Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

Serving Howell County Birth Injury Families from West Plains Since 1960

When a newborn suffers a brain injury during delivery, families face overwhelming medical decisions alongside urgent legal questions. Henry, Williams & Kinder, P.C. has represented injured individuals and families throughout Missouri since 1960, and our West Plains office serves Howell County families directly. We handle medical malpractice and birth injury claims, including hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, without requiring families to travel to St. Louis or Kansas City.

For families who can’t leave home easily, we offer free consultations by video conference. There’s no obligation and no fee unless we recover compensation for your family.

If your child was diagnosed with HIE and you believe a medical error may have played a role, call us today at 417-256-8133. Free consultations are available by phone or video conference.

Why Howell County Families Choose Henry, Williams & Kinder, P.C.

HIE cases involve complex medical evidence and Missouri medical malpractice law. Hospital systems and their insurers have legal teams defending these claims from the moment they arise. We’ve recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for injured clients and families across Missouri, and we bring that same commitment to every birth injury case we handle in Howell County.

We’ve earned recognition from Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and the Million/Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®. Martindale-Hubbell® has awarded us its highest AV® Rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Founded in 1960, we bring 100 years of personal injury experience in Missouri to cases filed in the 37th Judicial Circuit Court right here in West Plains.

Representation is on a contingency basis. You won’t pay legal fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf. Every family’s circumstances are different, and we take the time to understand yours before recommending a path forward.

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Henry, Williams & Kinder, P.C. are the Greatest
“Henry, Williams & Kinder, P.C. are courteous and eager to help.”

- Sunni L.
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Above and beyond what I expected.
“I could not have asked for better representation than I received from Henry, Williams & Kinder, P.C.”

- David Z.
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I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of excellent representation.
“Henry, Williams & Kinder, P.C. did a fantastic job on my case not only getting my bills paid, but getting me substantial compensation for my injuries.”

- Kathy B.
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A very professional law firm and lawyer.
“Even though we live 115 miles from Mr. Henry’s office, we wouldn’t hesitate to use him again. Just hope we don’t have to.”

- Dennis D.
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Attorney Roy Williams is honest and highly knowledgeable.
“I’m so thankful for all of attorney Roy Williams' help!”

- Michael T.
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If I had it to do all over again, I would definitely hire Henry, Williams & Kinder, P.C.
“From our very first meeting until they were finished with my case, I knew that I had made the right choice in retaining Henry, Williams & Kinder, P.C.”

- Heath J.
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Attorney Nikki Kinder Cares
“Attorney Nikki Kinder cares about her clients and works for fair and just compensation.”

- Billy R.
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Wonderful Experience
“I have worked with attorney Nikki Kinder twice.”

- Dovie M.
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“Attorney Nikki Kinder was always quick to reply and easy to talk to.”

- Kim Y.

Read About Our Results

$8 Million

Rear-End Truck Accident

Rear-end truck accident resulting in paraplegia settled with insurance carriers for a confidential amount after trial court entered an $8,000,000 judgment.

$6.7 Million

Construction Zone Death

No offer wrongful death case brought by the family of a 32-year-old West Plains man killed in an unsafe MoDOT construction zone resulting in a Howell County record $6,700,000 jury verdict.

$6 Million

Tow Truck Wrongful Death

Tow truck wrongful death case where the driver left the scene of the accident settled for $6,000,000.

$6 Million

Unsafe Highway

A double fatality unsafe highway case against MoDOT for the deaths of two Willow Springs teenagers resulted in an award of $3,000,000 each for a total award of $6,000,000.

$6 Million

Wrongful Death

$6,000,000 Arbitration Award against MoDOT for the deaths of two teenage boys killed as a result of a dangerous highway that had no shoulders.

$4.9 Million

Product Liability

Dangerous product which resulted in a traumatic brain injury resulted in a $4,980,000 settlement.

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With 100 years of combined experience, our dedicated legal team has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients.

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What Our Work Means To Us

You Don't Pay Us Unless We Win

More Than 100 Years Of Combined Experience

Top Trial Lawyers in America®

Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®

Highest possible rating by AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®

Rated a Perfect 10 By Avvo