Buchanan, Williams & O’Brien, P.C.
1105 E. 32nd Street, Suite 5, Joplin, Missouri 64804, Joplin, MO 64804
About Buchanan, Williams & O’Brien, P.C.
Buchanan, Williams & O’Brien, P.C. is a personal injury and workers' compensation law firm with a specific focus on representing injured truck drivers. The firm serves clients across Missouri and Illinois from its offices in St. Louis, Joplin, and Springfield. With nearly 50 years of experience, its three attorneys handle cases including trucking injuries, product liability, and medical malpractice. Charles Buchanan holds an AV Preeminent rating, and the firm has secured multiple six and seven-figure settlements for clients.
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Notable Case Results
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$1M
Trucker Injury
Truck driver client suffered serious disabling injuries after being run over by a skid steer during trailer loading. Despite disputes over employer and insurance, the case settled for the $1,000,000 policy limit.
$925,000
Truck Accident
Two truck drivers were injured in a collision with another tractor-trailer. The firm sued two negligent trucking companies, overcoming initial claims of non-serious injuries and denial of fault. The case settled for $925,000.
$600,000
Trucker Injury
Truck driver client was seriously injured in Florida when cargo fell on him. The firm filed a case against the shipper, proving their fault with an expert. The case settled for $600,000 shortly before trial. A workers' compensation carrier's $360,000 reimbursement claim was reduced to less than $50,000 after a trial.
$550,000
Car Accident
Client suffered serious injuries in a car crash. The negligent driver had $50,000 insurance, and the client had $500,000 underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage. The firm secured the full $500,000 UIM policy limit after an initial lower offer. Also successfully resolved health insurance reimbursement claims and medical bills.
$180,000
Truck Accident
Truck driver client was rear-ended on I-70 in Illinois by a heavy tow truck, causing back and leg injuries. The firm secured a $40,000 workers' compensation settlement and a $140,000 personal injury settlement against the negligent tow truck driver and employer.
$1M
Product Liability
Truck driver sustained severe injuries, including Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS), when her truck's air-ride seat collapsed after hitting a pothole. The manufacturer settled the product liability case for over $1 million just before trial.