You never expect to be living your life as you normally would in one moment, only to be badly injured in the next. But one careless action—a red light ignored, a floor left wet and slippery, a loose dog—can leave you dealing with real pain and exorbitant medical bills.
At Foster Wallace, our Lee’s Summit personal injury lawyers take on cases that turn someone’s ordinary day into something they can’t walk away from. We work one-on-one with people who’ve been hit hard by someone else’s choices.
We’ve recovered over $1 billion for people across Missouri. When the insurance company starts making excuses, we make your case impossible to ignore.
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Types of Personal Injury Claims We Handle in Lees Summit
Our legal professionals help people recover after serious injuries. Our team includes experienced attorneys in the following practice areas:
Car Accidents
Car crashes are one of the most common causes of serious injuries in Missouri. If another driver’s negligence caused your injuries, our car accident lawyers can help you pursue compensation through a successful claim. We investigate the crash, review police reports, and work to hold the responsible driver accountable. If necessary, we’re trial-ready and prepared to take your case to court.
Truck Accidents
Collisions involving large commercial trucks often result in severe injuries and complex legal claims. Our legal team understands the regulations that govern trucking companies. Our truck accident attorneys can build a strong case, even when the claim involves multiple liable parties, including drivers, trucking companies, and maintenance providers.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists face unique risks on roads, and injuries from these crashes can be life-altering. Our motorcycle accident lawyers help injured riders pursue compensation by gathering evidence, consulting medical experts, and advocating for fair settlements.
Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists have limited protection when accidents occur, which can lead to serious injuries. Our bicycle accident lawyers represent injured cyclists and work to hold negligent drivers responsible for the harm they caused.
Dog Bites
Dog attacks can lead to serious physical injuries and emotional trauma. If a dog owner failed to properly control their pet, you may have a valid injury claim. Our dog bite attorneys help victims seek compensation through a case under Missouri liability laws.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Property owners have a responsibility to keep their premises reasonably safe. When hazards such as wet floors, broken walkways, or poor lighting cause injuries, victims may have grounds for a claim. Our slip and fall lawyers help clients build a strong case to recover damages.
Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is devastating and building a claim should be the last thing the bereaved should have to worry about. Our wrongful death attorneys provide compassionate legal guidance while helping families pursue compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and other damages.
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Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer
After an accident, it’s easy to underestimate how complicated legal matters can become. You may be facing medical bills, time off work, and emotional losses that can’t be measured in numbers.
Our firm can help protect your future. Insurance companies often try to settle quickly using tactics that adjusters are trained in to minimize payouts. It’s easy to fall into potential pitfalls, like agreeing to an unfair offer or misunderstanding the fine print of insurance policies.
An attorney knows how to handle talks with insurance companies so you don’t have to face the pressure alone. Your lawyer will identify all liable parties and build a strong case for full compensation. A Lee’s Summit attorney can help lift the financial burden from your shoulders so you can focus on healing after an injury.
When Fault Isn’t Clear
Some injury cases have multiple defendants. A construction accident might involve a general contractor and a subcontractor. A truck crash could include the driver, the freight company, and the truck manufacturer. We sort through the facts to identify everyone who shares responsibility.
We also push back when defendants try to point fingers at each other—or you. Missouri’s comparative fault law makes it tempting for defendants to blame the victim. Our accident injury lawyers in Lee‘s Summit make sure your voice is the one the court hears clearly.
What if You’re Partly at Fault?
Missouri uses a pure comparative fault system. That means even if you were partially responsible for what happened, you may still recover compensation. Your percentage of fault reduces the amount you can recover.
If you were 20% at fault for a car accident, for example, and the damages totaled $100,000, your recovery could be reduced to $80,000. Insurance companies often try to inflate your share of the blame, but we fight that by building cases that reflect the full truth of what happened.
We use evidence, witness testimony, and expert opinions to challenge any unfair blame-shifting. With so much at stake, it pays to seek legal guidance.
Types of Damages in a Personal Injury Claim
Your injury touches every part of your life, from your job and your family to even your future. Missouri law allows injury victims to recover a wide range of damages when someone else’s negligence causes harm and potential long-term impact.
We help our clients pursue compensation for injuries and other losses, such as:
Hospital bills, medical appointments, prescriptions, physical therapy, medical treatment, and long-term care.
Reimbursement for wages lost during the time you missed from work while injured.
The impact on your future wages if you can’t return to the same job.
Ongoing treatment, assistive devices, or home modifications.
Reimbursement for costs like travel to appointments, home health aides, or medical equipment.
Physical pain, discomfort, and long-term limitations.
Inability to take part in hobbies, sports, or activities you once loved.
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and the emotional toll of recovery.
The impact on your relationship with your spouse or partner.
How Personal Injury Settlements are Calculated
No two cases settle for the same amount, because no two injuries affect people in the same way. Settlement value depends on what the injury took from you—physically, financially, emotionally, and personally.
We calculate all of the “on paper” costs. But we also consider things like your pain levels, your loss of mobility, how the injury impacted your work, and whether your personal relationships or independence have suffered.
Our Lee’s Summit accident attorneys work with doctors, life care planners, and economic experts to build a complete picture of your losses. That includes both hard numbers and the human toll your injury has taken. We want to make a complete financial recovery possible.
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury
Missouri law gives most injury victims five years from the date of the incident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This deadline comes from Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo) § 516.120. If you miss that window, the court can dismiss your case—no matter how strong your evidence is.
Wrongful death cases work a little differently. In those claims, you usually have three years from the date of your loved one’s passing to file under RSMo § 537.100.
There are exceptions in some cases involving children, medical malpractice, or injuries that weren’t immediately discovered. But those are rare. It’s always safer to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer early so that you don’t risk running out of time in Lee’s Summit.
Contact Our Lee’s Summit Lawyers About Your Personal Injury Case Today
Foster Wallace is proud to serve the community with thoughtful, personalized legal advice. We don’t take every case. We take the ones that matter to real people who need real help.
You don’t have to guess what to do next. You don’t have to settle for less than what’s right. A Lee’s Summit personal injury lawyer fight for the full story of your case and the full recovery it deserves. We have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients, and you deserve full and fair compensation, too.
Call Foster Wallace today for a free case evaluation. We’ll leverage our 45 years of combined experience to deliver the respect, honesty, and attention your case deserves. Reach out for a free consultation.