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When Foster Care Fails, We Fight

At Law Offices of Steven Ediger, LLC, I am dedicated to advocating for children and families who have suffered due to negligence or harm within the foster care system. My mission is to hold the responsible parties accountable and provide my clients with the support they deserve.

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Helping children in both Kansas and Missouri

Foster Care Personal Injury Attorney Serving Kansas & Missouri

Children are a particularly vulnerable part of our society, and they can, unfortunately, suffer serious injuries or trauma while in foster care, such as neglect, abuse, or other forms of mistreatment. These cases can range from physical injuries and sexual abuse to emotional trauma and psychological damage.

As a dedicated personal injury lawyer, I am committed to standing up for the safety of foster care children and holding the responsible parties accountable for their injuries or abuse.

Whether you need help with personal injury cases, child abuse claims, or neglect, I provide compassionate legal assistance to children and families within the foster care system.

30 Years of Experience
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My Practice Areas

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Foster Care Wrongful Death

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Foster Care Negligence

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Foster Care Abuse & Neglect

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Steven Ediger

Steven Ediger

Attorney at Law

I am a personal injury litigation attorney and have practiced primarily in foster care litigation in recent years. I have been practicing law in Kansas since 1982 and have specialized in personal injury litigation since 1992. I am licensed to practice in state and federal courts in both Kansas and Missouri and have published articles in the Missouri Law Journal and the Kansas Trial Law Journal.

Combating Negligence in the Foster Care System

Foster children are entitled to protection under the law. Too often, those entrusted with protecting children in the foster care system fail to provide the care and safety they deserve. I am dedicated to combating foster care negligence, advocating for the rights of vulnerable children by holding negligent parties accountable, and seeking justice for those harmed under the system’s watch.

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What Constitutes Foster Care Personal Injury?

Abuse and neglect by foster parents occur when foster parents fail to provide essential care, such as adequate food, clothing, shelter, supervision, medical attention, or emotional support. Abuse and neglect by foster parents can take many devastating forms, including:

  • Physical harm, such as hitting or excessive punishment

  • Emotional abuse, including verbal insults, manipulation, or rejection

These actions or omissions can severely impact a child's well-being, development, and safety, and they violate the basic trust placed in foster parents. At my firm, I strive to protect victims of abuse or neglect from foster care parents and hold those parents accountable for breaching their responsibilities.

Negligence by foster agencies occurs when these organizations fail in their duty to thoroughly vet foster parents, monitor placements, or address reports of abuse and neglect. This includes:

  • Placing children in unsafe or inappropriate homes

  • Ignoring red flags during background checks

  • Failing to conduct regular welfare visits

When foster agencies neglect these crucial responsibilities, they compromise the safety and welfare of the children they are tasked with protecting, exposing them to potential harm that could have been prevented. I am dedicated to holding foster agencies accountable for negligence and advocating for the rights of the children and families who have been affected by these failures.

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Experienced Representation for Injuries, Abuse & Neglect
Sustained in the Foster Care System

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Fighting for the Rights of Foster Care Children in Kansas & Missouri

At Steven A. Ediger, LLC I am committed to fighting for the rights and well-being of foster care children across Kansas and Missouri. With over 30 years of experience as a personal injury attorney, I provide compassionate, results-driven representation for children and families impacted by abuse or negligence within the foster care system, and I strive to hold foster care agencies and families accountable for their actions.

If a child has been impacted by mistreatment in a foster care environment, my firm is ready to help. I am skilled in handling cases for foster care personal injury, foster care negligence, and foster care abuse and neglect, and I strive to provide dedicated representation tailored to my clients' unique circumstances. Located near the State Line in Westwood, Kansas, I serve clients throughout Kansas and Missouri. Contact me today to schedule a consultation.