Dean C. Nichols

Nichols & Associates

26+ Years

Legal Experience

About Dean C. Nichols

Dean C. Nichols has dedicated over two decades to practicing and litigating in the field of personal injury law. His expertise encompasses automobile accidents, premises liability, complex trucking, medical malpractice, product liability, and general civil litigation. As lead counsel, Dean has successfully represented clients in complex, multimillion-dollar jury trials in both Missouri and Illinois, achieving favorable verdicts.

Dean's strategic and assertive approach in the courtroom is backed by his extensive experience, ensuring that his clients' cases are resolved effectively. His professional excellence has earned him an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available from this prestigious organization.

In 2020, Dean was recognized as one of America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys. This exclusive selection is by invitation only, highlighting the nation's most outstanding litigators in high-value personal injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, product liability, and medical malpractice cases. Only the top 100 qualifying attorneys in each state are honored with this membership.

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury

Products Liability

Animal & Dog Bites

Brain Injury

Car Accidents

Construction Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Premises Liability

Truck Accidents

Wrongful Death

Drugs & Medical Devices

Motor Vehicle Defects

Toxic Torts

Missouri Car Accident Laws

Understanding Missouri's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:

Statute of Limitations

5 years

Time limit to file a claim

Negligence Rule

pure comparative fault

How fault is determined

Min. Insurance (BI/PD)

$25K/$50K/$25K

Per person/per accident/property

Insurance System

At-Fault

At-fault driver's insurance pays

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas of law does Dean C. Nichols specialize in?

Dean specializes in personal injury law, including automobile accidents, premises liability, complex trucking, medical malpractice, and product liability.

What is Dean C. Nichols's rating with Martindale-Hubbell?

Dean holds an AV rating, which is the highest rating an attorney can receive from Martindale-Hubbell.

Has Dean C. Nichols received any notable recognitions?

Yes, he was selected to America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys in 2020.