work as efficiently as possible while never sacrificing the quality of your case for speed.
Most personal injury cases settle without trial. However, we prepare every case as if it’s going to court. This preparation gives us leverage during negotiations and ensures we’re ready if trial becomes necessary.
Our contingency fee arrangement means you can afford excellent legal representation. You pay nothing upfront, and we only collect fees if we win your case. We advance all case expenses, so money never stands between you and justice.
Yes. Missouri’s pure comparative fault rule allows you to recover damages even if you were partially responsible. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you can still recover the majority of your damages if the other party was primarily at fault.
We proudly represent injury victims throughout the entire Central West End area, including:
No matter where in Central West End your accident occurred, we’re ready to help.
Don’t wait to get the legal help you need. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget details, and Missouri’s statute of limitations puts a deadline on your right to compensation. The sooner you contact us, the stronger we can make your case.
Free Consultation • No Obligation • No Fee Unless We Win
Personal injury cases in Central West End are typically filed in the Circuit Court of St. Louis City, located in the Civil Courts Building at 10 North Tucker Boulevard. Our team has extensive experience practicing in this court system and has built strong working relationships throughout the legal community.
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Many personal injury law factories get as many clients in the door as possible, hoping one will be the jackpot. Not us. At The Dixon Injury Firm, we’re highly selective about our cases because we devote considerable time and attention to each client.
