Business Details
Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Alton
Meyer Jensen PC is a dedicated personal injury law firm with over 90 years of combined legal experience. Our team of seasoned attorneys specializes in representing clients who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. We handle a wide range of cases including car accidents, trucking accidents, maritime law, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death. Our firm has a proven track record of recovering millions of dollars for clients through both settlements and jury verdicts. We pride ourselves on our courtroom readiness, having tried over 300 cases to verdict.Our approach combines compassionate service with aggressive advocacy to ensure clients receive the compensation they deserve. We serve clients across Madison, Jersey, Calhoun, and surrounding Illinois counties. Our attorneys are committed to upholding the constitutional right to trial by jury and will not hesitate to take cases to trial when necessary. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only collect fees if we win your case.
Services
Car Accidents
Trucking Accidents
Maritime Law
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Nursing Home Neglect
Product Liability
Catastrophic Injury
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of combined legal experience handling personal injury cases.
- Our attorneys have tried more than 300 cases to jury verdicts.
- We recover millions of dollars annually for injury victims and families.
- We maintain a compassionate, client-focused approach during difficult times.
- Our firm serves clients across Madison, Jersey, and Calhoun Illinois counties.
Services
Car Accidents
Our firm represents victims of car accidents caused by negligent drivers. We handle claims involving medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With extensive trial experience, we negotiate with insurance companies and litigate when necessary to secure fair compensation. Our attorneys understand the physical, financial, and emotional impact of auto accidents on victims and families.
Trucking Accidents
We handle cases involving large truck collisions, including 18-wheelers and commercial vehicles. Our team investigates federal regulations, driver logs, and accident reconstruction to prove liability. We pursue maximum compensation for severe injuries, permanent disabilities, and wrongful death claims resulting from trucking company negligence.
Maritime Law
Our attorneys represent maritime workers injured on vessels, barges, or offshore platforms. We handle Jones Act claims for deckhands, captains, and offshore workers suffering injuries from equipment failures, unsafe conditions, or employer negligence. We secure maintenance, medical care, and compensation for lost wages and permanent disabilities.
Medical Malpractice
We pursue claims against healthcare providers for surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, and medication mistakes. Our team works with medical experts to prove negligence and recover compensation for additional medical treatment, long-term care, and lost earning capacity caused by preventable medical errors.
Wrongful Death
We represent families who lost loved ones due to negligence. Our attorneys handle claims for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional damages. We investigate causes of death, prove liability, and hold responsible parties accountable in cases involving vehicle accidents, nursing home neglect, and workplace fatalities.
People
Brian W. Burge
Attorney
Brian W. Burge brings dedicated legal representation to personal injury victims. With a focus on trial preparation, he advocates for clients' rights in complex injury cases, leveraging courtroom experience to secure favorable outcomes through negotiation or litigation.
Craig J. Jensen
Partner
Craig J. Jensen combines legal expertise with compassionate client service. As a partner, he focuses on maximizing compensation for injury victims through strategic case management and aggressive trial advocacy when settlements prove inadequate.
S. Russell Meyer
Partner
S. Russell Meyer offers decades of legal experience in personal injury law. He specializes in complex cases requiring thorough investigation and expert testimony, committed to holding negligent parties accountable through jury verdicts or substantial settlements.
Questions
What types of cases does Meyer Jensen PC handle?
We handle car accidents, trucking collisions, maritime law claims, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to evaluate your case and discuss legal options.
How are attorney fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis – you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Can you handle complex injury cases?
Yes, we specialize in complex cases requiring expert testimony and extensive litigation experience.
Do you go to trial or settle cases?
We prepare every case for trial but negotiate settlements when appropriate to serve client interests.
