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What is my car accident case worth in Kansas City?
In Kansas, car accident damage awards are limited as follows:
Accident Loss Calculation
Some of the common factors considered when determining the value of your accident are:
How long will your case take to be resolved?
Typically, car accident, personal injury, cases do not require you to go to court. Resolving a personal injury case can be as short as several days, or as long as several years. There are many factors that go into determining how long a personal injury claim can take to resolve, and Attorney T. Morton can adequately explain these factors to you. Call NOW for your free consultation 913.602.7288 or complete this FORM.
In Kansas, car accident damage awards are limited as follows:
- Economic damage, reimbursement for medical costs, lost wages and future earnings do not have any limits.
- There is a $250,000 limit for pain and suffering compensation.
- Punitive damages are limited to the defendant's yearly income or $5,000,000 (five million dollars) and require a separate legal hearing.
Accident Loss Calculation
Some of the common factors considered when determining the value of your accident are:
- Medical expenses - A general rule of thumb is multiply your expenses times three.
- Lost wages - This not limited to wages lost on the day of the accident. It can include time used while seeking medical attention, time lost because you must take a leave of absence, etc.
- Future earnings - In Kansas, depending on the severity of your accident, you may never fully return to your income potential. For instance, in some cases, you may have to change the type of work you do because of new physical limitations. Your education, prior wage history, age, etc. will be used to predict your loss.
- Mental anguish - Not only might you recover for fees paid related to your mental health, after an accident, an accident can significantly impact your life such that you have ongoing/long-term suffering.
- Pain and suffering - There is no one number that can be assigned to this category easily. Rather, medical professionals often document your pain levels, need for medication, etc. Oftentimes, this is best told through you, your friends and family, who see (or help you with) this loss.
- Loss of consortium (in the case of a spouse), and more.
How long will your case take to be resolved?
Typically, car accident, personal injury, cases do not require you to go to court. Resolving a personal injury case can be as short as several days, or as long as several years. There are many factors that go into determining how long a personal injury claim can take to resolve, and Attorney T. Morton can adequately explain these factors to you. Call NOW for your free consultation 913.602.7288 or complete this FORM.
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