James R. Shetlar Law Firm - Overland Park, KS

Over Fifty Years of Experienced Personal Injury Advocacy

If you or a loved one has suffered a severe injury in an accident or on the job, you know that the immediate consequences are overwhelming. Between mounting medical expenses, lost wages, and dealing with aggressive insurance adjusters, you need a powerful legal advocate who will fight for your rights. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, the James R. Shetlar Law Firm provides relentless, compassionate representation for injured victims across the Kansas City metropolitan area. Established in 1974, our personal injury law firm has spent over five decades helping families secure the full and fair financial compensation they need to rebuild their lives. When you need to find an attorney who will treat you as a priority rather than just a case number, James R. Shetlar is prepared to help.

Attorney James R. Shetlar is recognized as one of the preeminent litigation lawyers in Kansas and Missouri. Over a career spanning more than fifty years, he has successfully handled thousands of cases, earning prestigious legal honors including an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, membership in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, and inclusion in Super Lawyers. Unlike high-volume personal injury mills, our firm intentionally limits the number of clients we represent. This selective approach allows Jim Shetlar to personally oversee every case, utilizing his extensive trial skills and medical expertise to maximize settlements and jury verdicts.

Comprehensive Workers' Compensation Services

An injury in the workplace can immediately threaten your financial stability. At the James R. Shetlar Law Firm, we guide injured employees through the complex Kansas and Missouri workers' compensation systems. We assist clients with:

• Filing Claims: We help ensure all reporting requirements and deadlines are met so you do not lose your benefits.
• Securing Medical Benefits: We fight to ensure you receive high-quality medical treatment from authorized physicians, completely covered by your employer's insurance.
• Obtaining Disability Compensation: We advocate for fair temporary and permanent disability payments if your injury prevents you from returning to work.
• Workplace Accidents: We handle construction site accidents, ladder falls, trench collapses, and industrial injuries, identifying any third-party liability claims.

Aggressive Personal Injury & Accident Defense

We represent victims of negligent acts in a wide range of motor vehicle and professional liability claims, including:

• Automobile Accidents: We represent individuals injured in car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and commercial vehicle collisions, dealing directly with insurance companies so you can focus on healing.
• Medical Malpractice: We challenge negligent healthcare providers, medical errors, surgical mistakes, and birth injuries.
• Premises Liability: We help victims of serious slips, trips, and falls on commercial and residential properties.

No Fee Unless We Recover Money For You

At the James R. Shetlar Law Firm, we believe that everyone deserves top-quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. We offer free case evaluations and work strictly on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will never pay any attorney fees or court costs unless we win your case. Contact our Overland Park office today to discuss your situation with a highly respected personal injury advocate.