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Industrial Accident Attorney near St. Louis

Trial-Prepared Representation for Serious Workplace Injuries

At Meyerkord Law Group, we represent workers injured by dangerous machinery, defective equipment, unsafe industrial sites, and other workplace hazards across the St. Louis region. Our family-owned practice is based in Chesterfield, and attorney Geoff Meyerkord leads a close-knit team that carefully selects cases and prepares each one for the possibility of trial.

Industrial accidents can cause crush injuries, fractures, burns, amputations, brain injuries, and spinal cord damage. We investigate how the accident occurred, identify every party that may be legally responsible, and give clients candid guidance on workers’ compensation benefits and possible third-party liability claims. Our firm has recovered millions of dollars for injured workers and their families.

Speak with an industrial accident attorney with a free consultation. Call (314) 500-6000 today or schedule an appointment online. We’re available 24/7.

Workers’ Compensation & Third-Party Claims: What St. Louis Workers Need to Know

Workers’ compensation and third-party liability are separate paths to recovery. Workers generally don’t need to prove employer negligence to pursue workers’ compensation benefits, but those benefits don’t include compensation for pain and suffering.

A separate personal injury claim may be available when someone other than the employer contributed to the accident. Potentially responsible parties can include an industrial equipment manufacturer that supplied defective machinery, a contractor that created an unsafe condition, or another company working at the site. Depending on the facts, this claim may proceed alongside a workers’ compensation case.

Key distinctions to understand:

Workers’ compensation: Benefits may cover authorized medical treatment and a portion of wages lost due to a work-related injury.
Third-party liability: A claim may seek damages unavailable through workers’ compensation, including pain and suffering.
Different deadlines: Under Missouri law, claims generally require prompt notice to the employer and formal filing within two years. That period may extend to three years if the employer didn’t file the required injury report, though case-specific facts can affect the deadline.

Because the St. Louis region spans workplaces in both Missouri and Illinois, the state where the accident occurred can change the applicable procedures and deadlines. An industrial accident attorney can review the location, employment relationship, contracts, and equipment involved before critical evidence disappears.

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Our Case Results

Standing With You. Delivering Results.

Behind every case is a person whose life was suddenly changed — a family facing uncertainty, pain, medical bills, lost income, and difficult questions about the future. We understand that no amount of money can undo what happened, but meaningful results can help people rebuild and move forward with stability and dignity.
Through relentless preparation, compassionate advocacy, and a willingness to fight when necessary, our team has recovered more than $60 million for injured clients and their families. Every result represents more than a number — it represents accountability, justice, and people finally being heard during one of the hardest moments of their lives.

Focus-Group-Tested Preparation for Industrial Accident Claims

Industrial injury cases can involve corporate defendants, technical records, multiple insurers, and disputed accounts of how equipment was operated or maintained. Our attorneys bring decades of combined personal injury litigation experience to every case, including a history of taking cases to trial.

Our approach includes:

Selective caseloads: We accept cases carefully so each client receives individualized attention and direct access to our attorneys.
Detailed case development: We research the facts, build legal strategies, and prepare thoroughly for disputes over fault and damages.
Focus-group testing: We test case strategies before negotiations or trial to evaluate how real people respond to the evidence.
Candid advice: We explain the strengths, challenges, and likely path forward without making empty promises.

This preparation can give us real leverage when an insurer or corporation presents an unfair offer. If litigation becomes necessary, we walk into the courtroom with a fully developed case.

$4,900,000 Wrongful Death Settlement
A devoted husband and father from Arkansas lost his life in a crash caused by a distracted police officer. Our firm recovered $4.9 million for his family.
$2,000,000 Drunk Driving Crash
An underage drunk driver crashed into an SUV at nearly 100 mph after being served alcohol at a company party. Geoff secured a $2 million settlement before trial.
$2,000,000 Car Crash 7 Injured
2 deaths and multiple fractures caused in car accident. Earning a $2 million settlement.
$1,800,000 Lake of the Ozarks Boat Crash
Our firm represented two boat passengers injured by an intoxicated driver who blamed them for the crash. After preparing for trial, we secured a $1.8 million settlement.
$1,300,000 Traumatic Brain Injury After Fall
Geoff Meyerkord recovered $1.3 million for a woman injured in a fall caused by a missing handrail at a church gym after the church attempted to conceal prior knowledge.
$1,000,000 Joy-Ride Turns Fatal
Geoff represented a 15-year-old girl seriously injured in a crash caused by a teen driver on a reckless joyride, recovering the full $1 million insurance policy.

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What Sets Us Apart

Experience You Can Trust

We Take Cases to Trial
Driven to secure the best possible outcome for our clients—often taking cases to trial and refusing unfair insurance offers.
90% of Success is Preparation
We combine thorough research and preparation with focus groups to build strategies that maximize results.
Day or Night, We're Here for You
Attorney Geoff Meyerkord and our team are available 24/7, including weekends, and respond as quickly as possible.
Personalized Attention & Support
We deliver personalized attention, selective casework, and around-the-clock support to achieve the best outcome.

Common Causes of Industrial Accidents

An industrial accident may result from a single dangerous act, a defective component, or a series of compounding safety failures. Examining maintenance records, training materials, operating procedures, and the equipment itself can clarify what happened and who may bear responsibility.

Industrial injury claims commonly involve:

Defective machinery: Manufacturing equipment, forklifts, cranes, presses, and electrical systems can malfunction or lack adequate safety features.
Inadequate training: Workers may be assigned to operate dangerous equipment without sufficient instruction or supervision.
Poor maintenance: Worn components, disabled guards, and delayed repairs can create hazardous operating conditions.
Unsafe worksites: Falls, exposed electrical hazards, hazardous materials, and failures to follow established safety protocols can all cause serious injuries.

OSHA workplace safety standards are often relevant to an investigation, but a violation alone doesn’t automatically establish every element of a claim. We assess the available records and evidence within the legal standards that apply to the accident.

Call (314) 500-6000 to speak with our industrial accident attorneys today.

Compensation After an Industrial Accident

What you can recover depends on the type of claim, the severity of the injury, and its effect on your life. Workers’ compensation benefits may address medical treatment and part of your lost income. A viable third-party claim can go further, adding pain and suffering and other losses recognized under applicable law.

Serious injuries often require surgery, rehabilitation, mobility equipment, ongoing medical care, or help with daily activities. When building a claim against a negligent third party, we examine medical expenses, lost wages, future care needs, and other documented losses to pursue the recovery the facts support.

Our motto, “Your Injury. Our Priority.®” isn’t just a tagline. Cases we accept get our full attention and resources, because you deserve a firm that treats your injury as seriously as you do.

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Get a Clear Assessment of Your Industrial Injury Claim

If you were hurt in an industrial accident in the St. Louis area, contact Meyerkord Law Group for a free consultation. We can review what happened, discuss the potential claims, and explain the next steps honestly, without promising a result before we’ve seen the evidence.

Our family-led practice pairs personal attention with detailed, trial-ready preparation. We’re available 24/7, so you don’t have to wait to get answers.