At the Smithpeters Law Firm LLC, we specialize in many different types and areas of injury law such as auto accidents, work injury’s, medical malpractice, defective products, and wrongful death claims. We represent injured victims in all counties and cities throughout the Southern Illinois area. If you have been injured due to the fault or negligence of someone else you can count on our attorneys and investigators to protect your rights and work for you.
We handle all injury and wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis which means there is never a legal fee unless and until there is a recovery for you. If there is not a recovery, there is not a fee. We offer Free Consultation’s for all injury claims so do not hesitate to call us. Our Southern Illinois injury law firm is ready to serve you now.
The Smithpeters Law Firm LLC has attorneys and investigators who are readily available to begin the investigation of your accident immediately. It is extremely important to speak with a lawyer immediately after a serious injury or wrongful death due to the fault of a third party. Our lawyers will maximize the value of your case and will be sure you get the compensation and results you are legally entitled to.
Car Accident
It is important to not speak with the adverse driver’s insurance company and to speak with an attorney via our free consultation prior to moving forward with an injury claim. Insurance companies will call and request recorded statements. Please contact us to take care of this for you and we’ll get it resolved through either settlement, mediation or trial.
Wrongful Death
In the case of a wrongful death of your family member, our team will immediately begin gathering all evidence available in order to preserve the evidence for a potential trial. Whether it’s a car accident, defective product or drug, failed surgery or other cause to the death our lawyers will fight vigorously and aggressively to ensure that you and your family receive the maximum amount of compensation you deserve and that justice is served. Call our Southern Illinois Personal Injury Attorney today!
If your loved one or a family member is killed in an accident or intentionally due to the fault of another person, professional, or company, you and your family may be entitled to compensation. Illinois Law allows the family of the deceased to prosecute and pursue claims against the responsible party. We have experience and have successfully prosecuted and recovered wrongful death damages for our clients and their families.
Our aggressive and persistent team will fight for you and you not have to deal with fees unless you receive compensation or an award. Do not wait to contact us, and immediacy is important to preserve the evidence of any claim or lawsuit. We provide free case reviews for all wrongful death cases so even if you have questions or concerns of the nature of your loved ones death do not hesitate to contact us as we will answer all death case related questions you or your family may have for free. We will only take a fee out of money we win for you and your family.
Semi and Truck Accident
The causes of these truck accidents can vary from driver fatigue to distracted driving, however, these types of road accidents frequently cause the most serious injuries. Thus, the damages in these cases can be substantial in the case of a commercial truck accident. Our Southern Illinois Personal Injury Attorneys are ready to help you obtain the compensation that you deserve.
Motorcycle Accident
Bicycle Accident
Medical Malpractice
If you or a loved one is the victim of negligent medical care then Illinois law provides that you have the burden of proving the care that they received was not up to the standard of care in the community. If the standard is met or the facts show that the medical care was not up to the standard of care then you or your family may be able to recover damages related to medical expenses, lost income or wages, disability, emotional damages, pain and suffering and more. These cases can be significant as they are typically life altering occurrences.
Product Liability
In Illinois, there are three types or legal theories of product defects that make a product unreasonably dangerous and not safe for the public: design defects, manufacturing defects, and defects in marketing or warning defects.
A design defect is a flaw that is inherent in the design of the product. A plaintiff must show that there was a reasonable alternative design that would have been safer than the original design.
A manufacturing defect is a mistake in the manufacturing or assembly of a product where the products deviates from its original or intended design.
A marketing defect occurs when a manufacturer or seller fails to warn the consumer about the possible about the possible dangers of using the product. Even if labeled, the warning can sometimes be inadequate if the consumer is not provided or informed about the products inherent dangers.
At the Smithpeters Law Firm our Southern Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers are committed to consumer safety and ready to fight for you and your family when dangerous or defective products and devices cause the harm and injury.
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall
Dog Bites
Employment Law
Retaliatory Discharge
Municipal and Public Entity Law
Bank Foreclosures and Collections
Other Areas Include Real Estate, Business, Family Law, Adoption, Criminal Law and More
Our law firm and lawyers offer multiple other legal services and representation other than personal injury. We represent buyers and sellers of real estate and land transactions along evictions and landlord tenant rights. If you are in need of estate planning, will, or probate we can help. We are experienced in business formation and business litigation. We also represent individuals or families in other areas such as adoption, family law, divorce, criminal and DUI.
Accidents and injuries will have a lasting impact on your health and financial welfare. It is extremely important to speak with an experience attorney immediately after an accident to decide what your best option may be. If you have questions about your case or are ready to move forward with a case, begin the process today by contacting our Southern Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers at the Smithpeters Law Firm LLC for a free injury consultation with our attorney.
The Smithpeters Law Firm LLC helps individuals and families with personal injury and medical malpractice cases across Illinois in such cities as: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale and Mt. Vernon. Many of our cases involve car accidents, defective products and truck accidents occurring in: Mt. Vernon, Benton, Jonesboro, and Herrin Illinois. Our Southern Illinois Personal Injury Attorneys regularly litigate injury cases in the following counties: Saline, Williamson, Jackson, and Franklin. Our attorneys also service: Union, Jefferson, Hamilton, Pope, Gallatin, Hardin, Johnson and White Counties.