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Statute of Limitations
Kansas: 2 years from date of death
2 years from date of death
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Where to File in Kansas
K.S.A. § 60-1901 governs wrongful death claims in Kansas, and § 60-19a02 caps non-economic damages at $250,000 in all personal injury and wrongful death cases. Economic damages — lost earnings, medical expenses, and funeral costs — are uncapped. Sedgwick County (Wichita) and Johnson County (Overland Park/Kansas City metro) handle the largest volumes of Kansas wrongful death cases.
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Exposure in Kansas
Source: K.S.A. § 60-19a02
Source: K.S.A. § 60-1901