About Us

The firm has a general civil practice. We handle all types of civil cases in state and federal court.

Mr. Simpson

Mr. Simpson represents individuals who have been seriously injured because of the negligent or intentional behavior of another. Mr. Simpson handles claims involving:

• Car Accidents
• Trucking Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Brain Injuries
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Dangerous or Defective Products
• Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
• Vioxx Claims and Lawsuits

If you or a loved one are injured as a result of negligence or carelessness, you may be entitled under the law to financial compensation, including, in some cases, past and future medical expenses, past and future loss of wages, pain and suffering, and in addition, for compensation for disability or other adverse changes in your life resulting from your injuries.

Wrongful death arises when a person dies as a result of another person's negligence or carelessness. In a Wrongful Death claim, the survivor and beneficiaries may be entitled to compensation for funeral expenses, loss of support and for loss of the love, guidance and companionship of the deceased person.

When we handle your personal injury case or wrongful death claim, you will be kept informed about how your claim is progressing. When offers of settlement are made, we will inform you and make recommendations to you with the benefit of our experience. If it is necessary to take your claim to a jury trial, we have the trial experience to properly present your claim to the jury.

Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries change lives. Victims and their families often deal with permanent disabilities. If you or a loved one has experienced spinal cord or nerve damage as the result of an accident or another's negligence, you should seek medical and legal assistance as soon as possible.
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Brain Injuries
Brain injury can cause physical, cognitive, social, and vocational changes. Recovery is often a lifelong process of adjustments and accommodations for the injured individual and his or her family. Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by a variety of accidents, including those involving trains, cars, trucks, motorcycles and falls. Appropriate treatment of a brain injury may involve diagnostic testing, drugs, surgery, and rehabilitation. Rehabilitation, a critical aspect of optimal recovery, can be very expensive. For catastrophic injuries, an extensive team of caregivers may be necessary. The injured individual may need treatment from a neurologist, neurosurgeon, physiatrist, vocational expert, life-care planner, neuro-psychologist, and physical, occupational and speech therapists.
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Car Accidents
Car accidents comprise a significant portion of personal injury and wrongful death claims. We understand the "rules of the road" and the special duties imposed on commercial and public carriers. We may work with engineering and scientific experts to determine how an accident happened and who was at fault. We work with your physicians to obtain evidence and testimony to fully explain the nature and extent of your injuries. We work with economic and accounting experts if evidence is necessary concerning the losses you will incur in the future for medical expenses and lost wages.
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We handle accident cases involving:
• Rear end collisions
• Intersection accidents
• Alcohol related crashes
• Hit and run
• Passenger injuries
• Driver injuries
• Motorcycle accidents
• Semi-truck and tractor trailer crashes
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Uninsured/underinsured motorists

When cases can be optimally resolved through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods, we can aid in achieving the best result. When cases must be tried, we can call upon our extensive experience in the courtroom.

Uninsured / Underinsured Motorists
Uninsured Motorists Coverage provides compensation you may be legally entitled to recover as damages from the owner or driver of an uninsured motor vehicle. Uninsured Motorists Coverage may provide compensation for you, your spouse, resident relatives and guest passengers riding in your car at the time of the accident. Many times the "at-fault" driver does not have enough insurance coverage to fully compensate you for your injuries and losses. Underinsured Motorist Coverage is designed to provide additional compensation. This is a coverage provided under your own auto insurance policy. Coverage may also be available under the automobile insurance policy carried by your spouse or relatives who reside in your household. The possibility of other applicable automobile insurance coverage is sometimes overlooked. Mr. Simpson has extensive experience in the area of Uninsured Motorist Coverage and Underinsured Motorist Coverage.
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Trucking Accidents
Trucking and transportation liability cases involve complex laws. The industry is heavily regulated. Our firm has experience representing persons involved in trucking accidents. You need counsel with experience and specialized knowledge to investigate the cause of the accident and help you obtain compensation for your injuries.
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Medical Malpractice
A medical malpractice case involves injuries arising from the care or treatment provided by a physician or other medical professional. There are many different kinds of medical malpractice. Some examples are: dispensing the wrong medicine or the wrong dose of medicine; improper reading of x-rays; transfusion errors; the misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose a life-threatening condition; accidents during surgery; infections related to treatment or surgical errors. You should contact an attorney with experience in medical malpractice to evaluate and handle your case as quickly as possible. There are complicated and stringent statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases which limit the time an injured individual has to file a lawsuit.
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Dangerous or Defective Products
Our firm has experience representing individuals who have been injured as a result of an unsafe product that was designed, manufactured, sold, or furnished by a person or company. If you or a family member has been the victim of a dangerous or defective product, you should contact an attorney with experience in products liability to evaluate and handle your case as quickly as possible. There are complicated and stringent statutes of limitations for products liability cases which limit of time an injured individual has to file a lawsuit.
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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Some common types of neglect and abuse are malnutrition, falls, dehydration, pressure sores, infections, burns, and falls. Staffing and training deficiencies are sometimes involved. If a loved one is the victim of neglect in a nursing or residential facility, we will help you pursue a claim for neglect or abuse.
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Dram Shop Claims
Some car accidents are caused by drunk drivers. A dram shop claim may arise when a bar or liquor store provides alcoholic beverages to a person and causes or contributes to the person's intoxication. If the person to whom the liquor was sold injures a third party while under the influence, the courts may impose liability on the commercial seller of the liquor.
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Vioxx Claims
Vioxx® Withdrawn by Merck

Vioxx® is a prescription COX-2 inhibitor used to relieve symptoms of arthritis and other acute pain. It is manufactured by Merck & Company. On September 30, 2004, Merck announced that it was immediately pulling Vioxx® off the market (worldwide) because of concerns that it produces an increased risk of heart attack and strokes. Merck says its decision to withdraw Vioxx® from the market is based on new data from a trial called the APPROVE [Adenomatous Polyp Prevention on VIOXX] trial. In the APPROVE trial, Vioxx® was compared to placebo (sugar-pill). The purpose of the trial was to see if Vioxx® 25 mg was effective in preventing the recurrence of colon polyps. The trial was stopped early because there was an increased risk for serious cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes. The increased risk for heart attacks and strokes was first observed after 18 months of continuous treatment with Vioxx® compared with placebo. If you or a loved one has taken Vioxx® and had a heart attack or stroke, please call 309-343-6152 or 800-392-4802. You can also e-mail David @ dsimpson1@grics.net for a no cost, no obligation, and confidential evaluation.
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