If you’ve been subjected to injuries because of someone else’s actions, you may not know what to feel or do next. Commonly, personal injury cases include car accidents, motorcycle accidents, accidents involving company vehicles, dog bites, instances of wrongful death and many other scenarios. What is a personal injury case, exactly? What is the statute of limitations if you want to file a claim against the person who injured you?

We at Hollis Law Firm have extensive knowledge and experience in personal injury law, and we would be happy to answer a few of your important questions. If you’re struggling with what steps you need to take next, we also have a few suggestions. Please keep reading if you want to see our complete breakdown of everything you need to know about filing a personal injury lawsuit.

What is a Personal Injury Accident?

Generally, personal injury cases might be filed when a person has suffered severe injuries due to the negligent actions of another party. In addition to car accidents, other personal injury accidents are slips and falls, product liability circumstances, and some cases of medical malpractice. This means that if you’re looking for a Kansas City personal injury lawyer to help you with your car accident legal proceedings, you’ll likely want to hire a personal injury lawyer.

Statute of Limitations

In Kansas, personal injury cases generally have a two-year statute of limitations if you want to file a claim. However, the statute of limitations for personal injury accidents varies from state to state. For example, Missouri has a five-year statute of limitations. This statute of limitations generally starts from the date of the initial accident or the day the injury should have been reasonably noticed.

Additionally, there are certain cases where you may be eligible for an extension on these statutes of limitations. If it was not possible for you to be aware of your injuries immediately following an accident, for example, your statute of limitations may not start until then. If you’re unsure whether an extension might apply to your case, we recommend consulting a Kansas City personal injury lawyer in Kansas City for more information.

Collect Compensation for Damages

If you want to receive the compensation you rightfully deserve, it would be wise to know what damages might apply to your circumstances. You may qualify for damages in the following areas after your personal injury accident:

Medical bills, including
- Ambulance costs
- Hospital care
- Emergency room care
- Physical therapy
- Future medical bills for projected treatment
Legal fees
Loss of wages
Loss of wage earning potential
Property damage
Mental anguish
Pain and suffering
Scarring and disfigurement
Loss of consortium
Loss of care
Wrongful death

In order to receive the maximum compensation you might be eligible to receive, we strongly recommend you hire a personal injury lawyer. Your injury lawyer in Kansas City may be able to help you determine what damages you are eligible for and entitled to, as well as hold the at-fault party responsible to the fullest extent of the law.

What Should I Do After a Personal Injury Accident?

After a personal injury accident or collision, there are a few steps you may want to follow.

Seek Medical Attention

Following an accident, we strongly recommend you seek medical attention if you have any chance of sustaining injuries. A medical professional might be able to give you a complete assessment, recommend the proper treatment, and prevent the necessity of future medical care if injuries are found early enough. If you want accurate compensation for your damages, your medical bills may help you receive the amount you deserve.

Avoid Discussing Your Case

If you want to have a successful case, we also encourage you to avoid discussing your personal injury case as much as possible. This might even include your friends and family members, as anything you say might be misconstrued, misinterpreted, or otherwise used against you in legal proceedings. We also generally recommend staying off of social media for similar reasons.

Collect Evidence

If you are able to collect evidence related to your case, you may want to do so. This may be helpful in building up a strong case. This evidence might include the following:

Witness statements and contact information
Written statements and diagrams
Photographs of the accident site
Statements from expert witnesses
Footage of the accident
Physical pieces of evidence

Additionally, your lawyer might be able to help you interpret and examine the evidence while building your case.

Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer In Kansas City

If you’re planning on taking legal action, a lawyer may help you in the following areas:

Legal knowledge
Negotiation skills
Handle insurance companies and legal representatives
Help you with the next steps
Collect and analyze evidence
Lead or take part in investigations
Refer you to medical and other professionals
Provide you with extra resources
Reduce stress levels
Maximize potential compensation
Reduce your level of fault

We strongly recommend you avoid representing yourself in a legal case. This is because your Kansas injury lawyer is far more likely to accurately and favorably represent you.

Get the Compensation You Deserve With Personal Injury Lawyers From Hollis Law Firm

At Hollis Law Firm, we have assisted numerous clients with their complicated personal injury cases. We have experience with car accidents, dog bites, boating accidents, and many other types of legal proceedings. Our legal team is dedicated to supporting our clients completely throughout the legal process. We also have a long track record of giving these victims the compensation they rightfully deserve.

If you think we might be helpful legal representation for your case, we may be of assistance. We are patiently waiting for your call, and we’re happy to answer any questions you might have. Our legal team is also prepared to review the details of your case if you would like to go into specifics. If you would like to reach out, feel free to call us at (800) 701-3672 or complete our contact form with your contact information, case details, and concerns.

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