Christine E. Anderson

We are passionate about winning cases for our clients and dedicated to providing superior client service. Christine E. Anderson Christine E. Anderson has 20 years of trial experience, representing victims of accident and injury in court, in workers compensation tribunals and during settlement proceedings. EDUCATION J. D., University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa, 1992 Honors: Van Oosterhout Finalist - 1991 Law Review: University of Iowa Law Review, Member, 1990 - 1991 B. J., University of Missouri, 1989 PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS Illinois Member Since: 1992 Missouri Member Since: 1993 Arkansas Member Since: 1993 U. S. Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit Member Since: 2009 U. S. District Court Southern District of Illinois U. S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis St. Clair County Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association American Bar Association The Missouri Bar Association Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PROFESSIONAL LICENSING Ms. Anderson is an attorney in good standing with the Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas state bar associations. She is licensed to practice in federal, state and appellate courts. PERSONAL STATEMENT We stand by you in difficult times. SPECIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Christine Anderson brings her background in photojournalism and a love of investigative reporting, writing, and photography to the personal injury practice. AWARDS & ACCOLADES Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers Peer-Review AV Rated for Ethical Standards & Legal Ability REPRESENTATIVE CASES Railroad worker (FELA) representation Multiple large settlements, legal research and appellate work to validate that: Short-line railroads are covered by the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA); Repetitive trauma injuries should be compensated just as highly as traumatic injuries; Railroad spouses should recover when their loved ones die from cancer associated with exposure to chemicals at work; The statute of limitations on a repetitive trauma case does not start to run when a railroader merely has symptoms. Workers compensation Obtained large workers compensation settlements in Missouri and Illinois: $300,000 for an employee who fell backward off a roof. $220,000 for a worker who fell from a telephone pole. $193,000 for a crane operator who was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 520. Pursued even the most difficult cases: Recovering from the Illinois Guaranty Fund and other sources when insurance companies went bankrupt Holding general contractors responsible when their subcontractors didnt have adequate insurance Pursuing maximum recovery against the Missouri Second Injury Fund Medical malpractice Tried and settled cases related to: Infants injured during birth Misdiagnosis Improper surgery Defective blood products Other personal injury Representing victims of: Negligence Sunken Towboats Automobile accidents Products liability Free Consultation Name * First Last Phone Email * Comments * Message Submit Practice Areas Personal Injury Amputation Injuries What to Do After an Amputation What Are the Rehabilitation Resources Available to Me After Amputation? Car Accidents Importance of Medical Treatment Head Injuries What Are Symptoms of a Head Injury? What to Do After Sustaining a Head Injury Medical Malpractice What to Do When You Suspect Medical Malpractice Premises Liability What to Do When Injured on Private Property Products Liability What is Products Liability? What to Do When You Are Injured by a Defective or Unsafe Product Railroad Crossing Accidents What to Do If Injured at Work on a Railroad What to Do If Injured in a Crossing Accident Trucking Accidents Hours of Service What to Do After a Truck Accident Workers Compensation Missouri Workers Compensation Illinois Workers Compensation Railroad Worker Injuries (FELA) Filling Out a Personal Injury Report Railroad Workers OSHA Complaints What is the Boiler Inspection Act? What is the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)? What is the Safety Appliance Act? River Workers Injuries (Jones Act) What Are My Rights Under Maintenance and Cure? What is the Jones Act? When I wanted to give up, you gave me hope. Thank you and your staff. Kathleen Car Accident Victim I used the firm Faerber and Anderson a few years ago. They were knowledgeable in my case and did a great job for me. I was very happy with the results and would recommend their firm to anyone who needs a good law firm. Barbara Keathley Spouse of UP Sheet Metal Worker I feel truly blessed to have been led to you. I will always remember how you took the time to actually listen to me--even though it might not have been related to my husbands case. Thank you so much for the way you took care of our case. M. Skelton Workers Compensation Case