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Matthew Bretz

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Primary Practice Area

Brain injury

Language

English

About

Get A Kansas Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer On Your SideIf you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident due to the fault or negligence of someone else, you need attorneys you can trust to help you get the medical care and compensation you rightfully deserve. The Kansas-based personal injury lawyers from Bretz & Young know how to win cases for our clients.Whether you've been injured in a car accident or hurt on the job in Hutchinson, Salina, Wichita, Garden City, Dodge City, Liberal or Hays, our knowledgeable team will work with you each step of the way. We have helped injury victims and their families obtain more than $230 million in verdicts and settlements. A few of our notable case results include:$50 MillionWrongful Death$18.5 MillionBrain Injury$3.15 MillionMotorcycle Accident$5 MillionCar Wreck$3.25 MillionCar Wreck$2.1 MillionFarming Accident$8 MillionAssault$4 MillionTruck Accident$2.3 MillionPedestrian Accident$2 MillionTruck Accident$1.75 MillionMotorcycle Accident$2.5 MillionProduct Liability CaseIn case after case, we consistently secure the money our clients need to live their lives with dignity. That's what drives us to work hard every single day - helping car accident victims and their families get their lives back on track.The best way to get to know me and find out why I love being a trial lawyer is to understand where I come from. I grew up with a single mother and three sisters. An inquisitive kid, my family pushed and challenged me, helping me develop a passion for learning. With their support I graduated college and started teaching classical and quantum physics at Kansas State University by the age of 20.One of the side jobs I did as a kid was yard work for a local retired lawyer. I didn’t know what lawyers did, but I admired this man and wanted to be like him. Physics and teaching intrigued me, but I could not get the idea of being a lawyer out of my mind.There are three primary things that have made me who I am as a trial lawyer. The first was an opportunity to get out of Kansas and attend Pepperdine University School of Law in California on a scholarship. For me—a small-town Kansas boy—this was an eye-opening and horizon-expanding experience.The second career-defining opportunity was lucking into a job during law school with the Los Angeles firm of Erin Brockovich, Delta Force II and The Twilight Zone fame, Engstrom Lipscomb & Lack. At Pepperdine I learned “the law,” but at EL&L I learned how to be a trial lawyer litigating catastrophic injury cases.The third, and by far the most formative event in my life occurred on Valentine’s Day in 1992 when my 16-year-old sister Marlee and two of her friends were struck by a train, instantly killing all three of the girls in the car. Going through that devastation with my family at the time and in the years since has given me a personal understanding of the crushing pain suffered by those who have lost a loved one. My professional and personal lives bleed together. I am on the National Board of Directors for MADD. I also volunteer time with the United Way, Red Cross, Interfaith Housing, ABATE, and the Training and Evaluation Center of Hutchinson. I handle motor vehicle, medical malpractice, defective product, and premises liability cases. My wife of 27 years, Amy, and I have two amazing, compassionate, and driven daughters, Lauren and Hannah. Lauren works as an SLP with the Blue Valley School District in Kansas City. Hannah is a senior at Kansas State University with plans to attend law school after graduation.

Practices Areas

Car Accident

Personal Injury

Brain injury

Motorcycle accident

Trucking accident

Language

English

Contact

Bretz Injury Law3 Compound DriveHutchinson, KS, 67502

Office: (620) 322-4119

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Reviews

Mark
December 2, 2015

In light of what happened, I am glad I called Bretz & Young. I received all the help I needed in a timely manner. Everyone at the office was very professional. Workers' Compensation was not taking care of me, and everyone (including my boss) told me to get an attorney. Bretz & Young got involved and made the process so much better!

Valerie
October 20, 2015

Bretz & Young was wonderful at a time that was truly horrible. They dealt with the insurance companies in a timely and efficient manner, and they were compassionate with me while I was grieving a loss. I would definitely recommend that anyone who needs help call Bretz & Young. Don't face the insurance company alone!

Allen
July 29, 2020

Matthew helped me with my legal issues. Things were great and went according to plan. Anytime I needed help, he was there. I recommend him highly. He really cares about what he does!

Smith
July 12, 2020

I have hired Matt on numerous occasions for my legal needs. I have not hesitated to recommend him to my family members, employees and clients. Many of which have used him and were quite satisfied with the results.

Deb
October 15, 2019

Matt Bretz and his team handled my personal injury case in spectacular fashion culminating in a fair and just settlement well before going to trial. Their successful track record of years of ethical practices and knowledgeable, effective representation served me well. The lawyer you choose does make a difference. I suffered a debilitating injury in a fall due to unsafe conditions while dining in a Kansas tourist town. We tried to negotiate a fair settlement with the proprietor's insurance company ourselves but they offered us only a laughable, token amount to sign off on all claims since their “investigation” concluded that their client was not at fault. My husband had purchased a couple books on the subject of seeking a premises liability settlement without hiring a lawyer, which greatly aided our case. Learning from the many actual case histories detailed Matt’s book, we were able to compose a compelling and eloquent Demand Letter. Still, the insurance company knew they had the upper hand especially since we were out-of-state and out-gunned. So they hoped that we would simply give up in frustration fighting an uphill battle. One of the books that we purchased from Amazon titled “And Justice for All: Win Your Injury Case with Honesty and Integrity” was co-authored by Matthew Bretz and Melinda Young of Hutchinson, Kansas. Besides the book’s excellent content, the law firm of Bretz and Young was a perfect fit geographically since we now needed a lawyer that was licensed to practice in Kansas yet not in the immediate vicinity of the same town. The stars were aligned which led us to call Matt’s office and shortly afterward he pulled off the road to call us for details. He enthusiastically convinced us that he wanted to take this case (for public safety concerns as well) and was confident in a favorable outcome. He followed up by having photos taken of the deteriorating premise conditions the following weekend and he took charge from day one. Matt is a very cordial and compassionate gentlemen but when it came to his negotiating skills in mediation, his tenacity and experience shone through. Mediation is an increasingly common (and often mandated) formal procedure before assigning a court date that often results in early settlement. We quickly learned to appreciate having Matt on our side. The opposing lawyer team tried a couple tricks but Matt saw right through them and put them on the defense. He then cleverly devised a simple yet effective formula of assigning a calculated value of pain and suffering that a jury could easily assign a tangible figure. Just the mention of presenting this to a jury in closing arguments instantly broke the stalemate in mediation negotiations, leading to a quick and rewarding resolution without the time-consuming expense and uncertainty of a jury trial. Regardless of whether or not you might try going it alone, you would do well to purchase a couple books such as Matt’s to educate yourself for one of the most important financial events of your life. Before you say or do something that might jeopardize your case, take the time to research and learn how the legal system works. Most likely if your case rises to a high dollar figure, you will benefit greatly by choosing the right lawyer to achieve a fair and just settlement. We found our perfect match in Bretz and Young.

Logun
October 9, 2019

Matthew Bretz did a great job of getting my case resolved in a timely manner. Great communication with all the staff at Bretz & Young. Would definitely recommend him and his law firm if you have been in a accident.

Matt
August 12, 2017

Matt and his staff are very helpful. They always answer my questions with a smile and are very responsive. Matt and his staff treat you with respect and in my opinion are the BEST INJURY LAWYERS IN THE COUNTRY! I would highly reccomend MATT BRETZ!

tiffany
August 12, 2017

Matt did my fiance's case and was very helpful and responsive if he needed anything after hours or needed any immediate questions answered Matt was always there to answer them with a smile when dealing with Matt Bretz it was more like dealing with a friend then an attorney.

Roseann
June 23, 2017

Bretz and Young attorneys and the staff are awesome. My husband and I have used them a few times and they are always quick to respond and follow through with everything they say they will do even if it's not their 'area' of expertise. Would recommend them to anyone I know needing help.

Randy
February 18, 2016

I hired Bretz & Young for a workers compensation claim. I felt helpless until they represented me against the insurance company. I got the medical treatment I needed and the compensation I deserved. Bretz & Young made me feel like I was part of the family - they always had time for me. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone!

Mark
December 2, 2015

In light of what happened, I am glad I called Bretz & Young. I received all the help I needed in a timely manner. Everyone at the office was very professional. Workers' Compensation was not taking care of me, and everyone (including my boss) told me to get an attorney. Bretz & Young got involved and made the process so much better!

Valerie
October 20, 2015

Bretz & Young was wonderful at a time that was truly horrible. They dealt with the insurance companies in a timely and efficient manner, and they were compassionate with me while I was grieving a loss. I would definitely recommend that anyone who needs help call Bretz & Young. Don't face the insurance company alone!

Allen
July 29, 2020

Matthew helped me with my legal issues. Things were great and went according to plan. Anytime I needed help, he was there. I recommend him highly. He really cares about what he does!

Smith
July 12, 2020

I have hired Matt on numerous occasions for my legal needs. I have not hesitated to recommend him to my family members, employees and clients. Many of which have used him and were quite satisfied with the results.

Deb
October 15, 2019

Matt Bretz and his team handled my personal injury case in spectacular fashion culminating in a fair and just settlement well before going to trial. Their successful track record of years of ethical practices and knowledgeable, effective representation served me well. The lawyer you choose does make a difference. I suffered a debilitating injury in a fall due to unsafe conditions while dining in a Kansas tourist town. We tried to negotiate a fair settlement with the proprietor's insurance company ourselves but they offered us only a laughable, token amount to sign off on all claims since their “investigation” concluded that their client was not at fault. My husband had purchased a couple books on the subject of seeking a premises liability settlement without hiring a lawyer, which greatly aided our case. Learning from the many actual case histories detailed Matt’s book, we were able to compose a compelling and eloquent Demand Letter. Still, the insurance company knew they had the upper hand especially since we were out-of-state and out-gunned. So they hoped that we would simply give up in frustration fighting an uphill battle. One of the books that we purchased from Amazon titled “And Justice for All: Win Your Injury Case with Honesty and Integrity” was co-authored by Matthew Bretz and Melinda Young of Hutchinson, Kansas. Besides the book’s excellent content, the law firm of Bretz and Young was a perfect fit geographically since we now needed a lawyer that was licensed to practice in Kansas yet not in the immediate vicinity of the same town. The stars were aligned which led us to call Matt’s office and shortly afterward he pulled off the road to call us for details. He enthusiastically convinced us that he wanted to take this case (for public safety concerns as well) and was confident in a favorable outcome. He followed up by having photos taken of the deteriorating premise conditions the following weekend and he took charge from day one. Matt is a very cordial and compassionate gentlemen but when it came to his negotiating skills in mediation, his tenacity and experience shone through. Mediation is an increasingly common (and often mandated) formal procedure before assigning a court date that often results in early settlement. We quickly learned to appreciate having Matt on our side. The opposing lawyer team tried a couple tricks but Matt saw right through them and put them on the defense. He then cleverly devised a simple yet effective formula of assigning a calculated value of pain and suffering that a jury could easily assign a tangible figure. Just the mention of presenting this to a jury in closing arguments instantly broke the stalemate in mediation negotiations, leading to a quick and rewarding resolution without the time-consuming expense and uncertainty of a jury trial. Regardless of whether or not you might try going it alone, you would do well to purchase a couple books such as Matt’s to educate yourself for one of the most important financial events of your life. Before you say or do something that might jeopardize your case, take the time to research and learn how the legal system works. Most likely if your case rises to a high dollar figure, you will benefit greatly by choosing the right lawyer to achieve a fair and just settlement. We found our perfect match in Bretz and Young.

Logun
October 9, 2019

Matthew Bretz did a great job of getting my case resolved in a timely manner. Great communication with all the staff at Bretz & Young. Would definitely recommend him and his law firm if you have been in a accident.

Matt
August 12, 2017

Matt and his staff are very helpful. They always answer my questions with a smile and are very responsive. Matt and his staff treat you with respect and in my opinion are the BEST INJURY LAWYERS IN THE COUNTRY! I would highly reccomend MATT BRETZ!

tiffany
August 12, 2017

Matt did my fiance's case and was very helpful and responsive if he needed anything after hours or needed any immediate questions answered Matt was always there to answer them with a smile when dealing with Matt Bretz it was more like dealing with a friend then an attorney.

Roseann
June 23, 2017

Bretz and Young attorneys and the staff are awesome. My husband and I have used them a few times and they are always quick to respond and follow through with everything they say they will do even if it's not their 'area' of expertise. Would recommend them to anyone I know needing help.

Randy
February 18, 2016

I hired Bretz & Young for a workers compensation claim. I felt helpless until they represented me against the insurance company. I got the medical treatment I needed and the compensation I deserved. Bretz & Young made me feel like I was part of the family - they always had time for me. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone!

Mark
December 2, 2015

In light of what happened, I am glad I called Bretz & Young. I received all the help I needed in a timely manner. Everyone at the office was very professional. Workers' Compensation was not taking care of me, and everyone (including my boss) told me to get an attorney. Bretz & Young got involved and made the process so much better!

Valerie
October 20, 2015

Bretz & Young was wonderful at a time that was truly horrible. They dealt with the insurance companies in a timely and efficient manner, and they were compassionate with me while I was grieving a loss. I would definitely recommend that anyone who needs help call Bretz & Young. Don't face the insurance company alone!

Allen
July 29, 2020

Matthew helped me with my legal issues. Things were great and went according to plan. Anytime I needed help, he was there. I recommend him highly. He really cares about what he does!

Smith
July 12, 2020

I have hired Matt on numerous occasions for my legal needs. I have not hesitated to recommend him to my family members, employees and clients. Many of which have used him and were quite satisfied with the results.

Deb
October 15, 2019

Matt Bretz and his team handled my personal injury case in spectacular fashion culminating in a fair and just settlement well before going to trial. Their successful track record of years of ethical practices and knowledgeable, effective representation served me well. The lawyer you choose does make a difference. I suffered a debilitating injury in a fall due to unsafe conditions while dining in a Kansas tourist town. We tried to negotiate a fair settlement with the proprietor's insurance company ourselves but they offered us only a laughable, token amount to sign off on all claims since their “investigation” concluded that their client was not at fault. My husband had purchased a couple books on the subject of seeking a premises liability settlement without hiring a lawyer, which greatly aided our case. Learning from the many actual case histories detailed Matt’s book, we were able to compose a compelling and eloquent Demand Letter. Still, the insurance company knew they had the upper hand especially since we were out-of-state and out-gunned. So they hoped that we would simply give up in frustration fighting an uphill battle. One of the books that we purchased from Amazon titled “And Justice for All: Win Your Injury Case with Honesty and Integrity” was co-authored by Matthew Bretz and Melinda Young of Hutchinson, Kansas. Besides the book’s excellent content, the law firm of Bretz and Young was a perfect fit geographically since we now needed a lawyer that was licensed to practice in Kansas yet not in the immediate vicinity of the same town. The stars were aligned which led us to call Matt’s office and shortly afterward he pulled off the road to call us for details. He enthusiastically convinced us that he wanted to take this case (for public safety concerns as well) and was confident in a favorable outcome. He followed up by having photos taken of the deteriorating premise conditions the following weekend and he took charge from day one. Matt is a very cordial and compassionate gentlemen but when it came to his negotiating skills in mediation, his tenacity and experience shone through. Mediation is an increasingly common (and often mandated) formal procedure before assigning a court date that often results in early settlement. We quickly learned to appreciate having Matt on our side. The opposing lawyer team tried a couple tricks but Matt saw right through them and put them on the defense. He then cleverly devised a simple yet effective formula of assigning a calculated value of pain and suffering that a jury could easily assign a tangible figure. Just the mention of presenting this to a jury in closing arguments instantly broke the stalemate in mediation negotiations, leading to a quick and rewarding resolution without the time-consuming expense and uncertainty of a jury trial. Regardless of whether or not you might try going it alone, you would do well to purchase a couple books such as Matt’s to educate yourself for one of the most important financial events of your life. Before you say or do something that might jeopardize your case, take the time to research and learn how the legal system works. Most likely if your case rises to a high dollar figure, you will benefit greatly by choosing the right lawyer to achieve a fair and just settlement. We found our perfect match in Bretz and Young.

Logun
October 9, 2019

Matthew Bretz did a great job of getting my case resolved in a timely manner. Great communication with all the staff at Bretz & Young. Would definitely recommend him and his law firm if you have been in a accident.

Matt
August 12, 2017

Matt and his staff are very helpful. They always answer my questions with a smile and are very responsive. Matt and his staff treat you with respect and in my opinion are the BEST INJURY LAWYERS IN THE COUNTRY! I would highly reccomend MATT BRETZ!

tiffany
August 12, 2017

Matt did my fiance's case and was very helpful and responsive if he needed anything after hours or needed any immediate questions answered Matt was always there to answer them with a smile when dealing with Matt Bretz it was more like dealing with a friend then an attorney.

Roseann
June 23, 2017

Bretz and Young attorneys and the staff are awesome. My husband and I have used them a few times and they are always quick to respond and follow through with everything they say they will do even if it's not their 'area' of expertise. Would recommend them to anyone I know needing help.

Randy
February 18, 2016

I hired Bretz & Young for a workers compensation claim. I felt helpless until they represented me against the insurance company. I got the medical treatment I needed and the compensation I deserved. Bretz & Young made me feel like I was part of the family - they always had time for me. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone!