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DECEMBER 4, 2025

Do I Need a Lawyer If I Was Partly at Fault?

By Bradley A. Pistotnik, Wichita car accident attorney, Bull Attorneys, P.A.

Quick Answer:

Yes, talk to a lawyer. In Kansas, you can still win money if you are less at fault than the other driver.

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How the rule works

Each driver gets a percent of fault. If you are 49% or less at fault, you may recover, but your money is reduced by your percent. This follows Kansas's comparative negligence rule.

Why a lawyer helps

We gather proof to lower your fault share—photos, video, black box data, and witness notes.

Local roads to watch

Crashes often happen at busy Wichita spots like Kellogg, I-135, and K-96 interchanges.

How people ask this out loud

  • OK Google, can I get a settlement if I was partly at fault in Kansas?
  • Siri, what is comparative negligence in Kansas?

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