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Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a Missouri or Kansas resident with questions about your traffic accident, medical mistake or workers' compensation case? Then you have come to the right place. The lawyers at the Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys maintain this list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for accident and injury victims just like you.
Auto & Vehicle Accidents
- As a Kansas City car crash lawyer, what documents do you suggest that I keep in my car in case I am hurt in an accident?
- The driver who hit me was driving erratically before our crash. I’m not sure what was causing him to drive like that. As a Kansas City personal injury attorney, how do you recommend I find out what caused my accident injuries?
- How much ice or snow does it take to cause a Kansas City car accident and do I need a Kansas City auto accident lawyer after a crash?
- What Is Physiatry?
- I think I was hurt by a drunk driver but no criminal charges were brought. Should I contact a Kansas City personal injury attorney or am I out of luck?
- I was hurt in a Kansas City drunk driving accident, but the other driver refused to take a breathalyzer test. Should I still contact a Kansas City personal injury attorney? Can I still recover damages?
- Which costs more Kansas City car accidents or Kansas City traffic congestion?
- Does the federal government support a ban on using cell phones while driving in Kansas City?
- What Should I Do if I am Rear Ended in a Kansas City Car Accident? Do I need a Kansas City Personal Injury Attorney?
- I’m pregnant and I’m scared about being in a Kansas City car accident. What can I do before I get in the car to minimize the risk for me and my baby?
- My Kansas City Car Accident Occurred Late at Night When Another Driver Hit Me. Could Fatigue Have Been An Issue in My Crash?
Should My Next Car Be a Hybrid?
How do Missouri Drivers Compare to Drivers in the Rest of the United States?
I was injured in a Kansas City car crash. The driver that rear-ended me said that he was going the speed limit and slipped because it was snowing. He says that the weather is to blame, not his driving. Do I have a Missouri accident claim?
- I was injured in a Kansas City auto accident. If I sue the driver that caused the crash, will my settlement be taxable?
- I was injured when another driver backed into my car in a parking lot. Who is at fault for my Kansas City parking lot accident?
- My teenager was injured in a Kansas City auto accident. She wasn't driving, but she was riding with a friend. The friend was at fault. Who pays for my daughter's injuries?
- I was injured in a Kansas City car crash. The delivery driver who caused the crash was drowsy and fell asleep at the wheel. Do I have a Missouri injury claim?
- I was injured in a Platte County car crash. What do I do if the other driver's insurance company contacts me?
- How much will it cost to speak to a Kansas City auto accident attorney about my Missouri car crash?
- I was rear-ended by a delivery truck in Kansas City. Who is liable for my Missouri accident injuries, the driver or the delivery company?
- I was a passenger in my friend's car when he ran a red light and caused a Kansas City car accident. Do I have to sue my friend in order to be compensated for my Missouri car crash injuries?
- I hurt my knee in a Missouri car crash and was unable to work at my construction job for six months. My Kansas City auto accident lawyer said I could claim compensation for my lost wages. What information do I need?
- Can I get insurance compensation for a hit-and-run accident in Kansas City?
- My sister-in-law received a $30,000 settlement when she broke her leg in a Cass County, MO car wreck. I have a similar injury, but my Missouri accident lawyer says it is worth only $10,000. Why aren't we getting the same amount for the same injury?
- I injured my knee in a St. Joseph, MO car crash. I must stay off my feet for six months, but my job requires me to stand. Can I really be compensated for being out of work for so much time?
- How can "GAP insurance" help me after a Kansas City traffic accident?
- I was injured in a Kansas City car crash caused by a negligent driver. Whose insurance company do I contact?
- I was injured in a Platte County, MO auto accident. I have just received my insurance settlement and now my health insurer wants to be paid back. Do I need to pay this money?
- What amount of money is "fair compensation" for my Missouri accident claim?
Trucking Accidents
- How long do I have to file a Kansas City truck accident lawsuit in Kansas and when should I contact a Kansas City truck accident lawyer?
- My loved one has been significant burned in a Kansas City truck wreck. Should I contact a Kansas City truck accident lawyer?
- How long do I have to file a Kansas City truck accident lawsuit in Missouri and when should I call a Kansas City truck accident lawyer?
- Is weather an issue in Kansas City truck accidents?
- What should I do at the scene of a Kansas City truck accident?
- I noticed a trucker talking his cell phone shortly before he changed lanes and sideswiped my vehicle resulting in my Kansas City truck accident. Is that relevant to my case?
- Why is the trucking company or trucking company’s insurance company calling me right after my Kansas City truck accident? Should I talk to them without a Kansas City truck accident lawyer present?
- What should I do if I experience back pain two weeks after a Kansas City truck accident? Should I contact a doctor and a Kansas City truck accident lawyer?
- I’ve been hurt in a Kansas City truck wreck. Can I use any Kansas City personal injury attorney or do I need a Kansas City truck accident lawyer to represent me?
Why is Important to Sue the Correct Defendants in a Kansas City Truck Accident Case?
- Why is an investigation important in a Kansas City truck accident case?
Who can be sued in a Kansas City truck accident case?
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I was a passenger in a car and I was injured in a Kansas City trucking accident. Who is responsible for paying for my injuries?
I was injured in a Kansas City trucking accident when the 18-wheeler blew a tire. Is this negligence or an unfortunate accident?
- What is the definition of negligence?
- Are there situations where people are expected to use a higher degree of care?
- Is there a difference in the definition of the term “negligence” or “negligent” as it relates to a minor?
- What is a commercial truck?
- Why are truck accidents different from other motor vehicle accidents?
- What's the first thing I should do following a truck accident?
- Should I deal with a trucking company or its insurance company after a truck accident?
- Are trucking companies regulated?
- Does Federal law limit the number of hours a trucker can drive his truck?
- Are trucks required by federal law to carry insurance?
- Are there some common causes of truck accidents that are unique to trucking?
- Are truck drivers required to have a special type of drivers license?
- What does the term "underride accident" mean?
Brain or Spinal Cord Injury
- A severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result in permanent and total inability to function. Can a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) also have serious consequences?
What Will Be the Ultimate Outcome Of a Traumatic Brain Injury Or Head Injury and When WIll I Know?
- What is a spinal cord injury?
- Who is at risk for spinal cord injury?
- What Are Spinal Cord Injury Symptoms?
- What Are Spinal Cord Injury Symptoms?
- What is the spinal cord?
- What is a catastrophic injury?
- What is a neuropsychologist and how does a neuropsychologist play a role in a brain injury patient's care and recovery?
- How can a personal injury lawyer help me get compensation for my Kansas or Missouri brain injury case?
What Are The Most Common Types, Causes, And Symptoms Of Brain Injuries?
Child Injury
- Should I contact a Kansas City personal injury lawyer if my child has been seriously injured in a Missouri school bus accident?
- Is the statute of limitations for Kansas City personal injury claims different for children than it is for adults?
- If my child is injured, do I need to bring my child to the Kansas City law office to meet with you?
- My child was touched inappropriately by his afterschool caregiver. What should I do?
- What do I do if my child has been injured in a swimming pool
- Q: How is a personal injury settlement for minors different?
- What is child neglect?
- Q: How Can I Recognize the Signs of Child Abuse?
- Q: What are child abuse risk factors?
- When should I call the child abuse and child neglect hotline?
Q: When should I not call the child abuse and child neglect hotline? - What is the definition of negligence?
- Are there situations where people are expected to use a higher degree of care?
- Is there a difference in the definition of the term “negligence” or “negligent” as it relates to a minor.
- Am I entitled to compensation for the time I took off work to care for my injured child?
- Does A Child Injury Require An Attorney?
Construction Accident
- I'm a Kansas City construction worker who was injured on the job; I heard that I can't sue because of Missouri Worker's Compensation law. Is that true?
- Who is to blame when a worker is injured in a Missouri construction site accident?
- I’m not a construction worker, but a family member sustained a traumatic brain injury because a construction worker on a nearby site wasn't careful. Do we have a Missouri injury claim?
- I was injured on a Kansas City construction site, but I’ll be getting Missouri Worker's Compensation benefits. Why do I need a lawyer?
- I was injured in a Missouri construction site accident. I've gone back to work, but I can't do the kind of work I was doing before because of my injuries. Still, I need the money to support my family. Does this mean that I don’t have a Kansas City construction accident injury claim?
- I was seriously injured in a construction site accident. How long should I wait before contacting a lawyer?
- What does it mean to settle a Kansas City construction accident case?
- I was injured in a Kansas City construction accident. I need money to support my family. I’ve gone back to work, but I can’t do the work I was doing because of my injury. Do I still have a case?
Dangerous Drugs
Wrongful Death
Do I need to hire an attorney to pursue a Kansas City wrongful death case?
- Who can file a Kansas City wrongful death claim?
- Which causes of death can lead to a wrongful death lawsuit?
- Q: What Types of Damages are Available in a Wrongful Death Claim?
- Q: What is Loss of Consortium?
- Wrongful death and murder: What's the difference?
- What is meant by the term “wrongful death”?
Defective Medical Devices
- What is a defective medical device?
- I was injured by a defective medical device, do I need an attorney?
- Why are defective medical devices still used?
Defective Products & Product Liability
- Do I still have a Kansas City product liability claim if the product that injured me is old?
- What damages can I recover for my Missouri defective products injury?
- What must be proven in order to win my Kansas City product liability or defective consumer product case case?
I was injured by a defective consumer product that I bought at a Kansas City store. Who is liable for my injury?
- What is meant by a defective product?
- I was injured by a defective product. What should I do with the product? Is there anything else that I should do if I think I might have a dangerous product injury case?
Drunk Driving Accidents
- Does the driver's BAC have to be at least 0.08 in order for them to be liable for my injuries from a Kansas City alcohol-related accident?
- I was a passenger in a car driven by a drunk driver. I was injured in a Kansas City drunk driving accident when the driver crashed into another vehicle. Do I have rights?
- I was involved in an accident where the other driver was using an illegal drug. Do I have the same rights as a victim of a drunk driving accident?
- Do I need an attorney if I was injured in a Kansas City drunk driving crash even if it is obvious the other driver is at fault?
- Who can I sue for my drunk driving accident in Missouri or Kansas?
- Can I sue for punitive damages in my Kansas City Missouri drunk driving injury accident?
- How intoxicated was the drunk driver who caused my accident injuries and why does this matter in my personal injury or wrongful death claim, case or lawsuit?
- Can a wrongful death claim or lawsuit judgment be discharged in bankruptcy?
Medical Malpractice
- What is the first step when pursuing a Kansas City medical malpractice claim?
- How do I know if I am a victim of medical malpractice?
- I was injured in a Kansas City motorcycle accident, but I was not wearing a helmet. Can I still recover damages?
- What diseases are most often misdiagnosed in Kansas City?
- What is meant by punitive damages?
- I’m taking my medicine and following my doctor's instructions, but I’m not getting better. Is this medical malpractice?
- I signed a consent form, does this mean that I can’t sue for medical malpractice?
- What is medical malpractice?
- What must I prove to win a medical malpractice case?
- How long do I have to bring a suit against the hospital or doctor?
- Is it difficult to prove doctor negligence?
- What can I expect from you, as my attorney?
Motorcycle Accidents
- Do I have Kansas City motorcycle accident injury claim if I was partially at fault for causing the accident?
- In Kansas City, is there a difference between uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage on my Missouri motorcycle accident policy?
- How long do I have after my Kansas City motorcycle accident to file my injury claim?
- I was injured in a Kansas City motorcycle crash; do I need a Missouri personal injury lawyer to help me?
- The insurance company is not offering me enough money to replace my totaled motorcycle. What can I do?
- I was seriously injured in a Missouri motorcycle crash when a driver turned left in front of me. Now I have huge medical bills. Who is at fault?
- How often do motorcycle accidents result in serious injury or death?
- How many people are killed every year in motorcycle accidents?
- What is the definition of negligence?
- Are there situations where people are expected to use a higher degree of care?
- Is there a difference in the definition of the term “negligence” or “negligent” as it relates to a minor?
- I don’t have personal injury motorcycle insurance; can I still claim damages for my Kansas or Missouri motorcycle accident?
Slip & Fall Accidents
- How does a dog owner pay for Missouri dog bite injuries? Is the dog owner covered by insurance?
- What is a Missouri slip & fall accident and who is responsible for a Kansas City slip and fall accident?
- Does an accident report have to be filed after a Kansas City slip and fall accident?
- What damages can I recover for my Kansas City slip and fall claim?
- What are the most common types of premises liability cases in Kansas City?
- I was injured when I slipped and fell on a wet floor at a Kansas City supermarket. Is the store liable for my injuries?
- What is the definition of negligence?
- Are there situations where people are expected to use a higher degree of care?
- Is there a difference in the definition of the term “negligence” or “negligent” as it relates to a minor?
- What Is A Slip And Fall Injury And What Types Are Most Common Types of Slip and Fall Injuries ?
Workers Compensation
- My mother was killed on the job. Do I file a Missouri worker’s compensation claim or a wrongful death lawsuit?
- I was injured in a Kansas City workplace accident and now my employer wants me to return to work. I still feel pain and I don't feel ready. What should I do?
- My loved one died while at work? Do I have a wrongful death case?
- My loved one died while at work? Do I have a wrongful death case?
- Should I Hire a Kansas City workers compensation lawyer for my Missouri or Kansas Workers Compensation Claim?
- Can I lose my job if I file a Missouri or Kansas workers’ compensation claim?
- What benefits are provided by the Workers' Compensation Laws?
- What should I do if I have been injured at work?
- What should I expect from my employer if I'm injured on the job?
- Who pays for my doctor bills?
- Can I choose my own doctor?
- Am I still entitled to receive Workers' Compensation benefits if this is my second or third work injury?
- What is the Second Injury Fund?
- Will I still be entitled to receive Workers' Compensation benefits if I re-injure the same body part?
- As my attorney, what can I expect from you?
General
- What does comparative fault mean?
- What do I do if I am in a Kansas City car accident and the person at fault does not have insurance?
The cause of my Kansas City auto accident is not clear; what can I do?
- What is the difference between Missouri Workers’ Compensation and State Disability Insurance?
- Can I settle my car damage or truck damage claim with the insurance company on my own? ...Do I need a lawyer to settle my property damage claim?
- Will my Kansas City personal injury case go to trial?
- What documents or materials should I bring with me to my initial consultation with a lawyer about my personal injury?
- What can I expect during the initial consultation?
- What is a personal injury?
- How Do I Find The Right Kansas City Personal Injury Attorney for my Missouri or Kansas Personal Injury Claim?
- How can I help my attorney with my case?
- What is a contingency fee?
- What are the costs associated with preparing and/or filing a claim and who pays those?
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Kansas City, MO 64106
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Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816-471-5111
Toll Free: 888-348-2616
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