Personal Injury Lawyer Columbia, MO

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Personal Injury Lawyer in Columbia, MO. Halvorsen Klote represents clients in Columbia, the Greater St. Louis area and Southern Illinois. Our personal injury lawyer team understands how difficult it is to deal with a personal injury claim if you or a loved one have been injured, you can't work, and if the medical bills are piling up. We take a client-centered approach and offer the same high quality legal advocacy large insurance companies have. Call us today at 866-382-4167 or contact us online for a free consultation.

Personal Injury Claims in Columbia, MO

There are over 97.9 million emergency room visits and 24.8 million physician office visits for unintentional injuries, and more than 200,000 unintentional deaths in the U.S. each year. This includes car and truck accidents, slip and falls, and other injuries that lead to death. It's important for survivors to get legal representation as soon as they're able to. A talented Columbia, MO personal injury lawyer will know how to best proceed and seek compensation for your injuries.

Personal Injury Cases We Take on in Columbia, MO

If you were injured in a auto accident in Columbia, MO, sustained an overuse injury at work, or were not given proper care by a doctor, you might be eligible compensation. Halvorsen Klote's attorneys have devoted themselves to helping those injured through no fault of their own in the Columbia area. Learn more about Halvorsen Klote's history and success on the testimonials page.

Our Columbia, MO personal injury lawyer firm takes on many different personal injury case-types, including:

• Car Accidents — With over 35,000 traffic-related deaths pear year and millions of accidents, automobile accidents make up 60% of personal injury claims.
• Work-Related Accidents — Employment injuries can include faulty equipment, lapses in training, slip and falls, fires, overexertion and more.
• Dog Bites — More than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the U.S.. Dog bites are dangerous for people of all ages. A dog bite leads to emotional distress, disfigurement, deep tissue issues and other injuries. Your Columbia, MO personal injury Lawyer at Halvorsen Klote will likely pursue a strict liability claim against the person controlling the dog.
• Wrongful Death — Wrongful death claims in Illinois and Missouri are eligible for the closest immediate family members. You are eligible for compensation for a wide range of factors in a wrongful death lawsuit, including loss of guidance and funeral expenses.
• Other Claims — Swimming pool accidents, slip and fall, pedestrian accidents and other bodily injuries may mean you are entitled to compensation in Missouri or Illinois.

What Compensation Can I Receive for My Columbia, MO Personal Injury Claim?

Depending on what state you're in, you may be able to collect a number of different damages. Both special damages and general damages factor in medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages or lost earning capacity, and others. Halvorsen Klote also makes claims for out-of-pocket costs (transportation to and from medical appointments, home assistance, etc.), damage to your vehicle, and any other financial, physical or emotional loss due to negligence. We fight until you receive every penny owed to you.

If you want to get the most compensation possible after an injury, it's crucial to reach out to our personal injury lawyers as soon as possible after an accident. Our firm will help you get full medical care, make the insurance company be fair, and help you gather police documentation if necessary. It's imperative not to wait to take action after an accident, even if you are grieving a lost loved one or you are suffering financial and medical hardship. Each state has its own statute of limitations, which the timeline for how quickly an injury claim must be filed.

You can learn more about personal injury law in our FAQs. We pride ourselves on providing a high level of professionalism to those injured by another's negligence. Accidental injuries are now the leading cause of death for people under 35, and hundreds of thousands of people are hurt at work, at home or at their friend's house, or in vehicles and many other places every year.

Columbia, MO Personal Injury Lawyer: Frequently Asked Questions

To get fairly compensated, you're (with the help of an attorney) going to need to accomplish a few things. To win a tort (injury) case, you're going to have to prove negligence, cause in fact, fault and how the injury has affected you financially, emotionally and physically. Below are a few questions you might ask about your claim:

• How much does it cost to hire a lawyer? You do not have to pay anything up-front to retain our services. Put simply, our Columbia, MO personal injury lawyers are paid with a percentage of any case victory — called a contingency fee — and you only pay if there is a successful resolution to your claim.
• What should I do after an accident? The first step is to get medical assistance. Medical records are extremely important if you are filing a claim and trying to win a settlement. Even if you do not have serious symptoms, having a written document will help your case.
• How much is my case worth? How much money you receive will depend on your injuries impacted your life. Damages can include things like lost earning potential, pain and suffering, medical bills, loss of consortium, emotional distress, and others.
• What do I need to give my lawyer? The more information the better. Pictures of the accident, witness testimonies, how much time you had to take off work, names and addresses, and other information are crucial for winning a personal injury claim. This documentation helps us justify financial damages.
• What should I ask my lawyer? There's a few things you should ask before deciding on a law firm. For example, Do you have experience with this specific accident claim? Do you go to trial? What's your fee? What is the monetary value of my claim? How long does it take to get a settlement? Do I have a case if I'm partially at-fault? Do you believe in the merits of my claim? Why? Again, the more information the better.

Take a look at the other types of cases we handle in Columbia, MO?

• Fatal Car Accident Lawyer
• Auto Accident Attorney
• Bike Wreck Lawyer
• What to Do After a Car Accident
• Premises Liability Attorneys
• Automobile Injury Attorney
• Motorcycle Accidents Attorney
• Lawyer for Bicycle Accident
• Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
• Injury Claim Lawyer

Halvorsen Klote

The personal injury attorneys at Halvorsen Klote are dedicated to helping those who need it most. A catastrophic injury can have lasting effects, like financial losses, losing time off work, and other hardships for your family. It's our job at HK Law to provide the same standard of high-quality legal advocacy insurance companies have to victims and their families. Don't wait to contact a personal injury lawyer in Columbia, MO now for a complimentary case evaluation.

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Our practice area includes both the Greater St. Louis area and Southern Illinois. Below, you can find a full list of the major cities we serve:

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