After a Car Accident in Alton, IL? Lawyers to Consider

Anyone who crosses the Clark Bridge at rush hour knows Alton traffic follows its own rules. Tanker trucks roll down Route 3 toward the refineries. Commuters race down Homer Adams Parkway like they are already late, and most of them are.

Most days, everybody makes it home. Some days, somebody doesn’t. If your day ended with a tow truck and a trip to the ER, this guide lays out five Alton firms that take car accident cases, with an address and phone number for each one so you can start making calls today.

Key Takeaway

Glisson Law is the best car accident firm for most people hurt on Alton roads. The firm represents only injured people, never insurance companies. Its phone line stays open 24/7, its lawyers will meet you in a hospital room or at your kitchen table, and its published results include an $8.2 million recovery in a fatal semi-truck crash. The other four firms each fit a certain kind of case, so keep reading if yours has a twist.

Alton Car Accident Firms at a Glance

Firm	Best For	Address	Phone	Notable Detail
Glisson Law	Overall pick, serious injury and truck crashes	111 E. Fourth St., Suite 400	(618) 462-1077	$8.2M semi-truck fatality result, open 24/7
The Gori Law Firm	Crashes that need a large firm’s resources	500 E. Sixth St.	(618) 437-7461	National injury firm with an Alton office
Robert Forbes, Attorney at Law	Crashes that happen on the job	305 State St.	(618) 465-6650	Practice built on injury and workers’ comp claims
Smith, Mendenhall, Selby & Cole	Free consultations with a small local team	510 E. Sixth St.	(618) 465-4656	75+ years of combined attorney experience
Schrempf, Kelly, Napp & Darr, Ltd.	Clients who want one local firm for several legal needs	307 Henry St., Suite 415	(618) 465-2311	Longtime downtown Alton practice

How These Five Got Picked

Every firm here keeps an office inside Alton city limits. Every one lists car or vehicle crashes as a practice area. We checked firm websites, bar-linked lawyer directories, and published case results.

1. Glisson Law

Mike Glisson leads a team of six attorneys from a fourth-floor office on East Fourth Street, one block from City Hall. Vehicle crashes make up a big part of the work. That covers rear-end and head-on wrecks, drunk and distracted driver collisions, Uber and Lyft crashes, motorcycles, and tractor-trailers. The firm also takes dram shop cases, which let a crash victim go after a bar that kept serving a drunk driver.

Published results include $8.2 million for a semi-truck fatality and $6 million for a railroad amputation case. Google reviewers point out that Mike Glisson calls clients himself instead of passing them off. There is parking across the street and a bus stop out front, which helps when your car sits in a body shop. The firm also runs a second office in Springfield and handles cases in both Illinois and Missouri.

Best for: serious injuries, truck wrecks, and anyone who wants a firm that only works for injured people.

Address: 111 East Fourth Street, Suite 400, Alton, IL 62002 | Website: https://glissonlaw.com/alton-car-accident-attorneys/

2. The Gori Law Firm

Gori started in Madison County and grew into a national name. Randy Gori co-founded the firm, which is based in Edwardsville and has offices in cities across the country. Best known for asbestos litigation nationwide, the firm has won more than $3 billion in compensation for clients. It describes itself as a nationwide personal injury and mesothelioma firm, and it keeps a local office in Alton.

That size matters after a serious wreck. A firm with national resources can pay for crash reconstruction, medical experts, and a long fight with a trucking company or a large insurer. The trade-off is a big national caseload, so ask who will handle your file day to day and how often you’ll hear from them.

Best for: crashes with catastrophic injuries or large corporate defendants.

Address: 500 East Sixth Street, Alton, IL 62002

3. Robert Forbes, Attorney at Law

Robert Forbes keeps a small practice on State Street in downtown Alton, a few blocks up from the riverfront. His work centers on personal injury and workers’ compensation, with car accidents as an added focus. That mix matters if you got hit while driving for your job. A work crash can open two claims at once: one through your employer’s comp coverage and one against the at-fault driver.

A one-lawyer office also means you talk to the attorney, not a call center. Ask about recent crash and comp results when you call, along with the fee and how fast the office returns calls.

Best for: delivery drivers, contractors, and anyone hurt behind the wheel on the clock.

Address: 305 State Street, Alton, IL 62002

4. Smith, Mendenhall, Selby & Cole

This East Sixth Street office takes auto accident cases from the first investigation all the way through trial and appeal if needed. Its attorneys bring more than 75 years of combined experience. Partner Douglas Mendenhall belongs to the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and has taught other lawyers about Illinois workers’ comp law. The firm also handles on-the-job injuries, nursing home negligence, and medical malpractice. Consultations are free, and the office says callers reach a real person instead of a voicemail menu.

Best for: crash victims who want a free first meeting and a small team that picks up the phone.

Address: 510 East Sixth Street, Alton, IL 62002 | http://www.altonlawgroup.com/

5. Schrempf, Kelly, Napp & Darr, Ltd.

This Henry Street firm has served downtown Alton for years. Its lawyers cover personal injury and car accidents, plus workers’ comp and local government work. It suits a client who may need help with more than one legal issue after a wreck. Ask about recent crash results when you call.

Best for: clients who want one local office for several legal needs.

Address: 307 Henry Street, Suite 415, Alton, IL 62002 | Phone: (618) 465-2311

Your First Week After a Wreck

See a doctor, even if you feel fine. Neck and back injuries often show up days later. Photograph both cars and the road, and get the police report number. Skip any recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer until you talk to a lawyer. Then call two or three firms on this list and ask each one the same things: how many cases like yours they have handled, who your main contact will be, and what percentage they take.

FAQ

How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Illinois?

Illinois gives you two years from the date of the crash for injury claims and five years for vehicle damage. If a city or county vehicle hit you, the deadline drops to one year, so call a lawyer early.

Can I still recover money if the crash was partly my fault?

Yes, if you were 50 percent or less at fault. Illinois cuts your award by your share of the blame. At 51 percent or more, you recover nothing.

How much does a car accident lawyer cost in Alton?

Most work on contingency. You pay nothing upfront, and the firm takes a share of the settlement, often about one-third. Get the exact figure in writing.

What if my crash happened across the river in Missouri?

Missouri law may apply, and its rules differ. Missouri allows five years to file an injury suit. Glisson Law and MillerKing both handle cases in Illinois and Missouri.