Personal Injury 

 We represent people and their families who have been seriously injured or killed due to the negligence or reckless conduct of individuals, organizations or corporations.  Such injuries include:

·        Traumatic Brain injuries

·        Spinal cord injuries

·        Spine fractures

·        Extremity fractures

·        Neck injuries

·        Back injuries

·        Nerve injuries

·        Joint injuries

·        Musculoligamentous injuries

·        Burns

Motor Vehicle Accidents/Semi-Truck Crashes

  We represent the victims of motor vehicle accidents, providing assistance in dealing with insurance companies, and securing fair and just compensation for injuries, medical bills, lost wages and other damages.   We help people and their families who have suffered injury or death in motor vehicle accidents and semi-truck crashes through the negligence and careless conduct of other drivers, including situations such as:

·         Alcohol and drug-related accidents;

·         Rear-end collisions, intersection and wrong-side-of road accidents;

·         Rollover accidents;

·        Uninsured and underinsured motorists' claims against insurance companies;

·         Wrongful death claims

·         Motorcycle accidents;

·        Trucking accidents, including those involving tractor-trailers and commercial motor carriers;

Wrongful Death

  We represent families who have lost loved ones through accidental death caused directly or indirectly by the negligence or actions of an individual or other entity, including:

·        Motor vehicle accidents and Semi-truck crashes 

·        Workplace accidents

·        On-premises accidents

      Workers' Compensation

  We assist injured workers in navigating the rules and regulations of the workers' compensation system, providing a strong advocate for their rights.  Such injuries include:         

·        Back injuries, head injuries, knee injuries, neck injuries and shoulder injuries

·         Burns and injuries suffered in fires and explosions

·         Carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive motion injuries

·         Chemical burns and toxic chemical exposure

·         Disfigurement and scarring

     Products Liability

We represent those who have suffered injuries due to unsafe or harmful products designed, manufactured or sold by another person or company, including:

• Pharmaceutical products

• Medical products or devices

• Firearms

• Machinery and tools

• Motor vehicles

• Defective tires and wheels

                  Civil Trial Practice

We represent plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation, including:

·        Contract disputes, including non-payment and non-performance issues

·        Disputes with individuals over property, land and easements

·        Disputes with private agencies

·        Disputes with governmental agencies

      Criminal Defense

We offer extensive experience in representing those charged with crimes in venues throughout northeast Missouri, including:

• Felonies

• Misdemeaners

• Homicide

• Manslaughter

• Assault

• Other crimes against persons

• Crimes against property

• Theft offenses

• Sex offenses

• Drug offenses

The Benson Law Firm LLC has been successful in challenging arrests, searches and seizures, and incriminating statements based on violations of constitutional protections including the 4^th, 5^th, and 14^th Amendments to the United States Constitution and the Missouri Constitution.

                    DWI and Other Traffic Violations

We represent people charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While Revoked and other traffic violations.  We seek to help clients retain their driving privileges, where possible, and to keep their record as free of conviction of moving violations as possible.