Protecting Richmond Heights Residents After Devastating Accidents
🏆 $60M+ Recovered • Super Lawyers 2024-25 • 25+ Years Experience • No Fee Unless We Win
When an accident changes your life in Richmond Heights, you need legal advocates who understand both Missouri law and this vibrant St. Louis County community. The Dixon Injury Firm has spent over 25 years fighting for injury victims throughout the St. Louis region, and we’re honored to serve Richmond Heights residents with the aggressive representation and personal attention every case deserves.
Based in St. Louis, we’ve represented countless clients in cases involving accidents on Clayton Road, collisions in the bustling retail corridors, and injuries throughout Richmond Heights. Whether you were hurt in a crash at the Galleria, injured in a parking lot accident near The Heights, or suffered harm anywhere in the 63117 area, we’re prepared to fight for the full compensation you’re entitled to receive.
Richmond Heights occupies a unique position in St. Louis County—a small city with big commercial activity. We understand the heavy traffic on Clayton Road and I-170, the pedestrian risks around the Galleria and retail districts, and the parking lot hazards that come with concentrated shopping areas. This intimate knowledge of Richmond Heights strengthens your case from the start.
From The Heights shopping center to the residential neighborhoods south of Highway 64, we’ve handled injury cases throughout every section of Richmond Heights. We know which intersections see the highest accident rates, how seasonal shopping traffic affects collision frequency, and how to work effectively with Richmond Heights Police Department and local authorities. This local expertise makes a real difference in case outcomes.
With more than $60 million recovered for clients across the St. Louis area, The Dixon Injury Firm delivers results when they matter most. Attorney Christopher R. Dixon has earned recognition as a Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum—a prestigious honor reserved exclusively for attorneys who have won million-dollar-plus verdicts and settlements. His selection for Super Lawyers® 2024-2025 places him among the top 5% of Missouri attorneys.
Our significant case results include:
These results represent Richmond Heights families who received the financial resources to rebuild their lives after unexpected tragedy.
We’re not a national chain or billboard firm with attorneys who don’t know the area. We’re your St. Louis neighbors. Attorney Christopher R. Dixon grew up in St. Louis, graduated from Lindbergh High School, and began his legal career with the St. Louis City Circuit Attorney’s Office. This community raised him, and now he’s dedicated his professional life to protecting its residents.
When you choose The Dixon Injury Firm, you work with people who understand Richmond Heights—who navigate the same congested parking lots, shop at the same stores, and genuinely care about this community’s wellbeing. We treat every client with the respect and attention we’d show our own family, because that’s what neighbors do.
Founder, The Dixon Injury Firm
Christopher R. Dixon established The Dixon Injury Firm with a clear mission: to provide injury victims with powerful legal advocacy paired with genuine compassionate care. His commitment to this mission has earned him a place among Missouri’s most respected personal injury attorneys.
Professional Recognition:
Chris developed his courtroom abilities working alongside prosecutors at the St. Louis City Circuit Attorney’s Office during law school. This intensive trial experience taught him how to build compelling cases, present evidence persuasively, and advocate effectively before judges and juries—skills he now uses exclusively to help injury victims.
His practice focuses on serious personal injury cases including:
Chris believes in hands-on representation. When you hire our firm, you get his direct cell phone number and regular personal updates. He reviews every file himself and makes all key strategic decisions—you’re never passed off to inexperienced attorneys or paralegals.
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Richmond Heights’s position as a major retail hub creates constant heavy traffic that frequently results in serious accidents. We regularly represent clients injured in collisions throughout Richmond Heights, particularly at:
High-Risk Locations:
Distracted drivers navigating crowded parking lots, rushed shoppers making unsafe turns, and confused out-of-town visitors unfamiliar with Richmond Heights’s busy intersections all contribute to accident frequency. We investigate every collision thoroughly, obtaining police reports, security camera footage from retail establishments, witness statements, and vehicle event data recorder information to establish clear liability.
Missouri requires minimum auto insurance of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, plus $25,000 for property damage. These minimums rarely cover serious injury costs. We pursue all available compensation sources:
With the Galleria, The Heights, and numerous shopping centers, Richmond Heights experiences exceptionally high parking lot accident rates. We’ve successfully handled cases involving:
Parking lot accidents often involve disputed liability, with drivers blaming each other or claiming pedestrians appeared suddenly. We counter these defenses with security footage, witness testimony, and accident reconstruction analysis proving fault.
Retail establishments and property owners in Richmond Heights have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for customers and visitors. We handle premises liability claims involving:
Missouri’s comparative fault system means property owners frequently attempt to blame victims for their own injuries. We aggressively defend against these tactics with thorough investigation, expert testimony regarding industry safety standards, photographic evidence, and documentation of the property owner’s actual or constructive knowledge of dangerous conditions.
Richmond Heights’s retail concentration attracts constant pedestrian traffic, creating significant injury risks. We’ve represented clients struck by vehicles while:
Missouri law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and exercise reasonable care in parking lots. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to follow these rules—particularly when distracted by navigation apps, phone calls, or searching for parking spaces. Pedestrian accidents often result in catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, multiple fractures, and internal injuries requiring extensive medical treatment.
Richmond Heights’s retail activity attracts constant commercial vehicle traffic—delivery trucks serving stores, rideshare vehicles transporting shoppers, and semi-trucks on I-170 and Highway 64. Commercial vehicle accidents frequently cause severe injuries due to size and weight differences.
We’ve successfully represented clients injured by:
Commercial vehicle cases are more complex than standard car accidents. They often involve multiple insurance policies, federal trucking regulations, corporate liability, and experienced defense attorneys. Our experience handling these sophisticated cases ensures your rights are fully protected.
“Chris turned our nightmare into justice.”
“My mother was seriously injured in a parking lot accident at the Galleria when a distracted driver backed into her. The insurance company claimed she should have seen the vehicle coming. Chris investigated, found security footage proving the driver was on her phone, and secured a $340,000 settlement. His dedication to my mother’s case was extraordinary.”
— Robert K., Richmond Heights
“Results far beyond our expectations.”
“I was T-boned at Clayton Road and Hanley by someone running a red light. The insurance company offered $45,000—barely covering my medical bills. Chris took my case, documented all my injuries and lost wages, and ultimately negotiated a $425,000 settlement. I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
— Angela T., 63117
“Compassion when we needed it most.”
“After my husband was killed by a drunk driver on I-170, I didn’t know how to move forward. Chris handled our wrongful death case with such sensitivity and professionalism. He fought tirelessly and secured a settlement that provides financial security for our children. We’re forever grateful.”
— Maria S., Richmond Heights
Contact us by phone, email, or through our website. We’ll schedule a complimentary, no-obligation consultation at a location that works for you—our St. Louis office, your Richmond Heights home, or the hospital if you’re still recovering. During this meeting, we will:
There’s zero pressure to hire us. If we don’t believe we can add value to your case, we’ll tell you honestly and may refer you to another resource.
Once you retain The Dixon Injury Firm, we immediately launch a detailed investigation:
This thorough investigation builds a strong foundation for maximum compensation.
After fully documenting your injuries and losses, we prepare a comprehensive demand package and submit it to the insurance company. This package includes:
We then negotiate forcefully with insurance adjusters who are trained to minimize payouts. Our proven trial record means insurance companies know we won’t hesitate to go to court if they refuse fair compensation. This reputation strengthens our negotiating position significantly.
While most cases settle through negotiation, some require litigation. If the insurance company won’t offer adequate compensation, we’ll file a lawsuit in St. Louis County Circuit Court and take your case before a jury. Our extensive trial experience ensures we’re completely prepared to present your case persuasively.
Throughout this entire process, you pay nothing out of pocket. We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis—we only get paid if we win your case.
Missouri law imposes strict deadlines for filing personal injury lawsuits. Missing these deadlines permanently eliminates your right to compensation:
Don’t wait to seek legal help. Evidence disappears, witnesses relocate, and memories fade. The sooner you contact us, the stronger your case will be.
Missouri follows a “pure comparative fault” system. 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 in an accident with $150,000 in damages, you can still recover $120,000.
Insurance companies exploit this rule by exaggerating victims’ fault to reduce their payouts. We counter these tactics with strong evidence, credible witnesses, and persuasive expert testimony.
Missouri law allows injury victims to pursue several categories of compensation:
Economic Damages:
Non-Economic Damages:
Punitive Damages: In cases involving particularly reckless or intentional conduct—such as drunk driving or gross negligence—Missouri courts may award punitive damages designed to punish the defendant and deter similar future behavior.
Every personal injury case we handle is on a contingency fee basis:
This arrangement ensures quality legal representation is accessible to everyone regardless of financial circumstances.
Seek medical attention first, even if injuries seem minor—some serious conditions don’t show immediate symptoms. Then, if possible: call police and obtain a report number, take photos of the scene and all damage, collect witness contact information, avoid giving recorded statements to insurance companies, and contact a personal injury attorney before accepting any settlement offer.
Every case is unique. Value depends on multiple factors: injury severity, medical costs, lost income, degree of fault, available insurance coverage, permanent impairment, and impact on daily life. During your free consultation, we’ll provide an honest assessment based on our experience with similar cases.
Almost never. Initial offers are typically far below fair value. Insurance companies hope you’ll accept quickly before understanding your full damages. Our clients typically recover substantially more than initial offers—often three to five times more.
Straightforward cases with clear liability and cooperative insurance companies may settle within 3-6 months. Complex cases involving serious injuries, disputed liability, or litigation can take 1-3 years. We work as efficiently as possible while never sacrificing case quality for speed.
You can still recover compensation under Missouri’s pure comparative fault rule. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you can still receive the majority of damages if the other party was primarily responsible.
Yes. We work exclusively on contingency fees—you pay nothing unless we win. We advance all case costs, so financial concerns never stand between you and quality representation. Studies consistently show that represented clients recover more than unrepresented ones, even after paying attorney fees.
Most cases settle without trial. However, we prepare every case as if it’s going to trial. This preparation strengthens our negotiating position and ensures complete readiness if litigation becomes necessary.
You may still recover through your own uninsured motorist coverage (if you purchased it). We can also explore other compensation sources and, in appropriate cases, pursue the at-fault driver’s personal assets.
We proudly represent injury victims throughout Richmond Heights and neighboring areas:
No matter where in or around Richmond Heights your accident occurred, we’re prepared to help.
Don’t wait to protect your legal rights. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget details, and Missouri law puts strict time limits on your ability to seek compensation. The sooner you contact us, the stronger we can make your case.
Free Consultation • No Obligation • No Fee Unless We Win
We’re happy to meet you at your Richmond Heights home or at the hospital if you cannot travel to our office.
Personal injury cases involving Richmond Heights accidents are filed in the St. Louis County Circuit Court, located at 105 South Central Avenue in Clayton. Our team has extensive experience practicing in this court system and has built strong professional relationships throughout the St. Louis County legal community.
We handle all aspects of litigation, from initial filing through trial and appeal if necessary. Our familiarity with local judges, court procedures, and jury tendencies gives our clients a meaningful strategic advantage.
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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.
