Our Kansas City personal injury lawyers also represent clients in mass tort cases. If you sustained an injury due to an act or omission that injured many people, you might have a mass tort claim. We represent personal injury clients in the following types of mass tort claims:

• Hernia mesh — used in hundreds of thousands of hernia repair surgeries, this mesh can lead to several serious complications, such as bowel obstructions, seromas, which are fluid pockets that can develop in the body after a surgery, and other functional failures that might result in severe injury or even death to the patient.
• Zantac – Zantac is a heartburn drug that has been available since 1983. In recent years, it has been linked to several forms of cancer due to unacceptably high levels of nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). In 2019, the FDA advised companies to stop selling the drug and issued a market withdrawal request in April of 2020. Zantac and other ranitidine products have been linked to stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, and bladder cancer.
• Paragard – Paragard is a copper intrauterine device (IUD) that women use to prevent pregnancy. Women who have received Paragard are claiming that they have suffered serious injuries as a result of the device, including uterine wall perforation, device breakage, device migration, scarring, organ damage, and inflammation.
• Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Nuisance Claims – Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFOs, are exactly what they sound like – areas where large groups of animals live and eat together. CAFOs can cause significant issues for people who live near them, including polluted water, manure in the environment, offensive odors, insects, air contamination, and reduced air quality. In some cases, people who live near CAFOs can bring nuisance claims against CAFO operations and seek damages or redress.
• Environmental and Toxic Waste Claims – When businesses or other parties unlawfully release toxic waste into the environment, it can cause illness and loss of value to property. In many cases, people who are affected by polluters can file legal claims to recover their losses and potentially pursue punitive damages. Examples of toxic waste that can be harmful when released into the environment include chemical solvents, asbestos, welding rods, radon, pesticides, lead paint, chemicals used in dry cleaning, and pharmaceuticals and their byproducts.

Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and other types of motor vehicle accidents cause countless injuries and deaths every year. Sadly, many of these are preventable if it weren’t for the negligence of other drivers or parties. All drivers owe other people on the road duty of care. When they fail to adhere to this duty of care and act negligently, other innocent people get hurt. Suppose you’ve been injured in a car accident. In that case, you can hire experienced Kansas City personal injury attorneys to seek a settlement for your damages.

Our law firm also represents business and commercial litigation clients. Whether you work or worked for a small or large company or somewhere in between, our lawyers are ready to assist you with your business legal issues. We handle the following types of claims:

• Sexual harassment in the workplace — a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Wrongful termination
• Qui Tam
• Employment discrimination
• Breach of contract
• Insurance bad faith — if your insurance claim was denied or if your insurer has refused to defend you against a claim, our skilled Kansas City personal injury attorneys can help you assert your legal rights against them.

Although these issues don’t cause physical harm, they can harm your career, income, emotions, and other aspects of your life. Our experienced Kansas City personal injury attorneys can help prove your claim so that you can get the compensation you are entitled to receive.

Personal injury cases can span a wide variety of different situations. For example, personal injury cases can arise from:

• Nursing home abuse – Far too often, nursing home residents in American suffer abuse and neglect. The results can be severe or fatal injuries. For these intentional acts, victims and their families deserve full and fair compensation.
• Wrongful death – Whether your loved one died in a car accident, as a result of medical malpractice, in an act of intentional violence, or some other manner involving intentional negligence, you deserve compensation for your loss.
• Sexual abuse – Victims of sexual abuse also have the legal right to seek justice for the harm they’ve suffered. Those who commit sexual abuse should be held accountable for the damage they cause.
• Medical malpractice – Doctors, nurses, other medical staff, and hospitals all must treat patients with the same standard of care that is reasonable for their profession or title. If they fail to uphold this duty and cause harm to a patient, they are liable. Medical malpractice can range from giving the wrong dose of medication to misdiagnosing a condition. It can lead to serious injury or even death.
• Slip and falls – Under premise liability laws, property owners or their agents are responsible for keeping the premises reasonably safe. When they don’t, they can be liable for any injuries that arise. Slip, and falls can cause severe injuries and are typically preventable.

At Krause and Kinsman, our trial lawyers have hard-won experience serving injured individuals who have sustained serious injuries through the intentional infliction of harm or negligence. We understand the frustration of suffering an injury through no fault of your own. We know how overwhelming these situations can feel, and we are here to help. We provide legal representation to the victims who need it the most.

Our compassionate Kansas City personal injury lawyers won’t rest until we have done all we can to enforce justice on your behalf. Our highly qualified legal team has strong career backgrounds in criminal justice, medicine, insurance negotiations, and more. Call 816.281.1168 or connect with our firm online for a free consultation with our Kansas City personal injury attorneys.