Hughes Law Firm is a distinguished personal injury and wrongful death practice based in Carbondale, Illinois, serving Southern Illinois and surrounding regions since 1989. Specializing in aggressive legal representation for injury victims, the firm stands out for its record-setting verdicts and settlements, including multiple multi-million dollar results in medical malpractice, vehicle crashes, and workplace injury cases.
Led by Attorney R. Courtney Hughes, a seasoned trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience, the firm focuses exclusively on representing individuals against insurance companies and corporations. Their approach combines financial strength, meticulous preparation, and a commitment to one-on-one client service, ensuring clients receive fair compensation without upfront fees—payment is only collected upon successful recovery.
Services Offered
- Personal injury law
- Wrongful death claims
- Vehicle crashes and accidents (car, truck, van, bus collisions)
- Medical malpractice (OB/GYN, hospital liability, misdiagnosis, surgical errors, amputation cases)
- Workplace injuries and workers’ compensation
- Construction accidents
- Product failure and liability (defective products, tire failures)
- Slip and fall accidents
- Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) cases
- Premises liability
- Employer negligence cases
The firm serves clients throughout Southern Illinois, including Carbondale, Murphysboro, Marion, and numerous counties such as Jackson, Williamson, Franklin, and Fayette. They are also admitted to practice in Missouri, Kentucky, and Indiana on a pro hac vice basis, and handle cases in federal courts including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.
