As the home to more than 2 million people, Kansas City residents in Kansas and Missouri could be at an increased risk of suffering a personal injury. If you’ve experienced a personal injury in the Kansas City area— from a traffic accident to a workplace injury— you may be wondering if there are time limits for filing a personal injury claim? According to personal injury attorney, Mike Wyatt of the Mann Wyatt Tanksley Injury Attorneys, time limits for filing a personal injury claim depend on the state. The time limit is also referred to as the statute of limitations, which is defined as a period of limitation for bringing legal action. [videosingle id="20681" width="100%" height="400" rel="false" /] Because Kansas City straddles the border between Kansas and Missouri, it’s helpful for city residents to be aware of time limits in both states as outlined below. The time “begins” at the date of injury.
Kansas Time Limits for Filing a Claim
- Two year time limit for filing a personal injury claim
- Two year time limit for filing a wrongful death claim
Missouri Time Limits for Filing a Claim
- Three year time limit for filing a personal injury claim
- Five year time limit for filing a wrongful death claim