Take the Joplin Safety Pledge! Win a Phone Holder!
At Buchanan, Williams & O’Brien (BWO) Joplin law firm, we have helped to protect Joplin workers and drivers in the aftermath of injuries for over 40 years. These accidents, caused by the carelessness of others, can lead to significant harm and are often out of...
$1,500,000 Confidential Settlement Agreement
BWO resolved a case for a client with a $1,500,000 settlement, another great result for a great client.
Joplin Tornado Victims Win Settlement
On May 22, 2011, Joplin was hit by the worst tornado the city has ever seen. The path of destruction was far and wide, damaging businesses, homes, and causing injury. The large EF-5 twister that struck the city of Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011, killed over 150...
Car Accident With Uninsured Driver? You May Still Get Paid.
Every driver in Missouri is supposed to have the state minimum $25,000 liability policy. This minimum is often not enough to cover injuries suffered in a serious car accident. Even worse, many car accidents are caused by drivers who don't have any insurance at all. If...
Missouri Court of Appeals Win
If you are injured on the job because of the fault of someone other than your employer, you can bring a personal injury action against the person/company at fault. A complication in this type of lawsuit is that the employer/insurer that paid benefits has a right to be...
$255,000 Permanent Total Disability Win
BWO, a personal injury law firm in Joplin, Missouri, recovered $255,000 in workers' compensation benefits for a client who was injured on-the-job. We filed a workers' compensation claim for our client when fell at work and suffered a compound fracture that extended...