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Wood River Car Accident Lawyers

Illinois Car Crash Attorneys

Insurance issues are at the heart of every car accident case. In order to be successful, a lawyer needs to understand much more than how to prove that a negligent driver caused an accident. In-depth knowledge of insurance coverage is necessary in order to maximize compensation for the victim of a motor vehicle accident.

At the Southern Illinois law firm of Short & Smith, P.C., we bring decades of experience to car accident cases. Our understanding of insurance runs deep, because our lawyers' backgrounds include representing insurance companies on the defense side. We know everything about insurance law that our opponents know, if not more, and we use that knowledge to overcome insurance companies and get accident victims the money they need.

In addition to car accidents, we also handle:

What Caused the Car Accident?

Have you or a loved one been injured in a rear-end collision caused by an inattentive driver trying to send text messages while behind the wheel? Did the negligent driver run a stop sign or a stop light? Was the negligent driver speeding or talking on a cell phone? Through careful investigation, we will determine the cause of the accident and take the appropriate action.

Drunk Driving Accidents and Dram Shop Claims

When an accident is caused by a drunk driver, the drunk driver may not be the only party responsible for the collision. If the drunk driver was over-served at a bar or nightclub, we may take action for that establishment's negligence as well. Our lawyers take care to review every possible opportunity to maximize your compensation.

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

To discuss your case with our Wood River car accident attorneys, call us at 800-421-0960 or send us an e-mail.

All auto accident 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
  • 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.
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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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