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Personal Injury
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible for significant compensation. Don’t face your injury alone. The team of personal injury attorneys at Eng & Woods is ready to help. You can schedule a free consultation about your injury today.
What a Personal Injury Attorney Does for You
Injury cases are rarely simple. Medical bills pile up, insurers push back and the legal process can feel overwhelming when you are still recovering. Our attorneys handle the legal side so you can focus on your health.
When you work with Eng & Woods, you get:
- A thorough investigation into how your injury happened and who is responsible
- Clear, compassionate communication at every stage of your case
- Aggressive representation in settlement negotiations or at trial
We handle a wide range of personal injury cases across Missouri, including car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice and defective product injuries.
Learn more about what you should look for in a personal injury attorney.
Slip and Fall & Premises Liability
Property owners in Missouri are legally responsible for keeping their premises safe for public and private use. If you’ve suffered an injury and believe it was due to a property owner’s negligence, oversight or carelessness, you may be entitled to compensation.
A premises liability attorney will help you determine:
- The property owner’s burden of proof
- That there was a legitimate hazard
- How the hazard caused your injury
- How much responsibility the property owner or manager had in your accident
- How much compensation you are owed for your medical costs, lost wages and pain
An experienced premises liability lawyer who understands Missouri’s standards for property owner liability can make the difference between a dismissed claim and a fair settlement.
Learn more about how a personal injury lawyer can help in a slip and fall case.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice happens when a doctor, nurse, pharmacist or other healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care and that failure causes harm. These cases are among the most complex in personal injury law, requiring expert testimony, detailed medical records review and a deep understanding of healthcare regulations.
The medical malpractice attorneys at Eng & Woods in Missouri have seen many medical malpractice cases and have helped numerous clients hold medical professionals accountable. We are ready to help you get fair compensation for your injury so you can recover.
See how an experienced attorney can help prove medical negligence in your case.
Product Liability
Using a product as intended should never put you in the hospital. When a defective design, manufacturing flaw or inadequate warning causes an injury, the manufacturer, distributor or retailer may be legally responsible. You shouldn’t have to fear injury from using a product. If you’ve been injured by a defective product, you need a personal injury attorney in your corner.
Eng & Woods collects the documentation needed to hold companies accountable, from incident reports and product recall records to expert analysis of the defect itself. We build the liability case while you focus on recovering.
Learn more about the importance of consulting a personal injury attorney after a product-related injury.
Get the Compensation You Deserve.
Whether your injury happened in a parking lot, a hospital or because of a product that should never have been on store shelves, it’s time to get in touch with the experienced attorneys at Eng & Woods in Columbia, MO to secure the compensation you deserve. Visit our contact page or call 573-874-4190 to schedule your free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Missouri?
Many factors go into determining the appropriate statute of limitations for a lawsuit in Missouri. Different time limits apply to lawsuits claiming personal injury, intentional torts, wrongful death, and lawsuits brought on behalf of minors. As a general rule though,
Missouri’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims is five years, meaning you must file within five years of discovering your injury. That window is longer than many states, but waiting creates real risks. Evidence fades, witnesses become harder to locate and insurance companies can use the delay against you. Medical malpractice claims follow a shorter timeline, giving injured patients just two years to initiate a lawsuit. If your injury involves a government entity, the deadlines can be even tighter. The safest step is to speak with a personal injury attorney in Missouri as soon as possible after an accident so your rights are protected from the start.
What if I was partly at fault for my accident?
Being partially responsible for an accident does not disqualify you from recovering compensation in Missouri. Missouri follows a pure comparative negligence system, which allows individuals to recover damages after an accident even if they are partially at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, but there is no cutoff point. Even if a jury finds that you were 99% responsible for an incident, you are still legally entitled to recover the remaining 1% of your damages from the other negligent party. Insurance companies know this rule and often work to inflate your share of blame to lower their payout. An experienced personal injury attorney at Eng & Woods can push back on those tactics and fight to keep your assigned fault as low as the facts support.
What evidence should I bring to my consultation?
The more documentation you can bring, the faster your attorney can assess the strength of your claim. Useful items include any photos or video of the accident scene, medical records and bills related to your injury, a copy of any police or incident report, insurance information for all parties involved and records of any lost wages or missed work. If you have correspondence with an insurance adjuster, bring that too. If you do not have all of these things, do not let that stop you from calling.
What damages can I recover in a Missouri personal injury case?
Missouri law allows injured people to seek compensation for both economic and non-economic losses. Economic damages cover the direct financial costs of your injury, including medical bills, future treatment costs, lost wages and reduced earning capacity. Non-economic damages address the broader harm you have suffered, including physical pain, emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life. To receive compensation under the doctrine of negligence, you must first prove that someone else was at fault in causing your injury and that their actions were directly responsible for the harm you experienced. Every case is different, and the specific damages available depend on the facts and circumstances of your injury. A free consultation with Eng & Woods is the best way to understand what your case may be worth.
What should I do immediately after an injury caused by someone else's negligence?
Your first priority is your health. Seek medical attention right away, even if your injuries seem minor, because some conditions worsen over time and a gap in treatment can be used against you later. If you are able, document the scene with photos, collect contact information from any witnesses and report the incident to the appropriate party, whether that is a property owner, employer or law enforcement. Avoid giving recorded statements to insurance adjusters before speaking with an attorney, as those statements can be used to minimize your claim. The personal injury attorneys at Eng & Woods offer free consultations, so you can get clear legal guidance before making any decisions that could affect your recovery.