Bur Oak Injury Law

07/28/2026

Improve I-70 is the largest road project in Missouri history, and the Columbia to Kingdom City segment — $426 million, 20 miles, US 63 to US 54 — is right in the middle of it. Crews started in 2024 and won't finish until late 2027.

Here's what that means for anyone driving it: the shoulder you rely on without thinking about it is gone. Lanes are narrowed. The configuration you drove Monday may be somewhere else by Friday, and muscle memory is exactly what a shifted work zone defeats.

MoDOT's own numbers from 2025: 24 people killed in Missouri work zone crashes. 437 crashes involving a driver who wasn't paying attention. MoDOT's protective vehicles — the trucks built to absorb a hit before it reaches the crews — were struck 50 times, up from 34 the year before.

If you're hurt in one of these, the hard part usually isn't proving you were injured. It's figuring out who to hold responsible. Sometimes it's the other driver. Sometimes it's the contractor, when a sign never went out or a taper was too short or debris didn't get swept. Sometimes it reaches the state, which brings sovereign immunity and damage caps into it. And evidence in these cases — trucking logs, dashcam footage, the work zone configuration itself — does not stay around long.

I wrote a guide walking through each of those, including which claims are realistic and which are hard. Free consultation, no fee unless we win. (573) 499-0200.

Hurt in an I-70 construction zone in Missouri? Who's liable — the driver, the contractor, or MHTC — and how sovereign immunity works. Call (573) 499-0200.

07/22/2026

Missouri's legal cannabis industry is booming — but the workplaces behind it carry real risks most people never think about: airborne dust, mold, chemicals, and long hours around plant material that can make workers sick.

In 2026, a St. Louis jury awarded $2.55 million over ma*****na dust exposure at a grow facility. If you or someone you know works at a cannabis grow, processing, or dispensary operation in Missouri, it's worth understanding your rights.

Our newest article breaks down the hazards and the two legal paths available to injured cannabis workers — workers' comp and third-party injury claims.

Read it here: https://www.buroakinjurylaw.com/blog/cannabis-worker-injury-missouri/

Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Call (573) 499-0200.

Injured working at a Missouri cannabis facility? Cannabis dust and grow hazards are real — know your workers' comp and injury rights. Call (573) 499-0200.

07/09/2026

Missouri's workers' compensation benefit rates went up on July 1, 2026.

If you're hurt on the job in Missouri, these are the new maximum weekly benefits for injuries on or after July 1:

• Temporary & permanent total disability: $1,294.71/week
• Permanent partial disability: $678.18/week
• Death benefits: $1,294.71/week
• Mileage reimbursement: 69.5¢/mile

Here's the part that matters: the rate on your DATE OF INJURY applies for the entire life of your claim — and insurance companies don't always use the right one, or calculate your average weekly wage correctly. If you're receiving weekly checks, it's worth a second look.

Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Call (573) 499-0200.

Full breakdown of the new rates:

Missouri's 2026 workers' comp rates are out: max TTD and PTD $1,294.71/week, PPD $678.18, effective July 1, 2026. What the new maximums mean. (573) 499-0200.

06/05/2026

We have a new name.
After years of practicing as the Law Office of Chris Miller, we've rebranded to Bur Oak Injury Law — a name that better reflects what we actually do: fight for people who've been hurt at work or injured through someone else's negligence.
Same attorney. Same track record. Same commitment to never charging a fee unless we win.
If you or someone you know has been injured on the job or in an accident, we're here. Rooted deep. Built to hold.
📍 Columbia, Missouri |

Bur Oak Injury Law fights for injured workers and accident victims across central Missouri. Workers' comp, personal injury, and wrongful death. Call (573) 499-0200. No fee unless we win.

03/18/2026

What to do after a car crash in Missouri - 6 Steps To Protect Yourself

Been in a car accident in Missouri? Personal injury attorney Chris Miller walks you through the 6 most important steps to take right after a crash to protect...

03/09/2026

Hurt at work in Missouri? Here's how your settlement is actually calculated.

Most workers don't know that Missouri uses a body part value chart to calculate permanent partial disability (PPD) settlements — and the difference between a 10% and 20% disability rating on a back injury can be worth $19,000 or more.

Your settlement depends on three things: which body part was injured, your disability rating (assigned by a doctor), and your average weekly wage at the time of injury. We put together a full guide breaking down exactly how the formula works, what the body part chart looks like, and what steps happen between your injury and your check.

If you or someone you know was hurt on the job in Missouri, this is worth reading before signing anything.

Use Missouri's workers' compensation settlement chart to understand your PPD claim. Learn how the body part value chart, disability rating, and AWW determine your settlement. Free consultation.

02/24/2026

Do you know what your personal injury case is actually worth?
Most people don't — and insurance companies are counting on that.
We just published a detailed guide breaking down exactly how case value is determined in Missouri, including:
✔ Medical expenses (past and future)
✔ Lost wages and earning capacity
✔ Pain and suffering
✔ What insurance companies are really looking at
If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, this is worth a read before you talk to an insurance adjuster.
👉 https://centralmissourilegal.com/what-is-my-personal-injury-case-worth/
Free consultation • No fee unless we win • Available 24/7 • (573) 499-0200

12/11/2023

Winter weather like snow and sleet can make driving especially dangerous during the holidays. Luckily, we have just a few tips to keep you and your family more safe.

Learn more about tips to keep you safe when driving in the winter. For more help, call our knowledgeable legal team.