Coyne, Cundiff and Hillemann, PC Personal Injury

St. Charles County Personal Injury Lawyers

Comprehensive Legal Support for Accident Victims in St. Charles County, O'Fallon & Wentzville

Though countless injuries occur every year from mistakes or other circumstances, innocent people frequently get caught in the crossfire when negligent individuals make poor choices. If you were injured by the actions of a reckless person, our St. Charles County personal injury lawyers believe that you should not have to pay for their mistakes.

Medical bills, lost wages, and long-term recovery costs can quickly put you and your family in a dire situation. At Coyne, Cundiff and Hillemann, PC, we believe that the parties responsible for your injuries should be held accountable.

Proven Excellence & Recognized Results

When choosing a personal injury attorney, experience and proven results matter. Our firm brings a high level of trial capability and national recognition to every case:

Top 50 Largest Verdicts in Missouri (2016) – Our legal team is recognized for securing one of the highest verdicts in the state.
Top 25 Largest Verdicts in Missouri (2017) – Our attorneys’ success has also ranked among the top trial results statewide.
The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum – This qualified membership is reserved exclusively for attorneys who have won multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts.
117+ Years of Combined Experience – We deliver decades of legal skill focused on protecting crash victims across St. Charles County.

Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs) & Serious Collision Claims

Motor vehicle accidents represent the majority of personal injury cases in Missouri. Whether you were hit on I-70, Highway 40/61, or local routes in O'Fallon and Wentzville, a sudden collision can change your life in seconds.

Our team provides comprehensive legal representation across all types of traffic accidents:

Car Accidents & High-Speed Highway Collisions – From rear-end crashes to high-speed highway collisions, we investigate drivers who were distracted, speeding, or violating traffic laws.
Commercial Trucking Accidents – Semi-truck and 18-wheeler accidents often cause catastrophic injuries. We navigate complex federal trucking regulations, commercial driver logs, and multi-million-dollar insurance policies.
Motorcycle Crashes – Riders often suffer severe, life-altering injuries due to negligent drivers failing to yield or share the road.
Distracted & Impaired Driving Accidents – We aggressively hold drivers accountable when texting, cell phone use, or drunk driving leads to severe harm.

Notable Motor Vehicle Injury Recoveries

Severe Collision Settlement – We obtained significant financial compensation for a motor vehicle victim facing extensive medical care, permanent disability, and lost income after a major auto accident.
Complex Multi-Vehicle Crash Resolution – Our team helped recover maximum policy limits from multiple insurance coverage sources for a driver struck by a negligent commercial motorist.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle

In addition to our extensive practice in motor vehicle collisions, our attorneys handle a full spectrum of negligence and injury claims:

Dedicated Representation: Partner Candice Burke

At Coyne, Cundiff and Hillemann, PC, our personal injury practice is spearheaded by skilled trial attorneys, including Candice Burke.

Candice works tirelessly to ensure that accident victims receive personalized, compassionate care alongside powerful courtroom advocacy. Her focus is on ensuring every client understands the process, feels supported, and achieves maximum recovery for their injuries and medical needs.

What Our Clients Say

“I have known and used this firm for as long as I can remember... The attorneys at this firm are all very helpful, caring, understanding, very reasonable, and trustworthy. I've sent friends and family to them and everyone has always been happy and satisfied with their work.”

— Ashley W.

“They tell you what to expect through the whole process... What I like most is that if they tell you what they can do for you, you can count on them—and sometimes you get a better outcome than suggested. This is the only firm I will ever use.”

— Amy W.

Understanding Personal Injury Law in Missouri

The term "personal injury" refers to any physical, emotional, or psychological harm inflicted on a person due to someone else's actions, as opposed to damage caused strictly to physical property.

Grounds for Filing a Personal Injury Claim

An individual can bring a personal injury claim under three main legal grounds:

Negligence is the most common ground for a claim. An individual is held legally liable for failing to act with the degree of care that an ordinary, prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances.
Strict liability is imposed regardless of fault or intent, often involving dangerous activities or dangerous products.
Intentional wrongs are deliberate acts that cause harm, such as assault or battery.

Don't Hesitate to Act: Missouri Statute of Limitations

In Missouri, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally 5 years from the date of the injury. While five years may seem like a long time, building a winning case requires immediate action: gathering physical evidence, locating key witnesses, analyzing medical records, and negotiating with insurance companies.

Delaying action can damage your claim. Contact our office as soon as possible to ensure your rights are fully protected from day one.

Schedule Your Free Consultation Today

If you or a loved one was injured in an auto accident or due to someone else's negligence in St. Charles County, let our trial lawyers handle the fight while you focus on recovery.

Call (636) 561-5599 or visit our office located at 11230 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lake St. Louis, MO.

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I was falsely accused and I reached out to Pat Coyne immediately. He did an amazing job from start to finish, and the charges were dropped. Not only did he do his job flawlessly, he was very informative and personable throughout. I couldn't ask for a better lawyer, and I highly recommend him to anyone.

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Mr. Hillemann was wonderful and so was all of his staff. Highly recommend!

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"Highly Recommended! These guys are great attorneys!"
I have known and used this firm for as long as I can remember and they've never disappointed me and kept expectations realistic. They've always kept their word (which means a lot to me) if they say they can do it they can and will do it! I've used all of them for different things for over 13 years now, since I was 16 and have known them for over 20 years. My father and grandfather used them even longer until they both passed away which they were very helpful with as well and one of them even showed up to my Dad Kenneth Wimer's funeral and the others reached out to me personally with regards and apologized for not being able to attend the funeral which I'm pretty sure they sent flowers still even though they couldn't attend. The attorneys at this firm are all very helpful, caring, understanding, very reasonable with pricing, and trustworthy. I have always recommended them to anyone who needs to hire an attorney or even if they just had questions or needed advice and everyone I have sent to them have always been happy and satisfied with their work. They can handle anything you need taken care of and if for some very small reason they can't they can send you to someone they know and trust. These guys are great attorneys and I'd highly recommend them to any and everybody without a doubt!

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They give me a fair price and I stay home instead of jail. Pretty simple. Always gets what they say done. Makes me feel like a friend and not a customer and I don't think about the problems after they are hired. I won't leave this firm EVER!

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