FAQs

If your crash was caused by bad road conditions, you may be able to file a claim against the Missouri Department of Transportation or the local government. You may also have a claim against any contractors, engineering/design firms, or private companies that worked on the road.

This covers crashes caused by major potholes, broken traffic signals, missing traffic signs, unrepaired road defects, poorly repaired road defects, inadequate drainage along the road, debris left in the road, and improper lane closures.

A miss-and-run is when one vehicle gets into a crash without making physical contact with another vehicle. This can happen when a larger vehicle forces a smaller vehicle off the road due to reckless driving, or when a vehicle swerves off the road to avoid hitting another vehicle.

A phantom driver refers to the driver in a hit-and-run or miss-and-run who cannot be identified. For incidents involving a phantom driver, you may be able to recover some compensation through your uninsured motorist (UM) policy.

You have a few options if you were hit by an underage drunk driver. You may have a claim against the drunk driver, the drunk driver’s insurance provider, and possibly a bar or restaurant that served the drunk driver and potentially contributed to the accident.

If the underage drunk driver is under 18 years old, you may have a claim against the drunk driver’s parents/guardians or the person who allowed the underage drunk driver to operate a vehicle.

Not all injuries are apparent right after a collision. You may walk away from a crash feeling okay, but you may have unknowingly suffered a concussion, internal bleeding, organ damage, or soft tissue injuries like whiplash or muscle tears.

Seeing a doctor after a collision allows you to get treated for your injuries before they get worse. This medical evaluation also establishes that your injuries were caused by the crash and provides a record of your symptoms, the severity of the trauma, and your treatment.

In addition to contacting CPY Law to speak with a personal injury lawyer, here are a few tips to consider:

• Document the Scene of the Injury: If you can, take photos and videos of your injuries and where the incident occurred. Get contact information from any witnesses or people involved in what happened.
• See a Doctor as Soon as Possible: Even if you show no signs of injury, go see a doctor. Some symptoms take time to appear. Getting checked out ASAP establishes a connection between the incident and your injuries, and it creates an official record of what happened.
• Do Not Agree to a Recorded Statement: Insurance companies may reach out and ask for a recorded statement. Do not agree to this. Reach out to an attorney before you start discussing what happened with the other party’s insurance company.
• Avoid Posting on Social Media: Avoid saying anything about what happened or your injuries on social media. Insurance companies will look for mistakes or any statements that could undermine the severity of your injuries.

That depends. If you got hurt on the job while performing work duties, you may only be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, if a third-party played a role in the incident (i.e., not your employer or a co-worker), you may be able to file a personal injury claim.

When you discuss what happened with our Kansas City personal injury attorneys, we can help you understand the best way to maximize your recovery.

A catastrophic injury is an injury that causes long-term physical or cognitive disability. These kinds of injuries affect your ability to live independently and/or maintain your current job. Examples of catastrophic injuries include:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Spinal cord injuries (SCI)
• Loss of limbs
• Severe burn injuries
• Internal organ damage
• Vision impairment
• Hearing impairment
• Debilitating fractures or joint injuries

At CPY Law, we take catastrophic injury claims seriously. Our personal injury lawyers in Kansas City will help seek fair and full compensation that considers how much your life has changed after the traumatic incident.

The cost of a personal injury attorney will vary from firm to firm and from case to case. The cost will depend on the severity of your injuries, the complexity of your case, how long the case takes to resolve, and fee structures specific to a firm.

At CPY Law, rest assured that we charge nothing for initial consultations. Our law firm also works on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing unless and until we win.

If we secure a monetary award for you, our fee is a percentage of your compensation. If we cannot negotiate a settlement or secure damages, you do not have to pay any legal fees.

No. Contacting us for an initial consultation does not obligate you to hire CPY Law. Representation begins only after the necessary parties enter into a written agreement.

Speak With a Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyer

If you were injured in a car crash, commercial truck collision, dog bite, dangerous-property incident, or another event caused by negligence, cost should not prevent you from learning about your options.

CPY Law offers free personal injury consultations to injured people and families in Missouri and Kansas.

Call us today at 816-839-5150 or submit our online form to tell us what happened. We will listen, ask questions, and explain the next step.

No hourly attorney’s fees. No upfront attorney’s fees for your personal injury cases. No attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you.

You will receive a written settlement breakdown identifying the recovery and proposed deductions before funds are distributed. CPY Law will review the breakdown with you and answer your questions.