Business Details
46 Years
experience
Trusted Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury Lawyers in Kansas City
Since 1980, our firm has been a dedicated advocate for injured workers across the Kansas City metropolitan area and surrounding regions in Missouri and Kansas. Our attorneys specialize in workers' compensation and personal injury law, providing comprehensive legal representation to individuals facing workplace injuries, occupational illnesses, and accidents outside of work. With decades of collective experience, we combine deep industry knowledge with a personalized approach to ensure clients receive maximum benefits and fair compensation. Our team's expertise extends to handling denied claims, navigating complex insurance strategies, and pursuing third-party lawsuits when necessary.We maintain strong affiliations with legal organizations and have earned recognition through prestigious awards, including Martindale-Hubbell's AV Preeminent rating and Super Lawyer designations. Our commitment to client success is reflected in our track record of recovering millions in settlements and our willingness to take cases to trial when required. We offer free initial consultations and operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring accessible legal support for all clients.
Services
Workers' Compensation
Personal Injury
Legal Consultation
Claim Appeals
Bankruptcy
Social Security Disability
Wrongful Death
Auto Accidents
Product Liability
Injury Claims
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of combined experience in workers' compensation law
- Our attorneys understand insurance defense strategies from prior industry experience
- We operate on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs
- Our firm has recovered millions in settlements for injured workers
- We provide personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique case
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
- Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers in America
- U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms
Services
Workers' Compensation
We represent injured workers in securing rightful compensation for workplace accidents, occupational illnesses, and repetitive injuries. Our attorneys navigate complex insurance processes to ensure clients receive medical coverage, wage replacement, and disability benefits. With decades of experience handling claims across Missouri and Kansas, we provide strategic legal representation for both initial filings and appeals when claims are denied.
Personal Injury
Our firm handles personal injury cases arising from car accidents, truck collisions, and other traumatic events outside of work. We collaborate with specialists to build strong cases for clients seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our attorneys have recovered millions in settlements and are prepared to take cases to trial when necessary to protect client interests.
Claim Appeals
When legitimate claims are wrongfully denied, our attorneys provide aggressive representation during the appeals process. We analyze insurance company tactics to build compelling cases for reconsideration. Our team has extensive experience challenging denials through administrative hearings and court proceedings, ensuring clients receive the benefits they legally deserve under workers' compensation laws.
Legal Consultation
We offer free initial consultations to assess the merits of potential cases and explain legal options. Our attorneys provide clear guidance on claim procedures, benefit entitlements, and potential case outcomes. This service helps clients make informed decisions about pursuing compensation while understanding the legal process and their rights throughout Missouri and Kansas jurisdictions.
Bankruptcy
Our legal team provides guidance for clients facing financial hardship due to work-related injuries or accidents. We address bankruptcy concerns alongside workers' compensation claims to create comprehensive solutions. By collaborating with qualified specialists, we help clients protect assets and navigate debt issues while pursuing rightful compensation for medical expenses and lost income caused by workplace injuries or personal accidents.
People
Michael R. Wallace
Attorney at Law
Founder with 40+ years of workers' compensation experience. Former auto plant worker turned legal advocate. Recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 1995 and Super Lawyers annually since 2007. Specializes in complex workplace injury cases.
Zachary A. Kolich
Attorney at Law
15+ years of workers' compensation expertise. Former insurance defense attorney with deep understanding of opposing strategies. Focuses on maximizing client benefits through strategic negotiations and litigation when necessary.
David A. Slocum
Attorney at Law
16 years of experience in workers' rights advocacy. Proven track record recovering millions for injured workers. Skilled in trial and appellate work for complex compensation cases across Missouri and Kansas jurisdictions.
Questions
What services do you offer for workplace injuries?
We handle all aspects of workers' compensation claims including medical benefits, wage replacement, disability ratings, and appeals for denied claims across Missouri and Kansas.
Do you handle cases outside of workers' compensation?
Yes, we also represent clients in personal injury cases from car accidents, product liability, and wrongful death claims, along with related legal matters like Social Security Disability.
What if my workers' comp claim was denied?
Our attorneys specialize in challenging denied claims through administrative appeals and litigation, using our deep understanding of insurance company tactics to secure rightful benefits.
How are your legal fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay no attorney fees unless we successfully obtain compensation for your case.
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area including all communities in Missouri and Kansas with workplace injuries or accident claims.
