Carolyn Ford
The Ford Firm
Manhattan, Kansas · 15 Years Experience
About Carolyn Ford
A Manhattan native, Carolyn Ford brings 15 years of workers' comp experience to every case. Before entering private practice, she worked for the Kansas Workers' Compensation Board, giving her unique insight into how claims are evaluated. She now uses that knowledge to maximize outcomes for injured workers.
Practice Areas
- Workers Compensation
- Personal Injury
- Social Security Disability
Frequently Asked Questions
Carolyn Ford works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Kansas. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.
Carolyn Ford handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Kansas, including Construction Injuries, Denied Claims, Workplace Accidents, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.
In Kansas, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Carolyn immediately after any workplace injury.
Yes — claim denials are one of Carolyn Ford's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 15 years of experience in Kansas workers' comp law, Carolyn knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.
Carolyn Ford primarily serves clients in Manhattan and the surrounding Kansas area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Kansas and were injured at work, contact Carolyn's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.
Education & Credentials
- J.D. University of New Mexico School of Law
- Bar Kansas State Bar, admitted 2011
- Mbr Kansas Workers' Compensation Bar Association