Wichita Personal Injury Lawyers

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If you’ve been injured in a collision and you’re having a hard time getting compensation, our lawyers can be your voice for justice and aggressively advocate for your best interests. Bretz Injury Law has helped personal injury victims in Wichita and all over Kansas obtain more than $300 million in settlements and verdicts. Find out what an experienced attorney can do for you. Contact us today for your free consultation. Se habla Español.

Our law firm has an office located on N. Market Street in Wichita, which has a population of approximately 390,000 and is the largest city in Kansas. Home to McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita has a long history of aircraft manufacturing and to this day is considered a hub for aircraft production. Popular destinations include Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Sedgwick County Zoo, Old Cowtown Museum, the Kansas Aviation Museum, and many others.

Being a lively city with busy roads and highways such as the Kansas Turnpike, I-135, and Kellogg Avenue all running through it, serious car accidents happen in Wichita all the time – many times as a result of negligence. If you were injured in a Wichita crash, you may be entitled to compensation for:

Medical expenses (e.g., hospital bills, doctor visits, surgery, prescription medication, physical therapy, medical devices, home alterations, long-term care)
Property damage
Lost wages
Loss of earning capacity
Cost of replacement services, such as childcare and housekeeping
Your pain and suffering
Punitive damages (designed to punish a defendant for particularly egregious acts of negligence)

The best way to figure out what your personal injury claim might be worth is to meet with our experienced lawyers as soon as possible. Our legal team will listen to what happened, answer your questions, clearly explain your legal options, and help you figure out the best way to get the compensation you deserve.

What can our highly skilled attorneys do for you?

Whether you suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car wreck, broken bones in a collision with an 18-wheeler, permanent scarring from a motorcycle crash, a serious back injury in a slip and fall, or got hurt at work – our dedicated legal team can protect your rights and fight for every dollar you deserve.

No matter what type of injury you’re dealing with, it’s important to act fast and meet with our attorneys as soon as possible. In Kansas, the statute of limitations to file a claim involving personal injury is two years from the date of your accident. The longer you wait to explore your legal options, the more you run the risk of leaving money on the table.

Let us get started on your case today.

Do I really need a personal injury lawyer?

If you or a loved one were involved in an accident and sustained serious or debilitating injuries as a result of someone else’s negligence, seeking legal help from an attorney can be the difference between winning and losing your claim.

Keep in mind that insurance companies have teams of lawyers at their disposal, which means if you choose to represent yourself you run the risk of having to single-handedly take on a group of trained legal professionals. The insurance company also has a vested interest in paying you as little as possible, so you can be sure that they will throw as many obstacles in your way as possible.

A personal injury attorney can help you by:

Launching a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances of your injury.
Determining the total cost of your injury, including noneconomic damages (e.g., your pain and suffering, or in certain cases, punitive damages).
Drafting a formal demand letter to send to the insurance company.
Negotiating a settlement with the insurance company.
Making arrangements with medical professionals so that you receive the treatment, care, and support that you need for your injury.
Filing a lawsuit.
Taking your case to trial, if necessary.

Insurance company statistics show that people with attorneys get between 4 and 17 times more than people without attorneys. We are proud that our own track record is even better than that! In other words, you have little to lose and potentially much to gain by at least reaching out to an attorney after you’ve been injured in an accident.

Get Bretz Injury Law. Get results

Our law firm’s mission is to deliver justice to personal injury victims and help them recover the highest amount of compensation possible. If you were injured because of someone else, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and frustrated – especially when you’re trying to deal with the insurance company.

Insurance adjusters have a habit of making unfair settlement offers and pressuring personal injury victims into accepting way less than what they really deserve. That’s because the less money they give to you, the more the insurance company makes in profits. Don’t let them push you around.

Our legal team consists of tough negotiators and proficient trial attorneys. That means we can aggressively advocate for your best interests at the negotiating table or in the courtroom – whatever it takes to get you the compensation you’re entitled to.

FAQS

What Kinds of Injury Cases Are Most Common in Wichita and Sedgwick County?

We regularly handle crashes on Kellogg/US-54, I-135, I-235, and K-96 involving distracted driving, unsafe lane changes, rear-end impacts, and trucking collisions. We also see serious pedestrian incidents in Old Town and Delano, parking-lot and garage collisions, bicycle crashes near downtown corridors, and premises injuries in stores, restaurants, and venues.

How Do Kansas PIP Benefits Work, and How Do We Coordinate Them With Treatment at Wesley Medical Center or Ascension Via Christi?

Personal Injury Protection pays defined medical and related benefits regardless of fault up to your policy limits. We open your PIP claim, route bills to the correct payer, and track co-pays and deductibles. If health insurance applies after PIP, we coordinate benefits, address hospital or plan liens, and negotiate reductions so more of the recovery goes to you.

What Should We Do Right After an Accident Near Kellogg and Rock or the North Junction to Protect Our Claim?

Call the police, get medical care, and document everything. Photograph vehicle positions, damage, debris, skid marks, signals, and signage. Collect witness names and phone numbers, note nearby cameras, and request the crash report number. Notify your insurer, but speak with us before any recorded statement so we can protect your rights and preserve key evidence.

How Does Kansas’ Modified Comparative Fault Rule Affect Multi-Vehicle Pileups During Severe Weather or Dust/Wind Events on K-96?

Your compensation is reduced by your share of fault. If you are 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover. In weather-related pileups, we analyze speed and following distance for conditions, visibility, lighting, hazard-light use, and the timing of each impact to properly allocate fault among multiple drivers and insurers.

Can We Bring a Claim Against the City of Wichita or Sedgwick County, and Are There Special Notice Deadlines?

Yes, but government claims have strict notice requirements and short timelines before suit. Missing a notice deadline can bar recovery. If a road defect, traffic-control issue, or government vehicle is involved, contact us quickly so we can file the required notice, investigate liability, and comply with all procedural rules.

What If We Were Hurt at Wichita State University or on Private Campus Property?

Premises liability depends on your status and the property owner’s knowledge of the hazard. We assess lighting, security, walkways, maintenance, and prior incidents. Useful proof includes photos or video of the condition, incident reports, witness contacts, and any communications about hazards. Different rules may apply if a governmental entity controls the area, so timelines matter.

How Are Medical Liens, Subrogation, and Billing Handled With Local Providers and Imaging Centers?

We notify providers, route bills through PIP first, and then coordinate any health insurance payments. Hospitals, health plans, and some practices may assert liens or subrogation rights. We verify balances, dispute noncovered or excessive charges, and negotiate lien reductions. At resolution, you receive an itemized statement showing exactly how each bill was addressed.

What Evidence Matters Most Here?

We secure Wichita Police Department crash reports, Sedgwick County Sheriff records, and any Kansas Highway Patrol documentation. Traffic-camera or intersection video along Kellogg, business and residential surveillance, campus or venue footage, dashcam files, 911 audio, and body-cam video can be critical. Early preservation requests help prevent footage from being overwritten.

Do You Handle Workplace or Third-Party Injury Claims Related to Aviation and Manufacturing, and How Do Those Differ From Workers’ Compensation?

Yes. Workers’ compensation may cover medical care and wage benefits through the employer, but when a third party causes harm (such as a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or negligent driver), we can pursue a separate liability claim for broader damages. We coordinate both matters to maximize your overall recovery and manage any comp lien on the third-party case.

How Do You Approach Trucking Collisions Around the Air Capital and Major Logistics Corridors?

We move fast to preserve electronic control module and telematics data, hours-of-service logs, maintenance and inspection records, and driver qualification files. We map the scene, analyze sight lines and merge dynamics, and work with reconstruction and trucking-safety experts. Early evidence preservation is essential when multiple carriers and insurers are involved.

What If the At-Fault Driver Is Uninsured or Underinsured in Kansas?

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage can fill gaps when the other driver has no insurance or too little. We review your declarations pages, identify all applicable policies, and sequence claims to access UM/UIM benefits after liability limits are exhausted, helping you pursue the full value of your losses within available coverage.

How Do Slip-and-Fall or Store Injury Claims Work at Towne East, NewMarket Square, or Other Retailers?

We examine how long the hazard existed, whether staff had notice, the adequacy of inspections and cleanup, lighting, warning signs, and surveillance. Save photos of the condition, incident and insurance reports, and witness contacts. Prompt medical evaluation and consistent treatment help connect your injuries to the fall.

What Timelines Should We Expect in Sedgwick County District Court, and How Do Contingency Fees and Costs Work?

If liability is clear and treatment stabilizes promptly, many claims can resolve within several months after you finish primary care. Disputed liability, complex injuries, or litigation can extend the timeline to a year or more. Your consultation is free, and we work on contingency, meaning you pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. We typically advance case expenses and provide a final itemized settlement statement showing the gross recovery, fees, reimbursed costs, any liens, and your net distribution.

Best of all, you pay nothing unless we win. That’s because we work on a contingency fee basis. Learn how Bretz Injury Law can help you. Contact us today for your free consultation or give our Wichita office a call at (316) 444-4423.