Allen, Nelson & Wilson
Case Results for Injured Workers and Accident Victims
Proven Results in Complex Injury and Workers’ Compensation Cases
$35M+ in Settlements
Significant benefits secured for disabled workers.
Trial-Tested Legal Strategy
We take difficult cases to hearing or trial when insurers refuse to do what is right.
Direct Access to Your Attorney
When you call our office, you speak with a lawyer who listens and guides you through the process.
Serving Missouri Since 1978
We have deep local roots, a reputation built on trust, and a strong presence in the community.
Case Results
These case results highlight outcomes we have achieved for injured workers and accident victims across Central Missouri. Each example shows how we handle complex claims and fight for the full compensation our clients deserve.
$1,267,000 Lifetime Workers’ Compensation Award
How We Won This Case
Our client was a 51-year-old heavy equipment operator working on a road construction project on Interstate 70. A serious back injury left him permanently unable to work.
Before contacting our firm, part of his claim had already been resolved. No one had explained that he could still pursue lifetime permanent total disability benefits through the Missouri Second Injury Fund.
We took the case to hearing and successfully proved his eligibility for ongoing benefits.
Result: Weekly payments of $807.48 for the rest of his life
Projected lifetime value: $1,267,000
$1,002,944 Workers’ Compensation Judgment
How We Won This Case
Our client was a 50-year-old equipment operator cutting brick pavers with a walk-behind concrete saw. When the saw became lodged, it violently stopped and caused a devastating shoulder injury.
Because of prior shoulder and back conditions, he could no longer work.
We took the case to trial and secured an award ordering the Missouri Second Injury Fund to pay weekly lifetime benefits.
Result: Weekly lifetime payments of $534.31
Projected Lifetime Value: $1,002,944
$1,303,413.00 Workers’ Compensation Judgment and Uninsured Motorist Settlement
How We Won This Case
Our client was working on Interstate 70 when a drunk driver struck him. He suffered a traumatic brain injury, post-concussive symptoms, and chronic back pain that ultimately required placement of a spinal cord stimulator.
Because of pre-existing conditions combined with the crash injuries, he became permanently unable to work.
We successfully tried the workers’ compensation case and secured lifetime weekly benefits through the Missouri Second Injury Fund.
During our investigation, we also discovered that the drunk driver had no insurance and no assets. We pursued an uninsured motorist claim through our client’s own policy and obtained a policy-limit settlement.
Result: Weekly lifetime payments of $431.05, plus additional uninsured motorist recovery
Projected Lifetime Value: $1,303,413
Your Trusted Lawyers in Columbia, Missouri
Benjamin B. Nelson
Lawyer
Whether your case settles in the early stages or goes all the way to trial, Ben ensures that each case, no matter how big or small, is treated with the importance and care that his clients have come to expect.
Allison Nelson
Lawyer
Allison’s passion is helping those who have been injured on the job or harmed by the negligence of others. She takes great care to see that you receive the compensation you deserve.
Hon. L. Timothy Wilson
Lawyer and Former Workers’ Compensation Judge
Judge Wilson, a former State of Missouri Workers’ Compensation Judge, retired from that position after nearly 25 years of service, to join the law firm of Allen & Nelson in August 2017.
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If you were seriously injured at work or in an accident, you may be facing medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty about the future. Our attorneys take the time to understand what happened and explain your legal options clearly. A free case review can help you move forward with confidence.
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