KS personal injury case & accident info
Kansas, even though it is beautiful and rural, has its fair share of negligence cases, personal injuries and car accidents. Perhaps it was you who was hurt in a life-changing way, or maybe it was a friend or family member who needs help right now.
Whatever happened, if you need guidance for your personal injury case, Enjuris has the answers.
Kansas personal injury law: the basics
Kansas statutes online
This is where you’ll find Kansas’s laws. The website has details about how long you have to bring a case, damage caps on personal injury cases, and other important information that you will need.
To read:
Kansas’s car accident statutes of limitation
In Kansas, you have two years to bring a personal injury claim and a property damage claim. That doesn’t mean the whole personal injury lawsuit has to be completed in that time frame; it just needs to be filed with the court.
Kansas’s Statute of Limitations
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Accidents & injuries in Kansas
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Accident worksheets
Your First Meeting with an Attorney
A worksheet to prepare for your first meeting with a personal injury attorney – what to bring, what they'll ask
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Documents & Evidence Checklist
Checklist of 30 items to help you prepare for making a personal injury or accident claim
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Personal Injury Attorney Interview Sheet
Worksheet with questions to ask a personal injury attorney to help determine if he or she will be a good fit for your case
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Damages/Expenses Worksheet
Damages worksheet to track expenses for your injury claim (medical treatment, property damage, lost wages, prescriptions)
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Post-Accident Journal Form
Sample accident journal/diary to help you document the effect on your daily life
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Accident Report Form
Sample post-accident report form to keep in your glove box - fill out at the scene or as soon as you can after a car accident
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Hiring a lawyer in Kansas
The initial meeting with a personal injury attorney is normally free of charge. (Note that other legal specialties, such as criminal defense law or intellectual property law, are different.) After that, lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means that they will receive a third of the eventual reward or settlement, plus whatever office expenses they incurred.
If your case ends up going to trial, the percentage could rise to 40% of the eventual reward or judgment. These numbers aren’t set by law, so don’t be surprised if your lawyer suggests something else.
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Check out some of our best articles:
What are the time limits for personal injury compensation claims?
Generally, from 1-6 years, most commonly 2 years, starting from the time you were injured. Read more
Read our complete guide to finding the right injury attorney for your case. Read insights from Enjuris attorneys and lawyers across the USA on when and why you need to hire a car accident attorney. Learn more
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Law libraries in Kansas
There are lots of issues you can solve without the help of a lawyer, surprisingly enough. If you don’t know where to start, a law librarian can help you. They are usually legally trained, and they can help you both with texts or online research engines like LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- Kansas Supreme Court: Law Library
- Douglas County: Law Library
- University of Kansas: Wheat Law Library
- Washburn School of Law: Law Library
- Johnson County: Law Library