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Proven Trial Lawyers Serving the Injured for 60+ Years 
Our Process

We’ll Clearly Explain What You Can Expect.

For most people who’ve experienced a serious personal injury or life-changing accident, this is their first encounter with the legal system and with lawyers. It can sometimes be intimidating. There’s also a hesitation at times from victims to pursue justice against someone else. On top of that, there’s an underlying fear about the future of the family, how to overcome the situation and try to put lives back in order as well as possible.

We’ve helped thousands of people just like you. We truly understand what you’re going through, and we’ve learned that it is most helpful to first listen – not just to the specific details of your situation – but also about your fears, concerns, questions and hopes.

Then, we will carefully take you through all of your options, and offer our best legal advice based on our experience and understanding. But we’ll also thoughtfully consider any unease you may be having, while reassuring you that our only job is to be your voice and advocate for your rights.

Here’s What You Should Bring to Our Initial Meeting.

We understand that meeting with attorneys is probably not something that’s very familiar to you. So you may not know what to do or expect. Here’s a list of things to prepare or bring with you for our initial consultation.

In addition to telling us your story in as much detail as you can, it is helpful if you can also provide:

  • Names and contact information for any witnesses (if appropriate)
  • Related medical records
  • Police report
  • Health insurance contract
  • Letters or communication from insurance companies

OUR EXPERIENCE PAYS

View Some of Our Successful Verdicts & Settlements
  • Trucking Accident Verdict $23 Million

    Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman won what is thought to be the largest personal injury verdict in Kansas in a trucking case against Swift Transportation. The $23.5 million verdicts followed a lengthy jury trial in U.S. District Court in Wichita.

  • Massive Bad Faith Judgment $11.5 Million

    The District Court of Riley County, Kansas, issued a ruling enforcing an $11,588,548 judgment against insurance carrier USAIG for its negligence and bad faith in handling a claim against its insured pilot following a fatal airplane crash. In 2021, the ruling was upheld by the Kansas Court of Appeals.

  • Insurance Bad Faith $10.25 Million

    An insurance company's failure to timely offer its $100,000 liability policy after a motor vehicle accident resulted in the company's payment of a $10.25 million settlement of a Kansas "bad faith" action handled by Vic Bergman.

  • Drilling Truck Accident $5.2 Million

    A head-on highway collision caused by an oil and gas driller resulted in a $4 million settlement from the drilling company after a week and a half of trial in southwest Kansas.

  • Preventable Birth Injury $4.72 Million

    The negligence of an obstetrician and of labor and delivery nurses at Salina Regional Health Center resulted in a $4.72 million settlement. The case, which was handled by Vic Bergman and Matt Birch, exhausted the defendants’ available insurance coverage and included $20,000 of the physician’s personal assets.

  • Preventable Birth Injury $4.3 Million

    A hospital’s failure to have policies in place to prevent devastating brain injuries to infants led to a $4.3 million Kansas settlement. Vic Bergman represented the family.

TESTIMONIALS

We've Helped Thousands of People Just Like You
  • “Handled all of my concerns with the highest level of professionalism.”

    - Sarah B.
  • “With the help of SJB, we were able to get some answers and some peace of mind.”

    - Katy Brown
  • “Highly recommend this firm.”

    - Amanda H.

WHAT SETS US APART?

  • Highly Respected in Our Field

    Our attorneys are well-established in various areas of practice, including Attorney Lynn R. Johnson, who is a member of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates.

  • A Legacy of Excellence

    We have a longstanding history of exemplary legal representation dating back to 1949, but are committed to leveraging forward-thinking practices and technology for the benefit of our clients.

  • Trial-Ready Legal Advocacy

    While most of our cases result in successful settlements, our willingness to go to trial enables us to secure more favorable outcomes.

  • A Network of Support

    We work to ensure that you receive the resources you need after an injury, including medical care, access to experts, emotional and financial support.

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