A serious accident can upend your life. Suddenly, you're unable to work, you're facing a long, painful recovery, and you can only watch helplessly as your medical bills pile up. Patrick C. Smith, Attorney at Law understands your dilemma. For more than 25 years, I have helped injured clients in southeastern Kansas get the compensation they deserve, so they can start to put their lives back together.
Skilled representation - As a trial attorney, I have an extensive track record of successful results. Through decades of hard work, I have built a strong reputation for ethics and professionalism, and am AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Skilled representation - As a trial attorney, I have an extensive track record of successful results. Through decades of hard work, I have built a strong reputation for ethics and professionalism, and am AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
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Personal injury law exists to "make victims whole again." It's impossible to turn back the clock and undo a devastating accident, but if you've been injured due to someone's negligence, you deserve ample compensation. For more than 25 years, Patrick C. Smith, Attorney at Law has fought to deliver justice for victims of serious auto accidents, medical malpractice, unsafe products, dangerous drugs, slips and falls, and unsafe work conditions.
Our cars are such an important part of our lives that we often take safety for granted, until an accident impacts us directly. Almost 18,000 people were injured in motor vehicle accidents in Kansas in 2014, so if you've suffered a serious injury, you're certainly not alone. Still, it's easy to feel alone when you're hurt and unable to work, and the medical bills keep piling up.
In 2016, Kansas was the site of 3,195 crashes involving heavy commercial trucks, resulting in 934 injuries and 74 deaths. Although large trucks accounted for only 5.3 percent of all traffic accidents in the state, they produced 18.9 percent of all the state's traffic fatalities due to their size, weight and strength.
A slip and fall accident can happen just about anywhere. You're out for an afternoon of shopping or an evening at your favorite restaurant when your foot touches a wet surface and suddenly down you go. Unintentional falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries in the United States, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Workers compensation is a no-fault insurance system that serves as a safety net for injured workers. If an employee is hurt on the job or develops a work-related illness, workers comp provides benefits regardless of who caused the harm. Kansas law requires most employers to purchase workers comp insurance, and employees are covered from their first day on the job.
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Aaron Phillips
Aug 26, 2021
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I went through Patrick Smith a few years back for a worker's comp issue I had. I believe I got the bare minimum in respect to how an attorney should work for their client. When I had questions, it would only be the secretary I was able to talk to, and when I did talk with Mr. Smith, he seemed impatient with me. I do not believe he fully prepared me for what was coming in my case, and I felt alone during the whole process, even with legal representation backing me. I don't know if he was just afraid of the company it was in relation to, or just not worth his time, but years later, I am still suffering
Myles Wassenberg
Nov 02, 2018
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Troy Unruh
Oct 05, 2018
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I have defended cases against Pat for around 20 years. A seasoned professional and a gentlemen. He is informed and honestly does care about his clients. While cases against him are never easy, the actions he takes are always in the best interests of his clients, I cannot say that about all attorneys. If I was injured and need a lawyer I would not hesitate to use Pat.
Ryan Thompson
Jan 06, 2018
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Christopher Hugues
Jan 03, 2018
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Patrick has been handling my truck driver work comp case & throughout he & his staff have been very helpful, supportive, informative & extremely patient with my never-ending questions. Patrick is an attorney whom one can put their full faith in & KNOW he is always working in their best interests!!!!!
Preston Haddan
Dec 17, 2017
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Iliana Willis
Jul 14, 2017
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Pat is just an overall great guy & attorney.I have been with him for a year & still with him as in on work comp.He knows his stuff & just let him in the drivers seat.I had surgery two weeks ago & will be off another 6 months to a year to recover.He has always been upfront & trusting.We had an issue with ttd checks on WC side but other than that he has kept it smooth sailing while I focus on recovery.Thanks for everything Pat,
Jeremy Willis
2017 L5-s1 spinal fusion
Jeremy Willis
2017 L5-s1 spinal fusion
Danny Hartman
Jul 08, 2017
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Earnest Vaile
May 04, 2016
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Patrick Smith handled an auto injury claim for me. He was very professional and put my interests first. His fees were very reasonable and he was honest in dealing with me. I was amazed at his negotiation skills. I am a very satisfied client and would highly recommend him as an attorney and a person!
