Lawrence Car Accident Lawyer

Lawrence, like any city, experiences its fair share of car accidents. Fortunately, many are simple fender benders. However, a large number of them result in serious injuries, and some are even fatal. At the Palmer Law Group, we stand with you during the difficult time after an accident and fight for the money you deserve.

Why Choose Us?

Experience Matters! Our Lawrence Car Accident Attorneys Fight for You.

Choosing the right Lawrence car accident lawyer makes a significant impact on the outcome of your car collision claim. Palmer Law Group attorneys have a deep knowledge of Kansas car accident and personal injury laws, and we understand what it takes to build a strong case for our clients.

When you work with us, you get the following:

• Professional legal advocacy in court and during negotiations
• Tenacious litigators who aren’t afraid to take on big insurance companies
• A firm with a long track record of consistent wins
• Compassionate representation and attention to your needs.

We conduct an independent investigation into the cause of your crash and hold all responsible parties accountable.

For a free consultation with a seasoned car accident lawyer, call Palmer Law Group at (785) 233-1836 today. 

Car Accidents Cause Catastrophic Injuries

Even when vehicles are moving relatively slowly, car accident victims can still suffer serious, lasting injuries. When the cars are moving faster, like on K-10, one of the most dangerous roads in Lawrence, the chances of one or more people suffering a catastrophic, life-changing injury increase substantially.

If you’ve been hit by a car, you might have received one of these common, painful injuries:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a concussion
• Facial lacerations or damage to your face and teeth
• Neck, back, and spine injuries, especially whiplash
• Broken bones and fractures
• Strains, sprains, and muscle or ligament damage
• Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
• Involuntary amputations
• Partial or total paralysis.

Unfortunately, many car accident victims suffer more than one injury in the wreck. Recovery can be long and painful, with no guarantee that you will have the same abilities as you did before.

A Car Accident Claim Can Help You Get the Settlement You Deserve

Damages You’re Entitled to in a Kansas Car Accident Suit

Car accidents can lead to both injuries and property damage. Fortunately, victims of these incidents can pursue compensation. However, because Kansas is a no-fault auto insurance state, accident victims must first look to their no-fault insurance policies for the first line of compensation after an accident.

Additionally, no-fault insurance compensation is limited to partial economic damages. No provisions are made for non-economic damages in no-fault insurance coverage. Instead, car accident injury victims can seek full damages when their medical bills total $2,000 or more or if a serious injury has occurred.

A serious injury for the purposes of car accident compensation is any one of the following:

• Permanent disfigurement
• Paralysis
• Compound or compressed fractures
• Fracture of a weight-bearing bone
• Permanent injury
• Permanent loss of function of a body system.

Once you sufficiently prove one or both of the above-listed conditions, you can seek full tort damages.

Full damages include compensation for:

• Medical and hospital expenses
• Lost wages and income
• Accident-related expenses and outlays
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life.

With no-fault and full compensation options available in many cases, car accident victims often find themselves confused as to the extent of the damages they are owed. Unfortunately, those without attorneys usually leave money behind because they simply do not know what they are entitled to.

FAQs

The hours and days after a devastating car collision leave you in pain, worried, and full of questions. Our Lawrence car accident lawyers answer some of the most common ones.

How much is my case worth?

Experienced car accident lawyers know that every case is different; how much you recover from the car accident depends on the extent of your economic damages and financial losses. We promise to correctly value your case and seek maximum compensation for you.

Should I take the insurance company settlement offer?

Insurance companies aren’t in the business of paying out large settlements unless they have to. Whatever offer they make you is probably much less than your Lawrence car accident lawyers will determine your case is worth.

Additionally, after accepting a settlement, the case is closed. You can’t file a lawsuit for additional damages if it turns out the settlement wasn’t enough. Don’t accept any settlement without consulting your lawyer, who will make sure you get what you deserve.

Will I have to go to trial?

Maybe. Some cases cannot be settled in mediation, so there will be a trial if a settlement cannot be reached. Cases where the facts are contested, such as when both parties contribute to the blame for the accident or cases where the plaintiff seeks further damages, more often go to trial.

What is the statute of limitations for car accident claims in Kansas?

In Kansas, the statute of limitations for car accident claims is two years, beginning on the date of the accident. If a minor is the injury victim, the minor has one year after their 18th birthday to seek compensation. In other words, the statute of limitations is tolled for minors until they turn 18, at which age they have one year to file a lawsuit for damages.

How much do car accident lawyers charge in Lawrence, KS?

Our car accident lawyers do not charge a penny unless they win your case. This means that when you become a client of Palmer Law Group, you get quality representation from our car accident lawyers with no upfront payments.

Instead, our fee will be a percentage of the compensation you receive.

We know that you have more questions about your specific circumstances, and we will answer them one-on-one in your free initial consultation with one of our skilled Lawrence car accident lawyers.

Get Effective Representation for Your Car Accident Injury

Car accident victims can face significant obstacles in getting paid what they deserve. If you or a loved one needs recompense for a car accident, look no further than the skilled car accident lawyers at Palmer Law Group. We have fought to protect Kansas injury victims since January 1980.

Ready to find out what comes next after your car accident? Contact Palmer Law Group for a free consultation at (785) 233-1836 today.

Attorney LJ Leatherman

LJ Leatherman passionately believes in fair and dedicated representation for individuals who have been affected by automobile negligence, electrical injuries, firearm litigation, wrongful death, and third-party claims against insurance companies and all other areas of personal injury litigation. [Read More]