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Kansas Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Kansas. Find attorneys who understand Kansas law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Kansas Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Kansas vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Kansas's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 50% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
Kansas follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. You cannot recover if you are 50% or ...
Damage Caps
Yes
$325,000 (general rule, with exceptions)
Kansas caps non-economic damages at $325,000 in most personal injury cases. Econ...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Kansas
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Kansas uses modified comparative 50 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Note: Your state has damage caps that may limit non-economic damages
Kansas Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
2 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Kan. Stat. § 60-513
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 2 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Kansas Fault System
Kansas follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. You cannot recover if you are 50% or more at fault. If less than 50% at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Kansas's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Kan. Stat. § 60-258a
Kansas Damage Caps
Kansas caps non-economic damages at $325,000 in most personal injury cases. Economic damages have no cap. The cap may not apply in cases involving death, permanent impairment, or disfigurement.
Non-Economic Damages Cap
$325,000 (general rule, with exceptions)
Pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment
Legal citation: Kan. Stat. § 60-19a02
High-Risk Truck Routes in Kansas
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 70
Major east-west corridor across Kansas connecting Colorado to Missouri with heavy freight traffic.
Interstate 35
North-south corridor through Kansas City connecting Oklahoma to Minnesota.
Interstate 135
Central Kansas route connecting Wichita to I-70 with agricultural and commercial traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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