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Steps for a Strong Personal Injury Claim

Useful advice from experienced Kansas attorneys with a proven track record of successful results

If you or a loved one sustains a personal injury in Kansas, you will need guidance from knowledgeable attorneys. Don’t try to handle the claim on your own. It’s easy to get confused and frustrated by the insurance companies and red tape involved with a claim. We know because the attorneys at Bretz Injury Law in Hutchinson, Salina, Wichita, Garden City, Dodge City, Liberal, and Hays have helped many injury victims and their families get the compensation they rightfully deserve. Overall, we have obtained well over $300 million in settlements or verdicts for our clients. We once settled a wrongful death case for $50 million, and we have had many other recoveries over $1 million for our clients.

Your personal injury case might seem straightforward. The negligent party might admit wrongdoing. Or perhaps the insurance company handling your claim has offered you money for your injuries.

However, most personal injury cases turn out to be much more complicated than people originally expect. That’s why it’s critical that you do everything you can to build the strongest possible legal case if you or a loved one has sustained a severe personal injury.

What can I do to make my personal injury case stronger?

You can take steps to support your personal injury case. Overall, the most important thing to remember is that evidence builds compelling legal cases. That’s why we strongly urge you to take the following steps to strengthen your personal injury claim:

  • Obtain a copy of any police reports related to your accident. If a police officer responded to your incident, make sure the report was filled out correctly. We can carefully review the document with you as well to look for any inconsistencies or important evidence.
  • Obtain a copy of your medical records if you received treatment for your injury. Here again, we can review your records with you and perhaps even seek the advice of a medical expert.
  • Take photographs of relevant evidence.
  • Whether it’s the dog that attacked your child or the broken hand railing that caused you to fall, take photos of these items as soon as possible. Also, take photos of your injuries as soon as possible to verify the severity of your injury
  • Talk to witnesses. If someone saw your accident, his or her testimony could make a dramatic difference in the outcome of your case. Make sure you get full names, addresses and phone numbers so you, the police, or an insurance company can contact them later.
  • Schedule a follow-up appointment with your doctor. Even if you feel fine, it’s important to chart the progress of your injury and how long you were affected by it. If you are unable to work for several weeks or months, your doctor’s diagnosis can improve your ability to obtain compensation from an insurance company.
  • Contact our law firm as soon as possible. We have years of experience handling complicated personal injury cases in Lawrence, Manhattan, Wichita and other communities throughout Kansas.

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How can Bretz Injury Law firm help me with my case?

Gathering evidence to build strong legal cases takes skill, experience and hard work. At Bretz Injury Law, we possess all these traits.

Injury victims have only one opportunity to get the compensation they deserve for their accident. The decision you make now will determine your future.

Contact Bretz Injury Law in Hutchinson, Salina, Wichita, Garden City, Dodge City, Liberal, and Hays – and discover what we can do for you. Call . We offer a free consultation to all potential clients.

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Personal Injury FAQs

There is no set dollar amount for the value of your personal injury case. Some cases can be worth millions, especially when you consider the true cost of an accident. This includes not just short-term medical expenses but also recovering lost income, lost future income, physical therapy, pain and suffering, and more. To get started with finding out the value of your claim, call us or complete the case evaluation form on this website. Tell us what happened to you. We want to help.

No two cases are ever alike. Some personal injury cases can be settled in a matter of weeks. Others might take months or even years to be resolved. The important thing is to contact our law firm as soon as possible. That way, we can get straight to work on your case and start gathering the evidence you need to build a strong legal case.

In most situations, you have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Kansas. This time period is known as the statute of limitations. Two years might seem like a long time, but the sooner you decide to take legal action, the better. In some situations, you have only one year to take legal action. Contact our office today to make sure you don’t miss the deadline for seeking the justice you deserve.

Most cases are settled without the need for trial, but we are not afraid to take cases to court if that is the best way to get our clients what they deserve. We prepare each case as if it’s going to be heard by a judge and jury. It is important to have a lawyer with experience handling courtroom cases for this very reason. At Bretz Injury Law, we are well-versed in state and federal laws. We are very familiar with how insurance companies for negligent parties operate, and we know how to navigate the justice system. Our knowledgeable personal injury attorneys have presented—and won—many court cases in Kansas and throughout the country. We know what is required to get the results clients need, and we have the case results to prove it.

If a loved one dies in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence or reckless behavior, you might have grounds to take legal action against the person or corporation responsible for the death of your loved one. Surviving family members who file a wrongful death claim often seek to obtain compensation for a variety of expenses associated with the accident, including medical bills, funeral expenses, lost future income, pain and suffering, loss of services, and emotional loss. Wrongful death cases can be extremely complicated. Don’t try to deal with the death of a loved one on your own. Contact our law firm and find out how our legal team can help you. We have extensive experience handling cases involving fatalities. Our firm includes one of only eight Kansas attorneys who are members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and our case results include a $50 million settlement in a wrongful death case. Nothing will make up for the loss of your loved one. But we can help you to secure a future for those who are left behind.

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