Our Team Proudly Represents Clients In Neosho, Joplin And Kansas City And Across SWMO
Practice Areas

Personal Injury
Our attorneys strive to secure compensation while providing compassionate support after an accident.

Car Accidents
When negligent drivers cause harm, our lawyers take on the insurance companies. They manage car, truck, motorcycle and rideshare accidents and more.

Workers’ Compensation
When workplace accidents occur, our lawyers guide injured employees through the workers’ comp process.

Wrongful Death
Our lawyers relentlessly pursue the responsible parties. They manage fatal vehicle collisions, workplace fatalities and severe premises liability cases.

Premises Liability
Strategic, compassionate representation for slip-and-falls, inadequate security, dog bites and animal attacks.

Civil Litigation
Our lawyers have delivered results in contract disagreements, business conflicts, property disputes and more.
Experienced Advocates
In Injury And Workers’ Compensation Law
When injuries occur, victims need medical treatment – and compensation – as soon as possible. Whether the injury happened on the job or due to someone else’s negligence, finding a lawyer who understands how to aggressively fight for justice is essential.
At Wood & Peterson, LLC, our personal injury and workers’ compensation attorneys are ready to stand up for accident victims. With offices in Neosho, Joplin and Tina, our legal team is nearby whenever help is needed.
Our lawyers’ experience in workers’ compensation law is anchored by Andrew Wood’s background as a former workers’ compensation judge for the state of Missouri. That background means our clients gain a powerful advocate for maximizing workers’ comp benefits.
Attorney Wood and his partner, William Peterson, bring over 55 combined years of experience investigating accidents and representing plaintiffs in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. They have a history of achieving proven results with substantial compensation for our clients. Our lawyers are ready to help – they believe that every victim’s voice should be heard.
Our Show-Me Guarantee:
Real Help Means Proven Results
Our lawyers know that it is not enough to just talk about their experience; they need to deliver proven results. At Wood & Peterson, LLC, our attorneys’ promise is the “Show-Me Guarantee:” Clients owe us nothing unless our team wins their case.
Our lawyers approach clients with compassion. They make complex legal matters clear and understandable. They are here to answer every question, providing personalized advocacy and supporting accident victims every step of the way.
Case Results
$1.32 million
$775,000
$620,746
$500,000
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For those needing workers’ compensation or personal injury representation in Neosho, Joplin, Springfield or anywhere else in southwest Missouri, our lawyers at Wood & Peterson, LLC, will provide the trusted guidance necessary as they strive for justice.
Start an injury case with clear answers and robust strategies. To schedule an initial consultation, call us at 417-658-1131 or use the online contact form below.
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