Thousands of motorcyclists each year are severely injured in Kansas City.
More often than not, injured motorcyclists are unaware of how much money they could receive in compensation. Having experienced motorcycle accident lawyers like Shull + Klenda on your side from the beginning can mean the difference between an underpaid settlement and the complete recovery you deserve.
We Know What Riders Face and We Work Hard to Protect Them
At Shull + Klenda, we’ve seen firsthand the devastation a motorcycle accident can cause. Motorcyclists suffer from broken bones, TBI (traumatic brain injury), lost wages, and increasing medical bills — the list goes on. When you’re trying to recover, insurance companies are already looking for reasons to pay you less. That is where a good attorney for motorcycle accidents comes in.
We are Joe Shull and Kasey Klenda, motorcycle accident lawyers based in Kansas City. With over 20 years of personal injury litigation experience, we give each of our clients the level of care and dedication they deserve. We are members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognized as two of the top trial lawyers in America by National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and we have been selected as Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
Serving the Entire Kansas City Metropolitan Region
We are licensed to practice law in both Missouri and Kansas, and we represent motorcycle accident victims in both states. We know the roads in the Kansas City metropolitan area. We know how the local insurance companies think, and we know how to create winning cases for injured motorcyclists.
Our Experienced Motorcycle Injury Lawyers Represent You
As your Kansas City motorcycle injury attorney, we handle all aspects of your case starting the minute you retain us. You concentrate on recovering from your injuries. We handle everything else:
- Investigate the accident scene, police reports, and eyewitness testimony
- Preserve important evidence, including dash cam video, tire marks, and expert reconstruction
- Identify all responsible parties, including negligent drivers, municipalities, and manufacturers of faulty parts
- Calculate the extent of your losses, past and future medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more
- Skillfully negotiate with insurance companies that consistently under-value motorcycle injury claims
- Take your case to trial if the insurer refuses to provide fair compensation
- Provide regular updates via phone calls, emails, and text messages
Our goal is to help every motorcyclist who comes into our office achieve a full recovery from their injuries.
Injuries We Fight For and Why They Require Specialized Representation
Motorcycle accidents are especially injurious. Because there is no protective frame surrounding you in your motorcycle, you bear the brunt of the impact of an accident. Our motorcycle accident attorneys represent clients in some of the most serious and life-altering cases in all of personal injury law:
- TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and concussion
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Road rash and degloving
- Fractured arms, legs, collarbones, and ribs
- Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
- Damaged joints requiring surgery or replacement
- Loss of limbs and permanent disfigurement
- Wrongful death, representing families after fatalities
These are not just medical definitions. These are injuries that can drastically alter nearly every part of your life, including your ability to work, enjoy life, and care for your loved ones. As your motorcycle injury lawyers, we will work closely with medical professionals to fully document the extent of your injuries and ensure that no future costs related to those injuries are overlooked.
FAQ: Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
As caring motorcycle accident lawyers, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not owe any fees until we recover money on your behalf. If we do not succeed in recovering money on your behalf, you owe us nothing.
In Missouri, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims typically runs for five years from the date of the accident. In Kansas, that time limit is two years. However, evidence such as surveillance video, witnesses’ memories, and road conditions deteriorates rapidly. For this reason, we highly recommend contacting us as quickly as possible.
Yes, both Missouri and Kansas use comparative fault standards for determining whether you can recover compensation for your injuries. Under Missouri law, as long as you are less than 51% at fault for the accident, you can recover some compensation. Similarly, under Kansas law, you can also recover some compensation if you are less than 50% at fault for the accident.
Insurance companies are businesses, and the first offers they extend to injured parties are almost always significantly lower than the true value of the injured parties’ claims. As skilled motorcycle injury lawyers, we know how to accurately assess the total value of your claim, including your future medical needs, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. Our motorcycle injury attorneys in Kansas City will protect your interests and obtain a fair and reasonable settlement on your behalf.
Depending upon the specifics of your case, you may be entitled to recover various categories of damages associated with your motorcycle accident, including but not limited to: your past and future medical expenses, lost wages and diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, mental anguish, damage to your motorcycle and personal protective equipment. In the event of a fatal accident, you may receive wrongful death damages, including loss of consortium.
Claims with clearly established liability and documented injuries may settle within a few months. Cases with disputed liability, catastrophic injuries, or non-cooperative carriers can take a year or longer. While we will always strive to resolve your claim as efficiently and quickly as possible, we will never compromise on maximizing your compensation.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Kansas City Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Our Kansas City motorcycle injury attorneys are here to support you. We defend your rights.
