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Wood River Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Lawyers

Illinois Injury Attorneys

At the law firm of Short & Smith, P.C., our mission is to help injured people throughout Illinois and Missouri get the financial support necessary to move forward with their lives.

Our lawyers help in every way we can, whether that means pursuing workers' compensation for a workplace accident victim, compensation for a personal injury victim, Social Security benefits for a disabled person or all of the above. If you or a loved one has been injured, we will make certain that no opportunity is missed to maximize your financial recovery.

One-on-One Attention in Every Case

We understand that you are facing one of the most challenging times in your life. Not only do you have physical pain to deal with, you also have to deal with the stress of lost wages and medical bills. We are here to relieve as much stress as possible, as soon as possible. When you retain us, you will have an experienced lawyer on your side and access to us whenever you need us. Your questions will be answered, your concerns will be addressed and you will remain updated about the progress of your case. We will do whatever we can to help you.

We have decades of experience on our side. Over the years, our attorneys have built an impressive record of success. Learn more about our settlements and verdicts.

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

The sooner you get in touch with us, the sooner we can begin pursuing the money you need. To discuss your case with our Wood River workers' compensation and personal injury attorneys, call us at 800-421-0960 or send us an e-mail.

All workplace accident, personal injury and Social Security cases are handled on a contingency basis. You do not have to pay any attorneys fees unless we get you the money you need.

Settlements & Verdicts
  • May, 2012 Keith Short setttles Illinois workers' compensation case for $150,000 for Alton Mental Health employee claim
  • May, 2012 Keith Short settles Illinois workers' compensation act claim for $65,000
  • April, 2012 Keith Short received settlement offer of $150,000 from State of Illinois for injured state trooper
  • April, 2012 Noel Smith settles auto accident claim for $75,000
  • April, 2012 Keith Short gets State of Illinois to accept workers' death claim as compensible. Widow will receive 25 years of benefits or $500,000 which is greater
  • April, 2012 Keith Short settles Illinois malpractice claim for $20,000
  • April 2012, Keith Short settles Illinois workers' compensation claim for $250,000
  • March 2012, Keith Short settles medical malpractice claim for $135,000
  • March 2012, Noel Smith settles auto claim for $135,000
  • March 2011, Keith Short and Noel Smith settle auto claim for $100,000
  • February 2012 Keith Short wins workers' compensation trial. Award is $42,500 and medical expenses
  • February, 2012 Noel Smith settles premises liability lawsuit for $60,000
  • February 2012, Noel Smith settles personal injury lawsuit for $200,000 for a woman injured when on public transportation
  • January, 2012 Noel Smith settles premises liability lawsuits for $25,000 and $30,000
  • December, 2011 Noel Smith settles Missouri auto accident lawsuit for $140,000
  • March 2011: Attorney Keith Short settles workers’ compensation case for $150,000.00 in wage differential.
  • Jan. 2011: Keith Short settles personal injury/workers’ compensation case for an injured construction worker for $225,000.00
  • Oct. 2010: Auto accident jury awards injured driver $175,000.00 Keith Short received a jury verdict for a client injured while swerving his car to avoid the defendant’s horses.
  • May 2010: Workers’ Compensation case settles for $500,000.00: Keith Short settled an Illinois workers’ compensation case proving his client’s Parkinson’s Disease was caused or aggravated by his exposure to welding fumes on the job. Research suggests this is the first time Parkinson’s Disease was tied to employment exposure. This settlement was in addition to a separate fund for future medical expenses.
  • Feb. 2010: Workers’ Compensation case settles for $190,000.00 for a worker with a spinal injury. Employer paid an additional $240,000 in medical bills and $38,000 for future medical bills.
  • Family members recovery $130,000 for automobile accident (June 2011).
  • Single plaintiff recovers $75,000 for automobile accident (July 2011).
  • Workers' Compensation Settlements (1): August 2011 $225,000.
  • Workers' Compensation Settlement (1): June 2011 $125,000.
  • Workers' Compensation Settlement (1): April 2011 $92,500.
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Contact Information

Short & Smith, P.C.
515 E Madison Ave.
Wood River, IL 62095

Phone: 618-254-0055
Toll Free: 800-421-0960
Fax: 618-254-1272
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