If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Kansas City, the attorneys at Bretz Injury Law will fight for the compensation you deserve. Car accidents across the metro cause serious injuries, from traumatic brain injuries to broken bones and spinal cord damage.
If another driver’s negligence caused your accident, a personal injury attorney can help you recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Call us 24/7 at (913) 361-5510 or send us a secure message online for a free consultation.
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Bretz Injury Law represents car accident victims across the Kansas City metro hurt by someone else’s negligence. Kansas City has the highest crash rate of any Missouri city, with over 4,700 crashes causing 96 deaths and 8,700 injuries in 2024.
Aggressive driving causes more than 40% of serious car accidents in the KC region. Lane departures account for nearly 69% of all crashes, and half of the city’s traffic fatalities occurred on just ten roads.
Distracted driving is the leading cause of deadly motor vehicle accidents in Kansas City. Missouri saw a 30% increase in distracted driving crashes, with 106 statewide deaths in 2024. Texting involves manual, visual, and cognitive distraction simultaneously.
Rear-end and intersection crashes are among the most frequent accident types locally. Kansas law presumes the following driver is at fault in rear-end collisions, though exceptions exist if the front driver reversed, swerved, or engaged in road rage.
Car accident victims with experienced attorneys recover higher settlements than those handling claims alone. Bretz Injury Law has a 98% win rate since 1991, built on representation that insurance companies recognize.
| Without an Attorney | With Bretz Injury Law | |
|---|---|---|
| Negotiations | You face adjusters alone and often accept lowball offers | Our legal team fights for fair compensation based on your injuries’ true value |
| Evidence | You may miss time-sensitive footage and witness statements | We gather police reports, medical records, and expert opinions immediately |
| Kansas Law | You may not know the 50% fault rule or two-year deadline | We apply Kansas statutes from day one |
| Trial Readiness | Insurers know unrepresented claimants rarely go to court | Matt Bretz teaches trial skills at Keenan Trial College |
| Outcome | Settlements far below actual injury value | Over $300 million recovered at a 98% success rate |
Adjusters request recorded statements with questions designed to weaken your claim, and quick settlement offers arrive before you know the full cost of your injuries. Once you accept, you lose the right to pursue additional compensation.
Kansas gives you two years from the crash date to file a lawsuit under K.S.A. 60-513. Evidence deteriorates quickly, so medical records, police reports, and photographs should be collected immediately.
Insurance companies pay more when they know your attorney will go to trial. Our firm carries the AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible for ability and ethics, and is one of only a few injury firms in Kansas to earn it.
Bretz Injury Law handles all types of car accident cases in the metro, including claims involving defective auto parts or poorly maintained roads. Kansas City recorded 85 fatal crashes and over 4,600 injury crashes in 2024.
Rear-End and Head-On Collisions
Rear-end crashes are the most common locally, causing whiplash, herniated discs, and soft tissue injuries that may not show symptoms immediately. Head-on collisions often require years of treatment for traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage.
Rollover and Multi-Vehicle Accidents
SUVs and trucks carry higher rollover risk, and multi-vehicle pileups on I-70 and I-35 often require accident reconstruction experts to determine each driver's share of liability.
Rollover and Multi-Vehicle Accidents
SUVs and trucks carry higher rollover risk, and multi-vehicle pileups on I-70 and I-35 often require accident reconstruction experts to determine each driver's share of liability.
Kansas is a no-fault state requiring Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. You can step outside no-fault if injuries are serious or medical bills exceed $2,000. Modified comparative negligence under K.S.A. 60-258a controls fault allocation.
Kansas bars recovery if you are 50% or more at fault. Below that threshold, your award is reduced by your exact fault percentage. At 30% fault on $100,000, recovery drops to $70,000, and insurers routinely inflate your fault to lower payouts.
PIP pays medical bills and lost wages regardless of fault, letting you begin treatment immediately. Once costs exceed $2,000 or injuries meet the serious threshold, you can pursue the at-fault driver for additional compensation.
K.S.A. 60-513 gives you two years from the accident date to file suit. A delayed discovery exception may apply for injuries not immediately apparent. Missing this deadline means losing your right to compensation permanently.
Kansas law allows recovery of both economic and non-economic damages. Wrongful death claims provide additional categories of loss for surviving families.
Hospital stays, surgeries, physical therapy, and prescriptions are all recoverable. Financial experts can project how lost earning capacity will affect your household if injuries prevent you from returning to your previous work.
Anxiety, depression, and PTSD are common after serious car accidents, and a sudden crash can leave you unable to sleep, afraid to drive, or struggling at work. These damages have no fixed formula and are the most contested by insurers.
UM/UIM coverage protects you when the at-fault driver lacks insurance. Kansas law requires this coverage, but your own insurer may still minimize payouts. An attorney can file claims against both the at-fault driver and your carrier simultaneously.
Kansas City holds the fifth-highest fatal crash rate among the 50 largest U.S. cities. Missouri State Highway Patrol data shows nearly 200 people died on city streets in 2022 and 2023 combined.
I-70, I-35, and Truman Road are among the deadliest corridors. A quarter of all traffic deaths happened on just five roads, and over half of pedestrian fatalities occurred east of Troost Avenue.
About 31% of KC motor vehicle deaths involved an impaired driver, according to data from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In Jackson County alone, there were 494 DUI crashes in 2022, and fatal crashes involving marijuana impairment more than doubled between 2018 and 2020.
Kansas City’s Vision Zero program aims to eliminate traffic deaths by 2030. Fatalities dropped 30% in 2025, from 97 to 68, and crashes at the first seven targeted intersections fell 95% since 2022.
Your actions after an auto accident directly affect your ability to recover compensation. Missouri law requires reporting crashes involving injury or $500+ in damage. Seek medical attention immediately and never admit fault at the scene.
Call 911 even if injuries seem minor, and file a report with the Kansas City Police Department if officers respond to the scene. Traumatic brain injuries and soft tissue damage often show no symptoms for hours. A date-stamped medical record links your injuries directly to the accident, and a personal injury law firm can help you preserve that evidence from day one.
Photograph vehicle damage, road conditions, traffic signs, and visible injuries while evidence is fresh. Collect the other driver's insurance and contact details, and ask witnesses for statements.
Speak with an attorney before giving any statement to an insurance company. Call Bretz Injury Law at (913) 361-5510 or send us a secure message online for a free consultation before that conversation happens.
Where your accident occurred determines which state’s laws apply, and that detail can significantly affect your compensation. The crash location governs, not where you live.
Kansas uses modified comparative fault with a 50% bar; Missouri follows pure comparative fault allowing recovery even at 99% blame. Which side of the state line your crash occurred on can mean the difference between a six-figure recovery and nothing.
Kansas allows two years to file; Missouri allows five. The longer Missouri timeline does not help if your crash occurred on the Kansas side, making the exact accident location one of the first things to confirm.
A wrong jurisdiction filing can get your case dismissed. Many KC residents are unsure which state their crash occurred in, especially near the state line. Bretz Injury Law understands Kansas law and serves the full KC metro.
With 28 years of experience, over $300 million recovered, and a 98% win rate, Bretz Injury Law has the resources to stand up to insurance companies that refuse to pay what your claim is worth. You pay nothing unless we win your case, and we understand that a serious crash leaves families facing more than physical pain.
Call (913) 361-5510 or send us a secure message online to schedule your free consultation.
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