EDELMAN & THOMPSON | Accident, Injury & Death Lawyers in Kansas City, MO

Bound by ethics rules, lawyers have to say "Every case is unique so past performance on similar cases does not guarantee you'll have a similar result." Common sense suggests that: 1. An experienced attorney will outperform an inexperienced attorney. 2. A law firm with a winning record in court will have better negotiating results than a law firm who threatens to go to court, but almost never does. Those two things relate to monetary results; the money you'll get to compensate you for your injuries, lost wages, and other damages. But there's another type of result that you should consider when hiring legal representation - The Client Experience. Do you value clear communication? Do you want proper medical attention? Also, a well-established and successful firm will have the resources and professional relationships to address significant matters that often arise in serious injury cases. Different law firms will get you different results. Choose wisely.

Yes. First, no up-front money from you is required. At Edelman & Thompson, we'll cover all costs to prepare your case and we'll only get paid back if we win your case and secure compensation for you. Second, we will only get paid a fee on your case if we win compensation for you. It will be deducted from your settlement. Third, as you can see, there is no risk in having legal representation. There is only potential for upside. Fourth, you should know that an insurance industry study concluded that those represented by a lawyer got compensation up to 3.5 times as much, on average, as those who did not have a lawyer, even after lawyer expenses and fees were deducted. So, not only is it affordable, it is wise to have legal representation.

Fortunately, you don't need any upfront money to have legal representation because injury firms get paid by contingency fees. This means they don't get paid unless they win. Also, this means that hiring the best law firm for your case costs the same upfront as it does to hire an inexperienced firm. But, you are likely to appreciate the difference an experienced law firm can make on the back-end. Lower volume, highly experienced firms are counting on winning big for you. An insurance study found that those represented by a lawyer got up to 3.5x as much, on average, as those who did not have legal representation, even after attorney expenses were deducted.

Motorcycle accident injury cases are quite a bit different from car accident injury cases. First, the injuries tend to be much more severe, so health recovery is likely to be longer and more expensive. Second, insurance companies like to play up the stigma against motorcyclists, to shift at least part of the liability away from their insured. Third, because of the serious injuries and longer time off from work, policy limits are very likely to be reached or exceeded. For these reasons and more, legal representation for a motorcycle accident injury is highly recommended. A free legal consultation is an excellent opportunity to understand the legalities and how to avoid doing or saying something that the liable insurance provider could use against the motorcyclist.

No. The words lawyer and attorney are used interchangeably. Also, you might hear personal injury legal professionals referred to as injury lawyers or accident attorneys. Or, you might hear someone incorporate the specific type of injury situation, like car accident lawyer, dog bite attorney, truck accident attorney, slip and fall attorney, or medical malpractice attorney. Of course there are specializations in personal injury law. Medical malpractice and nursing home abuse and neglect are examples where specialized experience and knowledge is advantageous. Work injury claims are generally treated under the state's workers' compensation law. Unlike car accidents and the other injury situations previously mentions, workplace injuries must be handled by people who are very familiar with the particulars of how workers' compensation law works in the state where the injury occurred. Don't be intimidated by the wording or what to call a legal representative who might be able to help you.