Licensed in Missouri in 1981 and Illinois in 1982, Attorney Martin Haxel has spent more than four decades practicing law on both sides of personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. Raised in Alton and a Springfield resident for 42 years, he knows this community because he’s part of it.
For Martin, legal work starts with people, not paperwork. A member of our team describes his strength as “talking to people and knowing what they need”—a quality that shapes every client relationship at Haxel Law.
Meet Attorney Martin Haxel and hear more about the perspective he brings to every case.
Insurance Industry Insight on Your Side
Before representing injury victims, Martin worked for insurance companies handling personal injury and workers’ compensation matters. That experience means we recognize the tactics insurers use to minimize or dispute claims before they gain traction. We investigate how injuries happened, gather evidence to establish fault, identify available policy limits, and work with health insurance professionals to negotiate reimbursement—so more of a settlement goes back to the client. Each case calls for its own strategy, whether that means negotiating a fair settlement or taking the fight to trial.
Prepared for the Long Road When Necessary
A serious injury or workplace accident doesn’t arrive alone. It brings medical bills, lost income, insurance calls, and legal questions—all at once. We handle the details our clients shouldn’t have to carry and keep communication clear at every stage. With more than 100 trials and appeals behind us, we’re prepared to pursue a case through litigation and, when the circumstances call for it, before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Personal Attention From the First Call Forward
Clients deserve an attorney who listens to their story and takes their concerns seriously—whether they’re sorting through a complex insurance claim, recovering after a car accident, or trying to understand their options after a workplace injury. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to on every case, regardless of size.
We offer free consultations and work on contingency fees, so there’s no cost to sit down and talk through your situation. Our team is available 24/7, including Saturday office hours. Call us at (217) 215-4166.