Our Joplin Personal Injury Attorneys Provide The Support You Need For Your Case
When you are seeking justice after an accident, you want enthusiastic, aggressive representation. You want experience. You want Missouri straight talk and honest answers to your questions. You want proven lawyers who will help you and your family through this difficult situation. You want Wood & Peterson, LLC.
From our offices in Joplin, Neosho and Tina, our highly rated personal injury attorneys can assist you in pursuing maximum compensation following a car wreck, work injury, wrongful death or any other type of injury.
Don’t Take On The Insurance Company Alone
After an injury, the insurance company and its swarm of attorneys and adjustors will try to minimize your injury. They will try to convince you to settle your claim for the smallest amount of money and benefits possible. Don’t try to battle the insurance company’s army by yourself. Stop them in their tracks with a show-me lawyer.
We take on insurance attorneys and adjustors every day to pursue maximum results for our clients. Our attorneys know how to fight and what it takes to win. Our team has a long track record of big victories in personal injury matters.
Comprehensive Support From Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers
With decades of legal experience, our team is prepared to help with all kinds of personal injury cases, including those involving:
- Car, truck, motorcycle bicycle and other auto accidents
- Defective, dangerous, or unsafe products/product liability
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Construction accidents
- Nursing home abuse / elder abuse
- Catastrophic injuries
- Fatal injuries
We also help victims of on-the-job injuries pursue workers’ compensation benefits.
Turn to us for powerful and honest support backed by extensive legal knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Cases
You may have questions about your personal injury claim. At NAPNAME in Joplin, Missouri, we can speak to your concerns. Here are some frequently asked questions to start with:
What should I do immediately after an accident?
After an accident, there are several steps you should take. Typically, the first is calling the police so that there is a police report of the accident. This report will be helpful during a personal injury claim.
You should also consider getting medical help – even if you do not feel injured. Some injuries are not obvious and may not be easily identified without medical attention. Seeing a doctor also provides critical medical evidence for your injury claim.
If you are able, collect accident evidence right away, such as photos or video of the scene and the damage. Once you have talked to the police and gotten a medical examination, speak with a personal injury lawyer about your legal rights and compensation eligibility.
What are the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Missouri?
Your accident may have just happened, and you may still be recovering from your injuries. Once you are ready, you can file a personal injury claim. In Missouri, the statute of limitations for a personal injury case is five years. Waiting any longer than that will likely prevent you from getting compensation.
How is fault determined in a personal injury case in Missouri?
It is decided through a comparative negligence system. What this means is that each party is given some amount of fault that could ultimately determine the amount of damages a party could recover. Parties are responsible for paying their percentage of fault. Our attorneys can help gather and examine evidence to help prove the fault of the other party or lower your percentage.
What kind of damages can I get in a personal injury case?
A successful personal injury case can yield the maximum allowable compensation. Potential damages include medical expenses, property damage, pain and suffering, lost wages and funeral costs, to name just a few.
Contact Us For A Free Consultation
Getting in touch with us comes with no risks. Initial consultations are free, and we charge nothing for our services unless you get a win. To set up your no-cost review of your personal injury, call 417-658-1131 or send us a message. Thank you for reaching out!