Nelson & Nelson Attorneys At Law, P.C.

Nelson & Nelson Attorneys At Law, P.C. Specializing in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Nelson & Nelson, Attorneys at Law, P.C. is a personal injury firm based in St. Clair County Illinois.

Located in the county seat of Belleville, our practice extends across six downstate counties and into St. Louis City and County. The firm focuses on civil claims arising out of automobile and construction accidents, products and premises liability, and medical malpractice. We also boast of a strong worker's compensation practice. The firm has successfully handled cases against the area’s largest corporations, including:

General Motors, Chrysler, Ameren UE, Peabody Coal, World Color Press, Gilster Mary Lee , Nascote and many others. Nelson & Nelson has successfully represented thousands of injured workers, including members of the NEA, UMWA, UAW, IBEW, Ironworkers, Operating Engineers, Labors and Carpenters unions. Nelson & Nelson demonstrates its strong community presence by sponsoring many local activities such as the South Western Illinois Epilepsy Association Summer Stroll, CASA, several 10k runs and a variety of soccer teams. In conjunction with the Committee for Citizen’s Awareness, the firm has sponsored a video tape entitled “The Courts and You” which features Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg, Representative Jerry Costello, and others explaining the U.S. Court system. This video has been distributed to hundreds of high schools and civic organizations throughout Southern Illinois.

Fall is officially here.Wishing everyone a great start to the season.
09/22/2026

Fall is officially here.
Wishing everyone a great start to the season.

🧊 IT LOOKED LIKE A WINTER ACCIDENT - THEN WE FOUND THE WATER MAIN 🧊 We picked the jury. We gave our opening statement. ...
09/17/2026

🧊 IT LOOKED LIKE A WINTER ACCIDENT - THEN WE FOUND THE WATER MAIN 🧊

We picked the jury. We gave our opening statement. And before Day 2 of trial began, the case resolved for life-changing money.

At first glance, it looked like a winter car crash.

Except it wasn't snowing. It wasn't sleeting. It wasn't raining. Certified weather records showed no precipitation that morning.

Multiple crashes. No one was ticketed.

Our client was a pedestrian pinned between two vehicles in one of those crashes, suffering a devastating femur fracture that required surgery and the placement of a metal rod and screws in his leg.

What was happening? Multiple vehicles were crashing on the same massive sheet of ice. Police documented repeated crashes, called for salt, and ultimately dealt with ice covering multiple lanes of Hall Street. The responding officer documented a “large area of ice” covering the northbound and continuous turn lanes.

So Partner David Nelson and his trial team started digging. Co-counsel Bevis Schock was with us as the case moved toward trial, and our team spent years assembling what had actually happened.

We reconstructed the events using years-old Water Division records, work orders, police reports, radio traffic, City procedures and deposition testimony. We established that:

💥 water from a leaking City water main had made its way onto Hall Street, where freezing temperatures turned it into a massive sheet of ice;

💥 the City knew about a leaking water main two weeks before our client was injured; and

💥The City's traffic control diverted motorists directly into the resulting sheet of ice.

We uncovered gaps in the City's own documentation about who was there, when warnings were placed, where they were placed, and how traffic control was monitored as conditions worsened.

Then we used the City's own witnesses, records and rules to build the case.

The City tried to keep the case from ever reaching a jury. We fought that, and won.

Days before trial, it tried to shift responsibility to a contractor. We fought that, and won again. The late attempt to shift blame to the contractor was barred before trial.

By the time we stood in front of the jury, this wasn't a case about bad weather anymore.

It was about a known danger, a preventable risk, and a system that failed to protect the public.

We were ready to keep fighting. But our client is the boss. When the opportunity to resolve the case was placed in front of him, the decision was his to make.

He made it. At Nelson & Nelson, we work hard for hardworking people. We investigate deeper. We prepare relentlessly. We stand ready to take the fight to a jury and we never lose sight of who we're fighting for.

The leak may have been an accident. The 14-day delay to repair it was a decision. We did the work to prove the difference.

If someone else's negligence caused your injury, we can help you sort out what happens next.Nelson & Nelson has handled ...
09/15/2026

If someone else's negligence caused your injury, we can help you sort out what happens next.

Nelson & Nelson has handled personal injury cases out of Belleville for over 40 years, serving Illinois and Missouri. You may be able to recover medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.

We work on contingency, so there's no fee unless we win.

Questions about a personal injury claim?

☎️Call (618) 277- 4000, free consultation, phones answered 24/7.

⚾️ TEAM NELSON: UNDEFEATED AT HAVING A GOOD TIME ⚾️Team Nelson was back at Busch Stadium for one of our favorite firm tr...
09/10/2026

⚾️ TEAM NELSON: UNDEFEATED AT HAVING A GOOD TIME ⚾️

Team Nelson was back at Busch Stadium for one of our favorite firm traditions, and this year the Cardinals gave us even more to celebrate with a 7–5 WIN! 🙌

Our work asks a lot of us, and we’re proud of how hard this team shows up for our clients and for one another. Taking time to laugh, recharge, and have some fun together makes a strong team even stronger.

Grateful for this crew, this tradition, and another memorable night at the ballpark. ❤️⚾️

Nelson & Nelson was built on a simple idea, work hard for hard working people. That's been true for over 50 years, and i...
09/07/2026

Nelson & Nelson was built on a simple idea, work hard for hard working people. That's been true for over 50 years, and it feels especially fitting on Labor Day.

Have a safe and wonderful holiday!

Truck accident cases move fast, especially early on. Driver logs, maintenance records, and black box data are the kind o...
08/25/2026

Truck accident cases move fast, especially early on. Driver logs, maintenance records, and black box data are the kind of evidence that can disappear if nobody asks for it right away.

Our lawyers are members of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys - ATAA. Backed by more than 40 years of experience, our team handles tough legal claims for clients across Illinois and Missouri.

If you're not sure what your next step should be, that's normal. We're happy to walk through it with you.

Free consultation, no fees unless we win.

☎️ Call (618) 277-4000, phones answered 24/7.

After a car accident, the instinct is to try to handle everything at once. The insurance calls, the paperwork, figuring ...
08/18/2026

After a car accident, the instinct is to try to handle everything at once. The insurance calls, the paperwork, figuring out what happened and who's responsible.

That's a lot to carry while you're also trying to heal.

It doesn't have to be that way. Once you're safe and have seen a doctor, a personal injury attorney can take the investigation, the insurance company, and the legal side off your plate.

At Nelson & Nelson, our clients can put their energy into getting better instead of fighting through claims paperwork.

Free consultation, no fees unless we win.

☎️ Call (618) 277-4000, phones answered 24/7.

At Nelson & Nelson, we are grateful for the opportunity to stand beside individuals and families during some of the most...
05/07/2026

At Nelson & Nelson, we are grateful for the opportunity to stand beside individuals and families during some of the most challenging times in their lives. Whether helping someone rebuild after a serious injury, navigate a workplace injury, or pursue accountability after a tragedy, our work has always been about people first.

This past weekend, a few members of Team Nelson, along with some energetic children and grandchildren, participated in the 23rd Annual St. Clair County Law Day Run in support of Land of Lincoln Legal Aid. The photos may be a little chaotic, but that’s part of the fun when little ones are involved. 😊

Events like the Law Day Run are a reminder that the legal profession is about more than what happens in a courtroom or office. It’s about supporting our communities and helping ensure access to justice for those who need it most.

We are proud to support Land of Lincoln Legal Aid and the important work they do for low-income and senior residents throughout southern and central Illinois. We are also reminded that meaningful advocacy is never the work of one person alone. It takes attorneys, paralegals, receptionists, legal assistants, staff, and supportive families all working together toward the same goal — serving others with compassion, preparation, and dedication.

We are proud of the work we do, grateful for the trust our clients place in us, and thankful for the team and community that make it all possible every day. 👟💙

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420 N High Street
Belleville, IL
62220

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+16182774000

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