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Can I switch lawyers during my Kansas City accident case?

Yes. Kansas lets you change lawyers mid-case, even after a claim is filed or settlement talks have started. Unlike Missouri, where lien and file-transfer fights can become more...

What evidence do I need after falling on ice at a Topeka apartment?

A K.S.A. 12-105b notice of claim is required before suing the City of Topeka if the fall happened on city-owned property, and Kansas generally gives you 2 years to file a...

animal at large

Two years is the usual deadline to file a Kansas personal injury lawsuit, so if a loose dog or other roaming animal hurt you, the timeline matters right away. An animal at...

Kansas City call says they'll report me if I file after a dark-light crash

A dark traffic signal does not automatically make the crash "just weather," and a boss using immigration threats to shut down a claim is pulling a dirty move.

ARTICLE by Patricia Okafor

Kansas Motorcycle Rear-End Crash and Preexisting Injuries

A rear-end motorcycle crash can crank an old back injury from manageable to miserable, and in Kansas the fight usually turns on proving the wreck made it worse, not pretending your spine was perfect before.

ARTICLE by Dale Engelbrecht

My mom hit a deer near Wichita. What evidence should I save now?

Unlike Oklahoma, where smaller crashes often get handled more informally, Kansas puts real weight on the paper trail. If your mom was hurt, saving proof early matters because...

Is switching lawyers worth it if my Kansas City crash case is dragging?

What the insurance company does not want you to know is that switching lawyers can be worth it if delay is putting your Kansas deadlines and evidence at risk. A dragging case...

How long do I have to sue after a fall outside a Wichita hotel?

A civil Petition in Kansas district court must usually be filed within 2 years of the fall, and if the property was owned by the City of Wichita or another municipality, you...

How do I prove a Topeka crash worsened my child's old injury?

A Petition in Shawnee County District Court usually must be filed within 2 years of the crash under K.S.A. 60-513, and the mistake that sends parents searching this question is...

The insurer wants a release before your symptoms finally make sense

A rear-end crash in Salina can turn into a causation fight fast when you felt okay at first and the insurance company uses that gap against you.

ARTICLE by Brenda Holloway

I just found out my Overland Park Uber crash deadline is close

An Uber passenger in Overland Park got hit in two separate impacts during one wreck, skipped the ER, and is now getting the usual insurance-company line that the injuries must be from something else.

ARTICLE by Patricia Okafor

Insurance says Kansas City weather caused it - bullshit, your suspended-license crash still counts

A Kansas City, Kansas crash does not turn into a free pass just because the other driver says rain, fatigue, and a bad road caused it.

ARTICLE by Marcus Lane

Kansas Landlord Liability for Ice in Apartment Parking Lots

When a child gets hurt on ice at an apartment complex, the fight usually turns on what the landlord knew, what they did about it, and whether they're trying to dump the whole mess on "Kansas weather."

ARTICLE by Kyle Unruh

What evidence do I need if my child was hurt in a Topeka crash?

Kansas usually gives you 2 years for an injury claim under K.S.A. 60-513, and a child's deadline can be extended under K.S.A. 60-515. But the proof you need depends on where...

Why is Lawrence making my road-work crash claim harder than regular insurance?

Kansas gives you as little as 2 years to sue for an injury, but if a city is involved you usually have to send a formal notice first under K.S.A. 12-105b(d) and wait up to 120...

Should I file workers comp or sue after my Manhattan hospital work crash?

Your employer is hoping you never find out this: after a Manhattan work crash, the smart move is often both - file workers' comp right away and also look for a third-party...

Trailer Defect Claims and Who Pays in Kansas

When a defective vehicle or equipment part wrecks your body and your income, the fight usually turns on whether the manufacturer, the seller, the installer, or all three put a dangerous product into use.

ARTICLE by Marcus Lane

How long do I have to do anything after a Topeka crash?

$0 is what a claim can be worth if you miss the deadline. If this is your first serious wreck, the hard truth is that Kansas gives you different clocks depending on who caused...

How much does a missing chart note cost your Olathe crash claim

An HVAC tech got broad-sided by a red-light runner in Olathe, but the real fight is over patchy medical records and how much that strips out of the case.

ARTICLE by Darrell Schoenfeld

Fault and Insurance After Hitting a Deer on I-70

If you hit a deer on a Kansas highway, the insurance fight usually turns on whether it was an animal strike or a control-loss crash after the fact.

ARTICLE by Hector Ramirez