Experienced Work Comp Attorney Since 1996

Spencer Shields has been handling workers compensation claims in Kansas and Missouri since his graduation from Washburn University Law School in 1996. Licensed in the states of Kansas, Missouri and Colorado, Mr. Shields specializes in workers compensation claims occurring throughout the Kansas City metro area and the Midwest in general. Mr. Shields has personally handled over 1,000 work comp cases across the nation during his legal career.

In most instances, your employer is represented by an insurance company that has at its disposal experienced adjusters and attorneys trained in minimizing your claim. While you or your loved one seek medical treatment for your injuries following an accident, the insurance company is hard at work building a defense against you and your case. This is why you need an experienced, specialized work comp attorney working on your behalf as soon as possible after you are injured. In some instances evidence at the scene needs to be documented and stored. Time is therefore of the essence.

Many attorneys claim that they handle workers compensation claims. However, few specialize and even fewer are actually willing to go all the way through the hearing process on your behalf if needed. More and more insurance companies are dragging the claims process out, offering “low ball” settlement offers or outright denying claims in an effort to keep compensation out of your hands. Mr. Shields does not take a case unless he is actually willing to try the case; otherwise, the insurance company and its attorneys will use this as leverage to secure a lower settlement value on your claim. Simply, the insurance companies know whether you have an aggressive lawyer working for you, or just one that advertises on TV and/or print-ad in order to hand pick the good cases they get and let the others go to the wayside for minimum value. Mr. Shields limits the number of workers compensation claims he accepts to only those involving serious personal injuries. This way he can devote the required time and attention to your case to move it in a timely manner and to maximize your settlement value.

Mr. Shields’ clients benefit from his experience and reputation of being a respected, professional attorney with a strong work ethic who is committed to successfully resolving every client’s legal challenges in a timely and affordable manner. Call now for a free consultation.