If you or a loved one has been injured in Kansas, Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys is ready to fight for the compensation you deserve. With an office in Wichita, our Kansas personal injury lawyers serve clients across the state’s 105 counties.
Since 1993, our firm has recovered over $1 billion for injury victims nationwide. In Kansas, we handle car accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall injuries, wrongful death claims, and motorcycle accidents.
Call us today at (316) 531-9975 for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
Why Kansas Injury Victims Need Experienced Representation
Kansas operates as a no-fault state, meaning your own PIP insurance pays initial medical expenses regardless of who caused the accident. To pursue a claim against the at-fault driver, you must exceed your PIP benefits and demonstrate a qualifying serious injury. Kansas’s modified comparative negligence rule with a 50% bar means that if the insurance company can attribute 50% or more of the fault to you, you recover nothing. The Kansas Supreme Court struck down the statutory cap on non-economic damages in 2019, so there is currently no limit on pain and suffering awards in personal injury cases. Kansas’s two-year statute of limitations is shorter than many neighboring states, making early legal action essential.
Practice Areas We Handle in Kansas
Car Accidents — Kansas’s no-fault system requires PIP coverage, but serious injuries allow you to pursue the at-fault driver. Wichita’s Kellogg corridor is among the most crash-prone roadways in the state.
Truck Accidents — I-135 and I-35 carry heavy commercial freight traffic through Kansas, and Wichita’s aviation manufacturing and distribution facilities generate significant truck volumes.
Slip and Fall — Property owners are responsible for maintaining safe premises for visitors and customers.
Wrongful Death — When negligence takes a life, families deserve justice and financial security.
Motorcycle Accidents — Kansas’s flat terrain and high-speed corridors create elevated risks for motorcyclists, and the Flint Hills draw riders from across the region.
Kansas Personal Injury Law at a Glance
Fault Rule: Modified Comparative Negligence (50% Bar) (K.S.A. § 60-258a). Kansas follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar (K.S.A.
Statute of Limitations: Two years (K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(4)) for personal injury; two years from the date of death (K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(5)) for wrongful death.
Insurance System: Kansas is a no-fault state. Drivers must carry PIP coverage plus $25,000/$50,000 bodily injury liability, $25,000 property damage liability, $25,000/$50,000 uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, and Personal Injury Protection (PIP).
Damage Caps: The Kansas Supreme Court struck down the non-economic damages cap in 2019 (Hilburn v. Enerpipe Ltd.). There is currently no cap on pain and suffering damages in personal injury cases.
Kansas No-Fault Insurance and PIP
Kansas is a no-fault state requiring Personal Injury Protection (PIP). PIP covers medical expenses up to $4,500, lost income up to $900/month for one year, and rehabilitation expenses up to $4,500, regardless of fault. To sue the at-fault driver for injuries, you must exceed your PIP coverage and demonstrate a qualifying injury such as permanent loss of a body function, permanent disfigurement, or a fracture.
Kansas Personal Injury FAQs
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Kansas? Kansas gives injury victims two years (K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(4)) to file a lawsuit. Wrongful death claims must be filed within two years from the date of death (K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(5)).
What is Kansas’s fault rule? Kansas follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar (K.S.A. § 60-258a). If you are 50% or more at fault for your injuries, you are barred from recovering any compensation. If you are less than 50% at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Does Kansas cap personal injury damages? The Kansas Supreme Court struck down the statutory cap on non-economic damages in 2019. There is currently no cap on pain and suffering awards in Kansas personal injury cases. Wrongful death non-economic damages are capped at $250,000.
How does Kansas’s no-fault insurance work? Your own PIP coverage pays initial medical expenses regardless of fault. To sue the at-fault driver, you must exceed your PIP benefits and demonstrate a qualifying serious injury.
How much does a Kansas personal injury lawyer cost? Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys works on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win.
Our Kansas Office
Wichita
3450 N Rock Rd #201
Wichita, KS 67226
Phone: (316) 531-9975
Our Wichita team serves clients throughout Sedgwick County and the surrounding areas, including Derby, Andover, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Park City, Valley Center, Goddard, Haysville, Maize, and communities throughout Sedgwick, Butler, Harvey, Sumner, and Reno counties. Learn more about our Wichita personal injury lawyers →
Contact a Kansas Personal Injury Lawyer at Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys
If you have suffered a personal injury in Kansas, our team is ready to fight for the recovery you deserve.
Call us today at (316) 531-9975, or contact us online for a free consultation.