Experienced Trial Attorney. Proven Results.
For more than four decades, Tom Waun has helped people rebuild their lives after serious injuries caused by the negligence of others. Known for his extensive trial experience and relentless advocacy, Tom has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients facing some of life's most difficult challenges.
When the stakes are high, experience matters.
Practice areas
Straight forward legal services that get results and put you at ease
Truck Accidents
We represent victims of catastrophic truck accidents and fight to hold negligent drivers, trucking companies, and insurers accountable.
Car Accidents
After a serious car accident, we help injured victims recover the compensation they need to move forward.
Motorcycle Accidents
We stand up for injured motorcyclists and pursue maximum compensation for the harm caused by careless drivers.
Construction Site Accidents
Construction sites can be dangerous places. When someone is injured at a construction site it is often the fault of some other party, we are here to hold them accountable.
Premises Liability
When someone is injured due to the negilience of a property owner we will hold them accountable.
Dog Bite Injuries
We help dog bite victims recover compensation for medical treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, and permanent injuries.
RESULTS
A Winning History
$8.9 million
RETAIL STORE EMPLOYEE NEGLIGENCE
The client suffered severe crush injuries as a result of the negligent operation of equipment by a store employee.
$5 million
CONSTRUCTION SITE PROPANE EXPLOSION
The client suffered severe burns as a result of poorly maintained equipment on a propane heater which led to an explosion on a construction site.
$2.7 million
TRUCK/PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT
A commercial truck driver traveling too fast for conditions struck the client and caused several severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and orthopedic injuries to her right elbow and knee.
$5.25 million
TRUCK/AUTO ACCIDENT
A commercial truck driver, who was distracted by a navigation program, crossed the centerline striking the client head-on, resulting in a severe leg injury which required amputation of the leg above the knee.
$11.5 million
TRUCK/MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
A truck driver, who was distracted by his cell phone, struck our client motorcyclist who was stopped in a construction zone, resulting in fatal injuries to the client.
$12 million
SEMI/AUTO ACCIDENT
A client died when a semi-driver, who was distracted by his cell phone, ran a stop sign and struck the clients vehicle at a high rate of speed.
$3.25 million
AUTO/PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT
A client was walking home from work on the shoulder of the road when an intoxicated driver left the roadway and struck the client, resulting in fatal injuries.
$2.2 million
POLICE NEGLIGENCE
A client suffered multiple injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, as a result of being struck by a police officer on an emergency run traveling through an intersection at a high rate of speed.
$2.75 million
STORE EMPLOYEE NEGLIGENCE
A client was walking through a retail store parking lot when a worker ran into her while pushing a number of shopping carts. This resulted in severe injury to her foot which ultimately required amputation of one of her toes.
$525,000
DOG BITE
A jury rendered a verdict in favor of a client who was attacked by a dog while delivering mail for the U.S. Postal Service.
$550,000
DOG BITE
A jury rendered a verdict in favor of a client who was attacked by a dog while providing hairdressing services at the dog owner's home.
$5.3 million
TRUCK/MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
A jury rendered a verdict in favor of a client who was injured when a commercial vehicle negligently turned left in front of him while he was operating his motorcycle, resulting in a traumatic brain injury.
$3.5 million
POLICE NEGLIGENCE
A jury rendered a verdict in favor of our client who while riding a bicycle was struck by a police officer who negligently failed to turn on his sirens while on a high speed emergency run.
$1.25 million
ELEVATOR MISLEVELING
A jury rendered a verdict in this case involving a client tripped and fell while exiting an elevator in a commercial building which had misleveled, sustaining serious injuries to her foot.
$3 million
UNINSURED MOTORIST CLAIM
Our client suffered severe injuries in a motor vehicle accident and was able to recover from his own insurance Company through an uninsured motorist claim.
$2.5 million
CONSTRUCTION SITE ACCIDENT
A construction site worker fell from an unguarded window at a construction site and as a result and suffered severe injuries to his leg resulting in a below the knee amputation.
$3.2 million
PHARMACY NEGLIGENCE
A pharmacy dispensed the wrong medication to a mother which caused her to pass out and drop her newborn infant. The baby unfortunately sustained traumatic brain injuries as a result.
$2.685 million
HYDROGEN EXPLOSION
A hydrogen explosion resulting from poorly maintained equipment at a manufacturing facility resulting in serious injuries sustained by the delivery driver.
$1.775 million
AMMONIA EXPOSURE
A delivery truck driver was exposed to significant amounts of ammonium hydroxide due to poorly maintained equipment at the delivery site leading to serious pulmonary injuries.
$8.9 million
RETAIL STORE EMPLOYEE NEGLIGENCE
The client suffered severe crush injuries as a result of the negligent operation of equipment by a store employee.
About us
Thoughtful legal counsel rooted in experience, clarity, and trust
We believe legal assistance should feel steady, understandable, and genuinely helpful. Our work begins with listening carefully: understanding your goals, concerns, and the context behind every required decision. This grounding allows us to offer guidance that feels practical and reassuring, not overwhelming.
At Waun Law, unlike other personal injury firms, we are very selective about the cases that we take, preferring to provide quality, focused attention to our cases as opposed to dealing with high volume.
Our team
Meet the Waun Law Legal Team
Tom Waun
David Roth
Why choose us
Committed to every client
Personal Approach
We take time to understand your priorities and goals, offering support that feels grounded, relevant, and genuinely helpful.
Clear Guidance
We explain the law in plain language so you always understand your options without jargon, confusion, or overwhelm.
Steady Support
Whatever the issue, we help you make confident decisions backed by clarity and consistency.
Resources
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