Belleville, Illinois Personal Injury Attorneys
Our Lawyers Stand Up for the Injured in Our Communities
When an unexpected injury disrupts your life, you deserve a law firm that knows how to protect your rights and move your case forward with confidence. At Sedey Harper Westhoff, we bring more than 40 years of combined legal experience to every personal injury case, and we use that knowledge to help injured people in Belleville understand their legal options and pursue a fair recovery. You can count on us to provide steady guidance, clear communication, and a commitment to representing you from day one.
If you are looking for a personal injury attorney in Belleville, contact us online or call (314) 819-0963 today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help.
Personal Injury Case Types We Handle
Personal injury law covers a wide range of accidents and incidents caused by another party’s negligence. Our team represents clients from all backgrounds and occupations, and we are equipped to take on claims against individuals, companies, insurance carriers, and employers of all sizes. Whether your case involves a single negligent driver or a large corporation, we are prepared to advocate for your rights with dedication and experience.
Types of personal injury cases we handle include:
- Bicycle accidents
- Bus accidents
- Car accidents
- Catastrophic injuries
- Construction site accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Premises liability
- Product liability
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Truck accidents
- Wrongful death
Compensation You May Pursue Through a Personal Injury Claim
A personal injury claim can help you seek compensation for the financial and personal impact of an injury. While the specific types of damages available will depend on the facts of your case, the law generally allows injured individuals to pursue several categories of losses.
Potential forms of compensation in a personal injury claim include:
- Medical expenses, including future anticipated treatment
- Lost income and diminished future earning capacity
- Property damage related to the incident
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Miscellaneous losses and harm
Because every case is different, we take a careful and individualized approach to evaluating damages. We can review medical records, assess financial documentation, consult with appropriate professionals when needed, and work closely with you to understand how your injury has affected your daily life. This comprehensive evaluation helps us pursue the full value of compensation available under Illinois law.
Contingency Fees for Personal Injury Claims
- We advise you about whether you have a case and how strong it is.
- We help you negotiate for severance or a better severance package.
- We file charges for you with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Missouri Commission on Human Rights, and the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
- We prosecute your case in state and federal court for a just result.
We Get Results!
Our clients say we are smart, hard-working, aggressive advocates, who will fight for your rights.
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"I have the utmost respect for Sedey Harper Westhoff."
They are a unique group of smart, talented, dedicated and passionate attorneys working together to represent their clients with the highest degree of legal expertise, and to make a positive difference in the world. Their work is unparalleled.
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"The counsel that I received from Sedey Harper Westhoff during each phase of my discrimination and retaliation case was excellent."
The professionalism and knowledge exhibited, and the personal touch my family received, was comforting during a very difficult time in my life.
- Rickey D. -
"You don’t just get one attorney… you get an entire firm on your side. I can’t recommend them highly enough."
Their reputation with the court system and the opposing firm / defendant spoke volumes in getting this case to a winning settlement. Most importantly, they are real people in a sea of so many attorneys.
- Terry H.