Law Office of Buchanan, Williams & O’Brien is a distinguished regional law firm specializing in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases, with offices in Joplin, St. Louis, and Springfield. Founded in 1984, the firm has built a reputation for exceptional client service, high-stakes litigation, and a commitment to treating every client with dignity and respect. Their team includes multiple Super Lawyers, an attorney with U.S. Supreme Court experience, and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell.
The firm operates on a contingency fee basis for personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and workers’ compensation cases, meaning clients pay nothing unless money is recovered. With over 40 years of experience, they focus on representing injured clients against insurance companies and negligent parties, offering free consultations and services such as hospital and home visits. They serve clients throughout Missouri and the United States, with particular emphasis on Jasper County and southwest Missouri.
Services Offered
- Personal Injury
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Construction Accidents
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Unsafe Property
- Product Liability
- Unsafe Products
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injuries
- Nursing Home Abuse & Negligence
- Workers Compensation
- Workers’ Compensation Claims
- Workers’ Compensation Injuries
- Workers’ Compensation Benefits
- Workers’ Compensation Discrimination
- Loss of Employment
- Second Injury Fund
- Wrongful Death
- Fatal Car Accidents
- Estate Planning
- Family Law & Divorce
- Criminal & Traffic Law
- Legal Malpractice
- Commercial Litigation
- Maritime Law
- Tax Controversy Work
The firm serves clients across Missouri and the United States, with physical offices in Joplin, St. Louis, and Springfield. Their attorneys are experienced in handling cases involving insurance disputes, underinsured motorist claims, and bad faith insurance practices. Notable achievements include multi-million dollar settlements in tractor trailer crashes, wrongful death, and slip and fall accidents, reflecting their capacity to deliver significant results for their clients.
