Kansas City, MO personal injury attorney Michael Waddell talks about his most common piece of advice for clients and his background & experience. One piece of advice frequently given to clients is the importance of understanding that once they initiate any kind of claim, everything they say or do on social media or publish online becomes public. This means they are essentially broadcasting their personal lives to the world, and anything they say or do can and will be used against them.

The lawyer’s background and experience that contribute to their current practice include beginning their career as a defense attorney, which is atypical for most plaintiff’s lawyers. They started their legal journey in 1990 as a private practice insurance defense lawyer with a firm in Kansas City, Missouri, where they worked for about four years advising insurance companies and defending their clients. Subsequently, they spent 21 years working in-house for a large insurance company, interacting with the claims department and defending the company and its customers against various lawsuits. Afterward, they worked for another insurance company for three additional years. With approximately 50 jury trials and 30 years of experience as a defense lawyer, they are now well-prepared for their role as a plaintiff’s lawyer, where they advise individuals who have been involved in accidents and sustained injuries, offering valuable insight into the insurance company’s perspective on their claims.