Kansas Truck Accident Attorneys

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Kansas Truck & Bus Accident Statistics

The NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis reported in Kansas, since 2017 there were 626 total vehicles involving in fatal crash, and 77 of those were in large trucks involved. This seems to indicate that safety regulations & traffic laws in Kansas either aren’t as effective as we’d hope, or that truck drivers, their employers (carriers), or other drivers are practicing unsafe behaviors. New technology in trucking safety will help mitigate damages, prevent injuries or collisions altogether, but for the victims and their families the problem seems to be escalating.

Statute of Limitations for Truck Accidents in Kansas

Generally, the statute of limitations for truck accident lawsuits in Kansas gives you two years to ask the state courts for a civil remedy for any personal injury or for any damage to your personal property. In the context of a car accident, that means if anyone was hurt in the crash — whether a driver, passenger, motorcycle rider, bicyclist, or pedestrian — or had their vehicle or other property damaged, they must get their lawsuit filed against any potential defendant within two years. The clock starts running on the date of the accident. – this is inclusive of most personal injury claims (Source: Nolo). A statute of limitation is a reasonable length of time that a plaintiff has to bring an action against a defendant. This varies based on state, and the type of incident: civil or criminal.

Pursuing a Truck Accident Injury or Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Kansas

If you or a family member was seriously injured, or if a family member was killed in a truck accident you should seek the advice and representation of a skilled and experienced Kansas truck accident law firm. TruckAccidentAttorneyNetwork.org has organized a database of attorneys who focus their practice on Motor Vehicle accidents, with significant experience litigating trucking collisions.