Award-Winning Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyers

Winning cases since the 1990's. The attorneys at Bautista LeRoy LLC have been serving the public as personal injury attorneys in Kansas City. We help individuals and families recover monies for pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages due to the negligence of others. 

 $150,000 settlements to as much as $8,000,000 settlements. Your case could be worth more--make sure to talk to an attorney to maximize your claims. See our successful Case Results page for more examples.

Proven results. We have won cases throughout Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Illinois, Benton County, and St. Louis, and we are recognized for results against entities such as Norfolk Southern Railway, Wal-Mart, Toyota Motor Co., State Farm, Shelter Insurance and Allstate, as well as, various nursing homes.

Multi-awarded law firm. We are recognized and awarded by industry publications such as Superlawyers, the Kansas City Business Journal, Missouri Lawyer's Weekly, as some of Kansas City's best lawyers. Read more about our Awards here.

You only pay if we win your case. You do not have to pay anything upfront because we shoulder all initial costs and work based on a contingency fee. This means we only get paid when we win your case.

Have you suffered a personal injury due to an accident?

Bautista LeRoy LLC can help. Our firm is a Kansas City personal injury law firm with a regional practice founded on the principle that the best legal representation comes from lawyers who specialize in personal injury cases:

• Truck, motorcycle and car accidents
• Forklift, cranes, and aerial lift accidents
• Treestand accidents
• Train accidents, rail road grade crossing collisions 
• Medical malpractice
• Bad faith insurance cases (claims denied by insurance companies)
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord damage, permanent disability
• Elder abuse and nursing home negligence
• Wrongful death
• Institutional Sexual Abuse

This specialized approach has allowed us to become knowledgeable and reputable in these fields and maximize compensation for our clients. Our attorneys are consistently recognized by their peers and industry publications, such as, Superlawyers, the Kansas City Business Journal, Missouri Lawyer's Weekly, as some of Kansas City's best lawyers.

What to do when you are injured?

• Get medical treatment: Getting medical treatment immediately serves as documentation and evidence that can be used to win your case.
• Report the incident: Reporting the incident to the police, managers, and authority will serve as documentation for winning your case.
• Collect Evidence: Make sure your medical reports and police reports are properly documented. Take pictures and videos when you can. Ask for video security footages when available.
• Identify witnesses. Get the names and contact numbers of witnesses.
• Contact an attorney immediately: Your attorney will give you legal advice on how to maximize your claims.
• Avoid talking to insurance companies: Adjusters aim to minimize payouts, reducing the amount of money that you receive. They may use recorded conversations to pressure you into low-ball settlements.
• Do not admit fault. Avoid saying "I'm sorry" on the scene of the accident or taking blame because this can be used against you as an admission of liability.
• Keep records. Document any medical treatments, missed work days, and any costs and expenses as a result of the injury.

Call us today at 816-221-0382 to determine the merits and strengths of our case.

Common mistakes to avoid after you are injured

• Delaying medical treatment - It is crucial to see a doctor immediately, even if you feel fine. Injuries may not show symptoms immediately. A delay creates a "gap in treatment", which insurance companies use to low-ball the settlement, reducing your monetary claims. It can be used to argue that your injuries are not serious or were even caused by something else.
• Failing to call the police - Always file an official police report and inform the manager or authorities in the area, this way you will have concrete evidence that will help to strengthen your case. The other party involved can change their story later, so it is important to have this documentation to win your case.
• Failing to call attorney - Experienced attorneys will protect your rights, maximize your compensation, negotiate with insurance companies for better settlements, handle complex paperwork, and help you navigate complex legal procedures. We at BautistaLeRoy will help protect you from low-ball offers from insurance companies. We also help gather evidence, establish liability, handle negotiations, strengthen your claims, and give advice on how to avoid mistakes that can weaken your claims. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we will represent your case at court.
• Calling the insurance company - Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts. Your attorney should be the one to negotiate with the insurance companies, since attorneys are trained to maximize your claims.
• Waiting too long to file - Every state has a strict deadline for filing personal injury lawsuits, this is known as the Statute of Limitations. The deadline is different depending on the type of the case, so it's important to talk to an attorney as soon as possible. Failure to meet these deadlines can mean you will lose your right to compensation.
• Admitting fault or apologizing - Never admit fault or apologize at the scene, because this can be interpreted as an admission of liability and can be used against you.
• Posting on social media - Do not post anything about your accident or injury on social media because insurance defense teams can use these to find contradictory statements or photos that they can use against your case.
• Skipping medical appointments or treatment plans - Skipping appointments or treatment plans can be used as evidence against you by insurance defenders, since it suggests that your injuries are not severe.
• Missing deadlines and procedural errors - if you try to handle it yourself, you risk missing important deadlines and important legal procedures. This is why it's important to let an experienced attorney handle your case.
• Accepting the settlement without an attorney - An attorney will be able to increase your compensation. Many companies will attempt to low-ball you, and experienced attorneys will be able to protect you and maximize your claims.
• Settling too quickly - Do not accept the first settlement offer especially if an attorney is not present, because these offers are usually far below what your case is actually worth. Having an experienced attorney will protect you from this. Once you accept the offer, you can no longer ask for more money even when the injury turns out to be worse than you initially thought. 
• Failing to gather evidence - Because evidence can disappear quickly, it is important to take photos and videos of the scene, vehicle damage, equipment damage, and also include photos of your injury. It is also a good idea to get the name and contact number of witnesses. Also, ask for security footages when available.
• Underestimating the value of your case - It is important to consider not only recent expenses but also future expenses, which include ongoing medical treatments, rehabilitation costs, loss of income, and long-term pain and suffering caused by the injury. With the help of BautistaLeRoy's attorneys, you can maximize your compensation. 

In our office, we often talk to victims and their families who have made one or more of these mistakes. Avoiding these mistakes can help you strengthen your case and maximize the compensation that you receive. Talk to our team today at 816-221-0382 to determine the merits and strengths of our case.

"Not only are Andrew and Jose intelligent, hard-working, competent and award-winning attorneys, they are also good guys. They are family men, and the kind of people you can trust."

The Bautista LeRoy LLC has a team of lawyers who specialize mainly in personal injury law. Since the 1990s, we have been representing individuals who are suffering from injuries due to neglect or intentional harm. Our lawyers have also assisted numerous families in wrongful death cases in achieving justice on behalf of their loved ones. We are focused on several practice areas:

• Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
• Defective Products
• Trucking and Auto Collisions
• Railroad Crossing Litigation
• Wrongful Death
• Medical Malpractice

Our goal is to help clients get back on their feet after a tragedy. Catastrophic injuries and losing a loved one caused by negligence or accident, as well as intentional harm, can be a challenging time. The demands of the legal process can also add to the emotions an individual could feel. The legal team of Bautista LeRoy LLC is always ready to guide you in this journey. Our attorneys can explain your options and what to expect without using complicated legal terms.

If you have questions about your rights to pursue a lawsuit or compensation, Bautista LeRoy's lawyers can answer your questions. With our offices in Kansas City, St Louis, and Bentonville, we serve the surrounding areas of Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Illinois, Camp Lejeune North Carolina, and Benton County.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What qualifies as a personal injury case?

If the cause of your injury is another person's negligence or reckless act, then you may have a case. This is especially applicable if the injuries are severe or require long-term medical assistance. The main point is whether the other party failed to act responsibly.

Do I need the guidance of a lawyer?

Every circumstance is different, but having an experienced lawyer can bring several advantages to a case. Liability issues and insurance companies can easily turn the process complicated. A lawyer knows how to value a claim and protect your rights.

How much is my personal injury case worth?

There is no fixed rate for injuries, as compensation will heavily depend on expenses, the income you have lost due to limitations, the injuries' long-term impact and how it changed your life. We have handled cases that range from several hundreds of thousands to cases that are worth millions. It is important to talk to an attorney to determine what your case is worth. Some cases can be settled quickly, however others require further negotiation and can even reach the court if no fair settlement is reached.

What if I were partly responsible?

Many states follow the comparative fault legal doctrine, which means you can still recover damages, but with a reduced amount of payment depending on the percentage of your fault.

Will my case go to court?

Many personal injury cases settle outside of the court. However, if a settlement agreement is not met or dispute arises, your case could go to trial.