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Experience matters.Our results prove that.

Edelman & Thompson is a personal injury law firm representing injured people across Missouri and Kansas. Our attorneys average 28 years of experience and include former defense lawyers and a former judge – giving our clients an advantage when dealing with insurance companies that seek to minimize payouts. Since 2011 our firm has obtained more jury verdicts for auto accidents and workers’ compensation awards in Kansas City courts than any other law firm. See for yourself.

Why Choose Us?
  • Direct advice from a knowledgeable personal injury attorney, not an intake specialist – you speak directly with an attorney from the beginning.
  • Respected trial lawyers with an outstanding track record in the courtroom and in settlement negotiations with insurance companies that often attempt to limit payouts.
  • Experience when you need it – We return calls nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Available to meet anywhere that is convenient for you, including at your home, the hospital, or one of our five local offices.

Kansas City's Personal Injury Lawyers

How We Can Help

People injured in accidents or at work often seek experienced personal injury lawyers to help them recover financial compensation and access proper medical treatment.

Personal injury claims are subject to strict time limits under Missouri and Kansas law. Speaking with an attorney early can help protect your rights and maximize your potential compensation.

Our compassionate team does everything possible to take the burden off our clients. We can evaluate your situation free of charge. There is no obligation. Find out what your injury case is worth, its strengths and weaknesses, and whether a personal injury lawyer can add value. Call 816-561-3400.

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Car Accidents

Our car accident attorneys help crash victims get the medical attention they need, work through property damage claims, and aggressively pursue full and fair compensation for their losses.

See what it takes to file a car accident injury claim
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Workers’ Compensation

Our workers' compensation lawyers include a former workers’ comp judge and a former legal advisor for the Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation. We have secured awards or settlements in over 99% of our cases.

See how a work comp attorney can benefit you
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Personal Injury

Our personal injury lawyers have won impressive results for clients in a range of complex cases involving defective products, dangers on other people’s property, and wrongful death.

See how an injury attorney can make the best of a bad situation

Are you ready to talk about your case?
In Missouri 816-561-3400
In Kansas 913-599-1800



The Local Advantage
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS SERVING THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA

“It was a relief to find legal counsel with Edelman & Thompson! … I was represented with the utmost professionalism and would recommend the Edelman & Thompson Law Office to anyone suffering personal injury.”

– Kelly R.

Have Questions? Speak to a Lawyer in Kansas City at (816) 561-3400.

A Firm Commitment to the Community

As a local law firm with strong ties to the community, Edelman & Thompson is committed to giving back. Our firm established the Edelman & Thompson Charitable Foundation in 2014 as a way of supporting Kansas City area charitable organizations. Our devoted team has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local groups through our sponsorships and partnerships.

5 Locations in the Kansas City Area
Kansas City, MO
Independence, MO
Olathe, KS
Northland, MO
Lenexa, KS
Since 2011 Edelman & Thompson has won more injury cases in Kansas City courts than any other law firm. Edelman & Thompson is #1 in car accident jury verdicts according to the Greater Kansas City Jury Verdict Service for the years 2011-2025 and #1 in Kansas City workers' compensation awards for the years 2011-2025 according to the official statistics from the Missouri Division of Workers' Compensation.