Top best Personal Injury Lawyers Near me in ZIP 64105

Tom Hershewe is one of the Midwest’s leading bad faith insurance litigators. Tom represents insureds who have had their insurance companies abandoned them after another person sued them. Even in cases where the insurance company defends its insured, Tom often serves as the insured’s personal counsel to ensure that the insurance company takes the correct steps to resolve the case. During his time at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, Tom has recovered more than $130 million against insurance companies for their failure to abide by good faith claims handling.. If that weren’t enough, Tom has also handled almost every kind of personal injury case imaginable. He’s been involved with cases pertaining to truck crashes, electrocution, faulty products, and industrial accidents.

Thomas Dickerson, a dedicated personal injury lawyer, found his calling through a unique journey that began with a high school debate class and was fueled by a family tragedy.. Having worked at a Kansas City law firm during college, Thomas graduated from Creighton University School of Law in 2010. It was during this time that he met his future wife and law partner, Chelsea Oxton Dickerson.. In 2010, they jointly established The Dickerson Oxton Law Firm with a clear mission: to champion everyday people against corporate challenges. Specializing in personal injury cases, they consistently secure over a million dollars in annual recoveries.. Thomas and Chelsea prioritize prompt communication, addressing inquiries, and delivering outstanding results for their clients.

STEVEN F. CORONADO is an attorney with extensive trial experience in Professional and Products Liability, Commercial and Construction Litigation  having participated as lead counsel in over fifty jury trials. He has tried cases in both Missouri and Kansas State and Federal Courts. He was recognized by Missouri Lawyers Weekly as one of Missouri's "Winningest Defense Lawyers" for 2010.. Steve is a past member of the Board of Directors for the DRI (The Defense Research Institute) (2007-2010). He is a past Chair of DRI's Products Liability Committee (2005-2007). In the past, Steve has served DRI as the Vice Chair of the Products Liability Committee (2003-2005) and as Co-Chair of the Products Liability Specialized Litigation Group on Consumer Goods (1994-2003). He is a member of DRI's Diversity Issues Committee and served as Chairman of DRI's 2002 Annual Meeting. He also is actively involved in the Trucking Law Committee and Fire and Property Specialized Litigation Group. Locally, Steve was one of the founding members and a past President of the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Bar Association. Steve is a past Chair of the Missouri Bar Association Client Security Fund Committee. Steve is currently an Officer and member of the Board of Directors for the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers (MODL).. Steve co-authored the Missouri Chapter of the Defense Research Institute Compendium on Expert Witnesses published by the Defense Research Institute in 1996. He also co-authored The Missouri Chapter of the Second Edition of the Defense Research Institute's Book on Product Liability Defenses. Steve has also authored or co-authored a number of articles for FTD (For the Defense) and other DRI committee publications. Through the years, Steve has spoken at various DRI seminars including, most recently, the Products, Trucking Law, and Damages Seminars. Steve's predominant practice is in the area of general civil litigation with particular emphasis in products liability; construction litigation; trucking accidents; nursing home liability; governmental entity liability; and general personal injury.. Steve is a founding member of Coronado Katz LLC.  He was previously a shareholder of Sherman Taff Bangert Thomas & Coronado, P.C., where he started his practice in 1989. He is licensed to practice in Missouri (1989) and Kansas (1990); and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri (1989); U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1996); U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas (1990); the U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1991); and the United States Supreme Court (2003); Federal Court of Appeals (2010).. Steve completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, receiving a B.A. Degree (with honors) in 1980. Between 1980 and 1987, Steve worked for the Kansas City Star/Times where he gained experience in managing people and deadlines. Steve earned his J.D. Degree at the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1989. Beginning in 1989, Steve was mentored by the firm's founding partner and past President of DRI, Joe Sherman, until Joe retired in 1993.. Steve was born in Kansas City but raised in nearby Independence, Missouri. He currently resides with his wife, Sherry, and four children, Samantha, Shannon, Steven and Samuel, in Kansas City, Missouri. Steve takes a hands-on approach to many of the things he does and, in particular, with regard to raising his children and, accordingly, he has no true hobbies. However, he does count watching his children mature as one of his most enjoyable pastimes.

Originally from Lee's Summit, MO, Kahlie graduated magna cum laude from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO in 2011 with a degree in business administration and a minor in legal studies. She then attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law where she graduated cum laude with an emphasis in litigation in 2014.. Kahlie began working in the legal field at the young age of 17 and has spent the entirety of her career diligently working to helping injury vicitms seek justice. She became a personal injury attorney in order to give a voice to the voiceless and she truly believes that everyone deserves a chance to have their story told with dignity, integrity, and respect. She's passionate about her work as a personal injury attorney and takes great pride in zealously representing her clients.. Kahlie views the opportunity to bring real life stories to juries as one of the greatest honors and is humbled that people entrust her to be their advocate. It is a task she never takes lightly.. HONORSDean’s List, UMKC School of LawRegional Champion, National Trial CompetitionLewis F. Powell Jr. Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, presented by the American College of Trial LawyersOrder of the Barristers, InducteeUMKC Law Trial Practice Award, presented by UMKC Law Department of AdvocacyTwo-time CALI Excellence for the Future Award Winner. The National Trial Lawyers: "Top 40 Under 40: Civil Plaintiff" 2019. BAR ADMISSIONSKansas State CourtsMissouri State CourtsUnited States District Court, Western District of MissouriUnited States District Court, District of Kansas. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPSMember, Missouri Bar AssociationMember, Kansas Bar AssociationMember, Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysMember, Kansas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember, American Association for JusticeMember, American Civil Liberties Union. Graduate, Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College

Mr. Smith is a Missouri and Kansas licensed trial attorney practicing primarily in the areas of employment and disability discrimination, whistleblower litigation, governmental liability, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, tractor-trailer crash litigation, insurance defense, business and commercial litigation, and eDiscovery. He aggressively defends the rights of clients in high-stakes litigation and decisively leverages cutting-edge trial technology in the courtroom when advantageous. Mr. Smith has also had notable success with summary judgment motions, complex motion practice, and appellate practice.. Like exceedingly few attorneys in his field, Mr. Smith has the unique ability to manage and personally execute all aspects of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) from identification through production and deliver native format eDiscovery projects faster, cheaper, and with more insight and focus on the overall litigation and trial strategy than distributed solutions beholden to legacy methodologies.. Disclaimer: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Also, neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar review or approve certifying organizations or specialist designations. Past results afford no guarantee of future results.

Maureen believes in strong advocacy for her clients. She provides personal service and will lend a voice to those who need help.. Education. J.D., Michigan State University-College of Law, 2005. B.A., Creighton University, 1990. Bar Admissions. Missouri 2005. Kansas 2006. U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri. U.S. District Court, District of Kansas. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. United States Supreme Court. Practice Areas. Personal Injury, Trucking, Medical Malpractice, Auto Accidents, Contract Litigation

Joshua is the Owner of the Law Office of Joshua Scott, LLC. He has comprehensive knowledge of catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, bad faith insurance, and truck crash litigation. Because he spent several years in the insurance industry, both as an adjuster and as an attorney, Joshua has a unique perspective on how insurance companies will evaluate and defend your case.. Joshua has successfully litigated numerous catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases in Missouri and Kansas in both state and federal courts. He has tried cases to verdict. Joshua also has extensive experience analyzing insurance coverage and in insurance coverage litigation.. Joshua graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law cum laude in 2011. He was recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in Missouri and Kansas in 2018 and 2019 – an honor award to only 2.5% of attorneys. He has also received the Ike Skelton, Sr. Award for Excellence in Trial Practice and is a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys.

Jarrett Leiker is the Managing Partner and a Founding Member of SWL Injury Lawyers. Mr. Leiker resides in Lenexa, Kansas with his wife and daughter.. Throughout his life, Mr. Leiker has been devoted to being a voice for others when they need it most. The heart of his practice consists of advocating for people when they have been wronged or seriously injured. As a litigation and trial attorney, Mr. Leiker dedicates his time to making sure his clients’ interests are adequately represented. He is committed to providing his clients with the necessary strategy to succeed and regain the quality of life that they enjoyed before they were harmed. Mr. Leiker appreciates the strength and resilience his clients show throughout their cases, and as a result, he builds lifelong relationships with them and their families.. Throughout his career in personal injury litigation, Mr. Leiker has dedicated his practice to protecting the rights of people who have been seriously injured. He has represented numerous clients in cases involving catastrophic accidents and serious injuries. Mr. Leiker has assisted his clients in recovering substantial compensation for injuries, disfigurement, medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering.. Mr. Leiker received his undergraduate degree from Rockhurst University, and his law degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City. He joined a prestigious personal injury law firm in Kansas City after law school; the first associate the firm had ever hired directly out of law school. For several years, Mr. Leiker worked on multi-million dollar catastrophic personal injury cases that included railroad injuries, semi crashes, and gas explosions. As a result, he was able to sharpen his courtroom skills and the handling of high-level litigation.. Mr. Leiker then went on to launch his own firm for eight years before partnering with close friends James Stigall and Luke Whitworth in 2024 to form SWL Injury Lawyers. SWL’s mission is to serve the community by providing experienced legal counsel, exceptional care for his clients, and professional and consistent communication. SWL Injury Lawyers embraces the use of technology and a high-level service to deliver an unmatched client experience for every case. SWL Injury Lawyers prioritizes systems and processes that facilitate the best results for his clients in a timely manner, while also personalizing his services for each client’s unique needs.. In addition, Mr. Leiker has been selected as a member of Super Lawyers Rising Stars and National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, two prestigious organizations that award only the top attorneys in the nation.. Mr. Leiker has also been a lifelong practitioner of martial arts since the age of 3, under the instruction of his mother and father. During his athletic career, he competed in hundreds of tournaments around the world and earned 33 world championship titles. Mr. Leiker practiced martial arts until he retired from professional competition at the age of 30. Jarrett is a fierce competitor. The drive that once made him one of the best martial artists in the world, has shaped him into an attorney that is now focused on relentlessly fighting for his clients every day. No matter how big or small the case, Mr. Leiker advocates for every one of his clients to receive the best results possible.

I am a trial attorney representing plaintiffs in contingent fee litigation in Missouri, Kansas and nationwide.  I handle all types of cases for plaintiffs, including auto defects and crashworthiness, car and semi truck crashes, train crossing incidents, product liability, pharmaceutical defects, medical device defects, nursing home negligence, medical negligence and investment loss.

During his nearly 30-year legal career, Tim Becker has become known and revered as one of this nation’s leading truck crash attorneys. Through his work at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, Tim has tried truck crashes in 33 of the 50 states and won millions of dollars in settlements for his clients.. Tim knows, without exception, truck crashes are not accidents. There is a reason the crash happened, and he works tirelessly to find out why. Tim knows the patterns, what to look for, what documents the trucking companies should have and what its drivers should be doing. This is why Tim is so effective, and what makes Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, one of the most sought-after truck crash law firms in the country. For Tim, the settlements are not what matters. It’s being able to provide comfort and hope for the families of truck crash victims, and being their voice for change so this doesn’t happen again.. Two of his most noteworthy cases includes the Breedlove vs. S&H Express, Inc.; Jeffery Rice; Losif Ghimbasan: MODA Transport, Inc., that was settled for $4.09 million, and Holdeman v. Stratman where a jury awarded a verdict of $37.5 million.

Attorney Leland F. Dempsey is a leading medical malpractice and personal injury attorney in Kansas City, representing the injured victims of others’ negligence. A founding member of Dempsey & Kingsland, Mr. Dempsey offers client-focused representation that gets results. Mr. Dempsey earned his J.D. from Tulane Law School and has been admitted to both the Missouri and Kansas State Bars. In 2007, he secured an award of $43 million – the largest vaccination award in U.S. history – for a child who was rendered a quadriplegic after receiving a vaccination.

Adam Evans is an experienced litigator who focuses his practice on complex pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. Mr. Evans has represented and obtained recoveries on behalf of hundreds of injured clients, including those harmed by hernia mesh, transvaginal mesh, hormone-based contraceptive drugs, defective defibrillator lead wires, robotic surgery systems, and many others.. Mr. Evans serves as a member of the Plaintiffs' Executive Committee in the Atrium Medical Corp. C-Qur Mesh Multidistrict Litigation and is actively litigating hernia mesh cases against multiple manufacturers. Mr. Evans is widely known as an authoritative voice in the legal community regarding the various hernia mesh products as well as the science and medicine underlying the cases. Mr. Evans has been invited to speak throughout the country to educate lawyers and medical professionals about various topics relating to hernia mesh science, medicine, and litigation. He is also the co-chair of the Hernia Mesh Litigation Group for the American Association for Justice.. Mr. Evans earned his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law in 2008. During law school Mr. Evans volunteered his time to assist the indigent citizens of Camden, New Jersey by participating several Rutgers Law programs, including the pro bono Immigration and Bankruptcy Clinics as well as the Civil Practice Clinic. Mr. Evans currently volunteers time to the disadvantaged citizens of the Kansas City Metro area by participating in the Volunteer Attorney Project for Legal Aid of Western Missouri.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in and surrounding areas.