Cases/Results

Respected Attorneys with Proven Results

While the measured benchmarks of the legal profession are verdicts and settlements, the lawyers and staff at Welch & Webb take pride in the relationships we establish with our clients. Although this moral commitment to our clients guides the professional mission of our firm, our results speak for themselves. From multi-million-dollar cases to criminal acquittals, let the hardworking and well-respected lawyers at Welch & Webb get you the results you deserve.

High-Speed Crash Prompts $5 Million Verdict
Welch & Webb obtained a Platte County verdict for the family of a 22-year-old woman killed by a drunk driver who was driving 150 mph when he rear-ended the car in which she was traveling.

Fatal Collision Case Settled for $1.6 Million
Welch & Webb represented the family of a 25-year-old single mother killed in a head-on collision with a crane truck. The settlement of the Platte County case was reached with the crane truck driver and his employer prior to trial.

Family of Motorcyclist Struck and Killed by Tractor Trailer Settles Case for $900,000
Welch & Webb represented the family of a motorcyclist that was killed when a tractor trailer operated by a 21-year-old driver failed to yield the right-of-way and turned into the path of the oncoming motorcycle.

Man Injured in Farming Accident by Gas-Powered Saw Receives $700,000 Settlement
Welch & Webb’s client was severely injured in a farming accident when a gas-powered saw operated by another individual to clear brush kicked back and severed muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissue in the man’s leg. The case was settled prior to the filing of a lawsuit.

Fatal Drunk-Driving Crash Results in Total Settlement of $374,000
A driver travelling more than twice the speed limit caused a collision on the highway resulting in the death of a young college student. A lawsuit was filed against the establishment that served him alcohol that night and the case was settled prior to trial.

$200,000 Settlement for Collision Caused by Delivery Truck
Welch & Webb’s client was traveling on a highway when a delivery driver turned across traffic causing a collision. Welch & Webb reached a total settlement in the amount of $200,000 prior to filing a lawsuit.

Mother and Son Receive $170,000 Settlement for Head-On Collision on Highway
A commercial motor vehicle lost control in poor road conditions crossing the median and striking Welch & Webb’s client head-on in Barton County, Missouri. Welch & Webb argued that the commercial policy would apply, and the case was settled prior to a lawsuit being filed.

$150,000 Settlement for 11-Year-Old Girl for Dog Bite
Welch & Webb’s client was bit in the face by a neighbor’s dog. The dog bite caused permanent physical scarring to the young girl’s face. The dog owner’s homeowner’s insurance agreed to pay $150,000 prior to a lawsuit being filed.

Collision at Intersection Results in Total Settlement of $125,000
While traveling through an intersection in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, Welch & Webb’s client’s vehicle was struck in the side when the other driver ran a red light. Welch & Webb recovered the policy limits from the other driver as well as the limits of the client’s underinsured policy.

Rear-End Collision Results in Worker’s Compensation Recovery and $100,000 Settlement
Welch & Webb’s client was injured when an uninsured driver rear-ended him while he was driving a company vehicle. The client had already received worker’s compensation benefits for his injuries, including past and future medical expenses as well as a lump-sum payment. Welch & Webb filed a lawsuit in Jackson County, Missouri against both his company and personal insurers to recover uninsured motorist benefits. The insurance companies removed the case to federal court and agreed to pay $100,000 to settle the case in a court-ordered mediation.

Collision at Intersection Results in $100,000 Settlement
Welch & Webb’s client was traveling through an intersection in Jackson County, Missouri, when another vehicle ran a red light and struck the side of his vehicle. Welch & Webb recovered the policy limits of $100,000 prior to filing a lawsuit.

$50,000 Settlement for Fall in Backyard
Welch & Webb’s client fell in the backyard of the home he rented and was able to recover against his landlord’s insurer for his injuries that he suffered as a result of his fall.

Collision Caused by Drunk Driver Traveling the Wrong Way on the Interstate Results in Policy-Limits Settlement
While traveling southbound on an interstate highway, Welch & Webb’s clients were struck head-on by a drunk driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes. Welch & Webb recovered the policy limits for the family prior to filing a lawsuit.

Policy-Limits Settlement for Fall Downstairs
Welch & Webb’s client was a guest at his friend’s home when he suffered a skull fracture as a result of a fall down the stairs to the basement. Welch & Webb argued the stairs were dangerous and defective as they did not have a handrail. The landlord’s insurer paid the policy limits prior to a lawsuit being filed.

Policy-Limits Settlement for Motorcyclist Injured by Phantom Vehicle
Welch & Webb’s client was the victim of a hit and run while riding his motorcycle. Despite never learning the identity of the phantom driver, Welch & Webb recovered all available insurance policies for their client.

Drunk-Driving Crash Results in Policy-Limits Settlement
A drunk driver was traveling in excess of 60 mph on a gravel road when he lost control and ejected Welch & Webb’s client from the vehicle. The client suffered serious injuries and resulted in payment of the drunk driver’s insurance limits.

Parents Settle Wrongful Death Claim for Policy Limits
Clients of Welch & Webb lost their child while he was taking a nap in his room of their rental home. Welch & Webb argued the water heater ventilation pipe was not properly attached and was venting exhaust into the residence. The landlord’s insurer agreed to pay the policy limits to settle the wrongful death claim.

Underinsured Motorist Settlement for the Policy Limits
Welch & Webb’s client was seriously injured in a rear-end crash and after settling her claim against the wrongdoer, she needed assistance in recovering more for her injuries and damages. Welch & Webb assisted her in an underinsured claim with her personal insurer and recovered the policy limits.

Low-Speed Impact Results in Policy-Limits Settlement Plus Underinsured Payment
Welch & Webb’s client was stopped in his vehicle when he was rear-ended at a speed of less than 20 mph. Despite the low speed of the collision, Welch & Webb recovered the policy limits for the client. In addition to the policy-limits recovery, Welch & Webb recovered additional funds for the client through an underinsured motorist claim.

Policy-Limits Settlement for Minor Injuries Because of a Drunk Driver
Welch & Webb’s client suffered minor injuries in a motor vehicle crash in Worth County, Missouri as a result of drunk driver. Prior to hiring Welch & Webb, the insurance company had denied the client’s claim. Welch & Webb was able to not only get the insurance company to reconsider its denial but forced it to pay the policy limits to settle the client’s personal injury claim.