Injury Attorney in Crestwood, MO

The personal injury attorneys at HK Law have handled countless claims for victims in the Crestwood, MO area. Below are a few of the most common types of injury cases our firm comes up against:

• Car, Truck and Motorcycle Accidents — Motor vehicle accidents account for about 1.9 million injuries each year (and about 30,000 fatalities). Many of these accidents involve large trucks, speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving and intersections.
• Premises Liability — These cases often involve dog bites, defective “conditions,” fires, toxins, slips and falls, ice and other hazards that cause injuries on someone’s premises.
• Workers’ Compensation Claims — According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2021 there were 2,607,900 recorded injuries or illnesses that occurred on the job, and over 5,000 employment-related deaths. Workplace injuries include chemical exposure, repetitive motion and even losing a body part. It is important to contact a knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorney if you’ve been injured on the job.
• Product Liability — Products that are not designed, manufactured and marketed properly can cause serious harm. There may be manufacturing defects, failure to include warnings, and even design errors that lead to injuries. Nationwide in 2021, 11.7 millions people visited the emergency room for injuries resulting from defective products. Defective products can include poor brakes on a car, children’s toys and other everyday items.
• Medical Malpractice — Another common cause behind personal injury claims, medical malpractice is often related to surgical mistakes, failure to diagnose, prescribing the wrong medication and birth injuries.