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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 Missouri Division of Workers' Compensation.

Pay-If-You-Win Personal Injury Lawyers Near Kansas City - Free Consultation Available

Suggesting future healing, someone moves forward in a wheelchair. Call the Kansas City personal injury lawyers at Edelman & Thompson if you've been injured due to someone's negligence.

If you’ve been injured and are concerned about the cost of hiring a lawyer, our firm offers free consultations and pay-if-you-win representation, meaning you don’t pay legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our office is located just outside of downtown Kansas City, with ample free parking, and we proudly represent injury victims throughout Kansas and Missouri.

Many people searching for a personal injury lawyer near them with a free consultation assume the closest office is the best option—but that’s not always true.

What Does “Pay If You Win” Mean?

Choosing a pay-if-you-win personal injury lawyer means you can pursue your claim without upfront costs or hourly billing. Our firm advances the costs necessary to move your case forward and we only get paid if we secure a settlement or verdict on your behalf. “No Win. No Fee” is another way to put it.

Serving All of Kansas and All of Missouri

You do not need to live near our office to receive excellent legal representation. Injury cases are built on evidence, strategy, and experience—not proximity. Courts, insurance companies, and negotiations are handled electronically and remotely every day.

If you’ve been injured anywhere in Kansas or Missouri, you can work with our firm confidently.

Is the Nearest Lawyer Always the Best Lawyer?

Not necessarily.

Many people search for the nearest personal injury lawyer, but the best lawyer for your situation may be:

  • More experienced with your specific type of injury

  • More willing to take a case to trial

  • Better equipped to resolve your case efficiently

With modern technology, distance is rarely a barrier. Clients regularly choose our firm because they want results, responsiveness, and experience, not just the closest office address.

 

A Personal Injury Law Firm Focused on Efficient Case Resolution

Our firm is known for strategic case preparation and purposeful negotiations designed to avoid unnecessary delays. Clients often contact us after searching for the best personal injury attorneys with fast case resolution, and we take that expectation seriously.

We prepare every case as if it will go to trial—because insurance companies resolve cases faster when they know we’re ready and willing to stand up for our client’s rights and get them everything they deserve.

Why Clients Choose Our Personal Injury Lawyers

Clients choose our firm because we offer:

  • Personal injury lawyers with free consultation

  • A pay-if-you-win fee structure

  • Representation throughout Kansas and Missouri

  • Flexible meeting options (in person or remote)

  • Clear communication and realistic expectations

Whether you searched for personal injury free consultation near me or personal injury lawyer with free consultation near me, our goal is to provide strong advocacy—not pressure.

Schedule Your Free Personal Injury Consultation Today

If you were injured on the job or due to someone else’s negligence, speaking with a lawyer can help you understand your options. Contact our office today to schedule your free consultation with a personal injury lawyer. There’s no obligation—and no fee unless we win your case.

For a free, no obligation consultation with one of our personal injury lawyers, call 816-561-3400.

Client Testimonials

“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.

Five Convenient Kansas City Area Offices

Primary Office – Located at 45th and Main Street, just east of Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza Shopping District, our offices are on the fifth floor of the south tower of the American Century Towers office complex. Surface level parking is available on the south side of the building. The entrance is on the east side of the building, facing Main Street.

An appointment is recommended but not required.

Upon entering the building you’ll walk passed the elevators to the lobby receptionist desk to get an elevator card that will allow you to access the fifth floor. Turning around, the elevators on your right are the ones that can take you to the fifth floor.

In the elevator, scan your temporary security card and select floor 5. Exiting the elevator on the fifth floor, the lobby to our offices is to the left through the double-doors.

Our receptionist will collect this card from you upon your arrival. We have a comfortable seating area in our lobby and will offer you water or coffee while you wait to meet with an attorney.

When you meet with one of our attorneys, you’ll likely be in one of our four conference rooms. The attorney will provide you with a packet of materials that are relevant to your situation. The attorney will discuss your situation, the applicable state laws and their experience with similar cases.

There is no obligation to let us represent you. You can take the materials and think about it. You’ve been through a lot. We want to earn your trust so that we can relieve you of some of your burdens.

Northland Office – Located at the corner of Barry Road and N. Oak Trafficway, this office could be convenient for you if you live in Gladstone, Smithville, Tiffany Springs, Plattsburg, Platte City, Liberty, Kearney, Excelsior Springs or Cameron.

An appointment is required for our Northland office.

Our office, in Suite 210, is on the second floor of the Bank of America building. Free surface-level parking is available. An elevator will take you to the second floor.

Independence Office – Located just west of the Independence Commons Mall on 39th Street, and west of 291, this office is conveniently located for residents of Independence, Raytown, Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit, Grain Valley, Odessa, and Higginsville.

Our office, in Suite 102 is easy to access on the first floor of the building.

An appointment is required for our Independence office.

Lenexa Office – Located about half a mile west of I-35 on 87th Street, this office is convenient for people living in Lenexa, Merriam, Shawnee, Mission, DeSoto, and Overland Park.

An appointment is required for our Lenexa office.

Suite 310 is on the third floor of the Commerce Bank building, off Monrovia and 87th Street Parkway.

Olathe Office – Located off Strangline Road and 116th Street, our Olathe office is in the building that primarily houses the Kansas City Automotive Museum. This office is conveniently located for residents of Olathe, Garder, New Century, Paola, Edgerton and south Overland Park.

An appointment is required for our Olathe office.

Enjoy looking at the classic and exotic cars while you are there!

5 Locations in the Kansas City Area
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Independence, MO
Olathe, KS
North Kansas City, 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.