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Your Trusted Kansas City Injury Law Firm
Founded in 1994, Edelman & Thompson is a Kansas City-based personal injury law firm with a proven track record of securing over $750 million in settlements and verdicts for clients. Our team of 15 attorneys, including former workers' compensation judges and legal advisors, specializes in car accidents, workers' compensation, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases. With five local offices across Missouri and Kansas, we offer personalized legal representation, prioritizing client needs through free consultations and contingency fee arrangements.Our firm's courtroom success, including landmark jury verdicts, establishes us as a trusted leader in advocating for injury victims. We emphasize transparency, ethical practices, and community engagement through our charitable foundation, ensuring clients receive both legal expertise and compassionate support.
Services
Car Accidents
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
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- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Direct advice from attorneys with 26+ years average experience in injury cases
- Proven courtroom success with $750M+ recovered for clients since 1994
- 24/7 availability for urgent legal needs and consultations
- Contingency fee structure - pay nothing unless we win your case
- Local expertise with five offices serving Kansas City's Missouri and Kansas communities
What people say
Utmost professionalism
Highly experienced
Compassionate support
Successful outcomes
Trusted legal team
Services
Car Accidents
Our car accident attorneys help crash victims secure medical treatment and compensation for injuries. With 28+ years average experience, we handle complex cases involving defective vehicles, insurance disputes, and severe injuries. We pursue full recovery for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, operating on a contingency fee basis to ensure access to justice regardless of financial status.
Workers Compensation
Specializing in workplace injury claims since 1994, our team includes former workers' compensation judges and state advisors. We handle denied claims, medical treatment disputes, and permanent disability evaluations across Missouri and Kansas. Our 99% success rate in work injury cases ensures clients receive rightful benefits while protecting their employment rights.
Wrongful Death
We represent families in wrongful death cases resulting from negligence, securing compensation for medical bills, funeral costs, and emotional distress. Our attorneys, including members of national trial lawyer associations, have recovered millions through jury verdicts and settlements. We provide compassionate guidance while pursuing justice against liable parties in car accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace fatalities.
Personal Injury
Handling diverse personal injury cases including defective products, premises liability, and nursing home abuse, our firm has secured over $750 million for clients. With 15 attorneys and five local offices, we offer free consultations and contingency fees. Our approach combines courtroom experience with personalized attention to maximize compensation for physical, emotional, and financial damages.
Medical Malpractice
Our legal team pursues compensation for victims of medical errors, including surgical mistakes and misdiagnoses. With expertise in complex healthcare litigation, we work with medical experts to prove negligence and secure damages for ongoing treatment and lost income. Our contingency fee structure ensures no upfront costs while we build your case.
People
Ron Edelman
Partner
Co-founder with 30+ years experience, Top 100 Trial Lawyer by NTLA, specializing in complex personal injury cases. Leads team that secured $11M defective product verdict.
James Thompson
Partner
Co-founder and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum member, recognized in Super Lawyers for 20+ years. Specializes in catastrophic injury cases with $10M+ verdicts.
Carl Mueller
Attorney
Former Missouri Workers' Compensation Judge with 20+ years on the bench. Brings unique insider perspective to work injury cases, achieving 99% success rate.
Brendan Buckley
Attorney
Specializes in wrongful death litigation with $7M+ verdicts. Recognized for compassionate representation in truck collision and premises liability cases.
Mike Downing
Attorney
30+ years handling workers' compensation claims, securing $600M+ for injured workers. Expert in navigating Missouri and Kansas work injury systems.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a car accident?
Seek medical attention, document the scene with photos, collect witness information, and contact our 24/7 team for free guidance before speaking with insurers.
How much does a workers' comp attorney cost?
We work on contingency - no fees unless we win. Our 25% fee is deducted from recovered compensation, with no upfront costs.
Can I file a wrongful death claim for a loved one?
Immediate family members can pursue claims for negligence-caused deaths. We help recover compensation for medical bills, funeral costs, and emotional damages.
What if my workers' comp claim gets denied?
Our former judges and state advisors will appeal the decision, leveraging insider knowledge to challenge denials and secure rightful benefits.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?
Missouri and Kansas generally allow 2 years from injury date. Contact us immediately to preserve evidence and meet critical deadlines.
Do you handle cases outside Kansas City?
While based in Kansas City, we represent clients statewide in Missouri and Kansas, with offices in five locations for convenient access.
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