In the dynamic world of law, change is the only constant.  Established almost 25 years ago, Tolbert Beadle has weathered the legal landscape with resilience, dedication, and a commitment to client success. From humble beginnings to today, the firm’s journey is a testament to the power of teamwork and unwavering client advocacy. The roots of Tolbert Beadle trace back to a shared vision in 1999 between four attorneys: Terry Tolbert, Ken Semsch, William Beadle, and Bryan Musgrave, who came together to create a legal powerhouse in the personal injury arena. United by their passion for justice ..read more

   So, a lot of clients will come to me and ask how do I file a workers comp claim. I’m Bill Beadle with Tolbert Beadle law firm, and I want to talk a little bit about the initial stages of a work comp claim.  So, you’re on the job, you get injured. The first thing you do is immediately report the injury to your employer. That gets the process started. You’re required by law to do so. Secondly, if it’s not an emergency medical treatment situation where they’re taking you off in an ambulance or taking you to the ER, you need to request medical treatment. So, those two things are very ..read more

  So, another question I get all the time is when should I call a lawyer after I’ve been in a car accident. So first off, I’m Bill Beadle with Tolbert Beadle. I’m a partner in the firm. Terry and I have been practicing for over 23 years, and my default answer is always as soon as possible. However, first, make sure you’re safe. And what I mean by that is, number one, if you’re in a car accident, get law enforcement on the scene. Make sure that if you’re healthy enough, the vehicle is going to be moved to a safe location such as a tow lot or your residence. And then get to the emergency r ..read more

  So, a lot of clients of mine are surprised about, at the end of the case, they are entitled to a lump-sum settlement or any type of settlement at all after the medical treatment and the wages have been taken care of, and the client’s back to full duty. So the question is, am I entitled to a settlement, and if so, how much?  Number one, the answer is yes, you are. Regardless of the injury, no matter how small or how large, you are entitled to a lump-sum settlement for any remaining, what the law calls, disability. But really, the way we look at it is, anytime you injure a body part ..read more

  So, one common question clients ask me when they first call me about hiring my firm to represent them in a workers’ compensation case is, ‘How much is it going to cost to hire you guys?’ And that’s a great question.  Our fee is purely contingent on getting the case successfully resolved. So, our firm charges the standard attorney’s fee of 25% of the final settlement. In other words, we don’t get paid until you get paid.  So we represent you through the entire scope of the case, and at the end of the case, when the case resolves, then our fee, which also has to be approved as ..read more

  One common fear that most of our clients have when they go to hire a firm to represent them in a workers’ compensation case is, ‘Can I be fired, or will I be fired?’ And the answer is clearly no.  Under Missouri law, it is illegal for an employer to fire or punish an employee for filing a workers’ comp claim. Now, with that being said, there are specific duties that the employee has under the law of workers’ comp.  The employer can terminate the employee for post-injury misconduct. What is that? It can be a lot of different things. So I really recommend folks don’t be afraid ..read more

  So, another question I get all the time is when should I call a lawyer after I’ve been in a car accident. So first off, I’m Bill Beadle with Tolbert Beadle. I’m a partner in the firm. Terry and I have been practicing for over 23 years, and my default answer is always as soon as possible. However, first, make sure you’re safe. And what I mean by that is, number one, if you’re in a car accident, get law enforcement on the scene. Make sure that if you’re healthy enough, the vehicle is going to be moved to a safe location such as a tow lot or your residence. And then get to the emergency r ..read more

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Jump to: Do I Have a Personal Injury Case? How Do Personal Injury Lawyers Decide to Take a Case? What a Plaintiff Should Bring to a Personal Injury Lawyer Consultation? Contact a Lawyer Who Can Help Car accidents range between allowing both parties to walk away unscathed and ending in tragedy. Personal injury lawyers handle cases that fall somewhere in between. In these cases, an accident greatly impacts one’s quality of life, taking a toll on physical, mental and financial health. Personal injury lawyers help those involved in accidents get back on their feet. If you or a loved one are in t ..read more

Jump To: Why Is a Personal Injury Lawyer Consultation Important? What Is a Personal Injury Lawyer Consultation Like? What You’ll Discuss in a Personal Injury Lawyer Consultation. What Should I Bring to a Personal Injury Lawyer Consultation?   When meeting with a personal injury lawyer for the first time, you may feel nervous. After all, you’ve been through a lot to get to this point. Dealing with a significant injury is physically, mentally and emotionally taxing.  So, what should you expect at a personal injury lawyer consultation?  Let’s walk through a few things you can exp ..read more