When the at-fault party and their insurance company refuse to offer you fair compensation, you’ll need legal representation that gets results.
With more than $750 million in settlements and verdicts, Edelman & Thompson offers injured plaintiffs the aggressive and compassionate representation their case deserves. For more than 15 years, Edelman & Thompson has obtained more jury verdicts for injury cases in Kansas City area courts than any other law firm, according to statistics compiled by the Greater Kansas City Jury Verdict Service. In addition, the Missouri Department of Labor statistics show that Edelman & Thompson has won more awards in the Kansas City Workers’ Compensation Division than any other firm since 2011. We have the skills, team and resources you need on your side.
Our attorneys will meet with you at any one of our five office locations in the Greater Metropolitan Kansas City Area, including The Country Club Plaza, Independence, North Kansas City, Olathe, and Lenexa. Can’t come to us? We’ll visit you in your home or hospital room. Whenever you need us, we’ll be there to support you and fight for what you are owed.
Schedule a free, confidential case evaluation today by calling us or contacting us online.
How Our Attorneys Can Help with Your Case
Our team of 15 attorneys and experienced support staff are prepared to put all of our resources to work on your case. We’ll conduct a thorough investigation of your claim, gather the necessary evidence, and demand maximum compensation for your injuries.
While many claims are settled out of court, our firm prepares every case as if it will go to trial. If the insurance company offers you a lowball settlement or denies your claim outright, we won’t back down. We’ll take your case to court to go after what you deserve. Insurance companies know that we will take on large corporations and big insurance companies and take cases to trial where necessary.
The following personal injury attorneys can help you with your case: Brendan Buckley, Brett Coppage, Brock Mason, James Thompson, John Thompson, Leah Mason, Liz Van Erem, Melissa Steed, Mike White, and Ron Edelman.
The initial consultation is completely free of charge, and there is no fee until we win your case.
Compensation for a Personal Injury
All accident victims wish their accident never happened, but after the fact, they need a law firm that knows how to get results. If you’re hurt in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you could be owed compensation for:
- Present and future medical bills
- Lost wages (including future wages if you become disabled)
- Money to repair or replace your vehicle, personal property, or other lost items
- Pain, suffering, and other non-economic damages
Other types of compensation could be available if the accident resulted in catastrophic injuries or death.
What to Do If You Have Been Harmed Due to Negligence
It is wise to take the following precautions if you were hurt in an accident caused by someone else’s careless or reckless actions:
- NEVER leave the scene of any injury accident. This may not only discredit your claim but may also have criminal implications, specifically in the case of car accidents.
- NEVER give false statements to anyone in law enforcement. Honesty goes far with investigators, courts, and juries.
- ALWAYS seek medical attention. Even if you’re feeling fine and you believe your injuries are minor, you may have a serious injury that has not yet become apparent.
- ALWAYS take photographs if possible. The more evidence you collect, the stronger your case can be. If you are unable to take pictures yourself, ask someone to do it for you.
- NEVER engage in a physical altercation, even if you’re upset after an accident. The worst thing you can do is show anger.
- NEVER remove anything from the accident scene, even if it is something you believe is insignificant.
- ALWAYS contact an attorney to discuss your case. Edelman & Thompson is a trusted personal injury firm that offers free consultations and claim reviews.
Types of Personal Injury Cases Our Firm Handles
Edelman & Thompson handles virtually every kind of personal injury claim, focusing on cases where the negligence of another party has caused damages in the form of medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Edelman & Thompson also handles workers’ compensation cases. In those cases, negligence is not an issue. As long as the injury occurs within the course and scope of one’s employment, they are automatically entitled to all of the benefits provided by workers’ compensation system even in the absence of another party’s negligence.
Our team of experienced injury attorneys has extensive experience helping clients with:
- Workplace Injuries – Employees head into work each day expecting to perform their duties without incident or injury. Workers who are hurt on the job are often aware that they can claim benefits from their employer’s worker’s compensation policies. What many don’t realize is if they are hurt due to the recklessness or carelessness of a third party – such as a contractor, property owner, or another driver, for example – they could be owed additional compensation through what is referred to as a “third-party claim.”
- Car and Truck Crashes – If you were hurt in a collision with a passenger or commercial vehicle, our attorneys are prepared to help you seek the compensation you deserve to pay your medical bills, recover lost wages, and repair or replace your damaged vehicle, as well as compensation for pain and suffering and other losses.
- Wrongful Death – When a person is killed due to a negligent or intentional act, the surviving family members are forced to deal with intense grief and personal upheaval. Spouses, dependents, and others are often left to without the emotional and financial support they counted on. Our firm fights for the future of survivors, not just their present-day needs.
- Defective Products – Consumers count on the products they buy to be safe for consumption or use. If they are hurt or become ill after using the product as intended, they could be eligible to take action against the manufacturer, distributor, retailer, and others along the supply chain.
- Insurance Claims – Dealing with an insurance company can be challenging, which is why our team of attorneys is here to help. We know how policies are written and how to evaluate them and can negotiate with the insurance company when compensation is owed. If you need to file a claim, turn to our experienced team for help.
- Slip-and-Fall Cases – Slips, trips, and falls send thousands of people to emergency rooms each year. When a property owner fails to address known hazards or hazards they should have known about and someone gets hurt, they could be liable for the harm that person suffered. We are ready to help injured victims hold property owners and managers accountable if they failed to exercise proper care.
- Medical Malpractice – Our medical malpractice attorneys have extensive experience handling malpractice claims against major hospitals, clinics, and private practices. If a doctor or another medical professional’s actions or failure to act caused you unnecessary harm, you could be eligible to take legal action.
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect – Edelman & Thompson fights for victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. We firmly believe that those who are placed in the care of nursing homes or other facilities should be treated with dignity and respect. If your loved one has been abused, neglected, or taken advantage of, we will be there to take strong action on your family’s behalf.
Put Edelman & Thompson in Your Corner
When you hire us to help with your personal injury case, you’ll get the power of one of Kansas City’s largest and most respected injury firms behind you. We are here to give victims and their families the quality representation that they deserve in their time of need.
If we successfully obtain a settlement or verdict for you, our fee is a percentage of that recovery. On work injury cases, our fee is 25 percent. On most other cases, the fee is 35 percent of your settlement – much less than the 40 or 50 percent charged by some other law firms. We are reimbursed for our out-of-pocket expenses only if we win your case.
With five locations in the Kansas City metropolitan area, we handle claims in both Kansas and Missouri on a regular basis. An experienced member of our team is never far away from you. Turn to us for help if you’ve been hurt by someone else’s reckless or careless actions. We’ll fight for you, and we won’t rest until you get the compensation you deserve.
Schedule a free consultation with us by calling us, by chatting online, or by filling out a contact form today.
Serving Clients Across the Kansas City Area and Beyond
We meet with clients throughout the Kansas City’s surrounding communities. All in-person meetings in the office are by appointment. Please call to schedule an appointment at one of our office location – Kansas City, Northland, Independence, Lenexa and Olathe. In many cases, we can also accommodate phone or virtual consultations.
There is no obligation to hire us—we’re here to answer your questions and help you understand your options.
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