What is an at-fault accident in Kansas? This question is about At-Fault Accident Basics

What is an at-fault accident in Kansas?

This question is about At-Fault Accident Basics

Leif Olson, Car Insurance Writer

@leif_olson_1 • 08/23/23 This answer was first published on 08/23/23. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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An at-fault accident in Kansas is a car accident caused by a negligent or careless driver. Even though Kansas is a no-fault state, fault is still determined for property damage (while personal injury claims are filed with each driver’s own insurance company, regardless of who is responsible).

Every no-fault state has different minimum coverage requirements. In Kansas, you are legally required to have at least $4,500 of medical expenses ($4,500 for rehab expenses, $2,000 funeral expenses, $900 per month for disability/loss of income, $25 per day for in-home expenses) for your own injuries, as well as $25,000 in property damage insurance.

How Kansas Determines Negligence

States assign fault based on slightly different definitions of negligence. Kansas uses modified comparative negligence, meaning that drivers do not recoup accident-related costs if they are more than 50% at fault for an accident.

For example, if you are 52% responsible for an accident you would not receive any payment because you would be over the 50% threshold.

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to at-fault accidents.

How long do points stay on your license in Kansas?

Kansas does not use a license-points system to track driving offenses. Even though Kansas does not use points, each violation will be added to your Kansas driving record, and most violations will remain on your record for 3-5 years.

Additionally, Kansas drivers can still face consequences if they commit serious or repeated moving violations. For example, drivers in Kansas can have their license suspended if they are caught driving without insurance.

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Is Kansas a no-fault state?

Yes, Kansas is a no-fault state. Kansas being a no-fault state for car insurance means all Kansas drivers are required to purchase personal injury protection (PIP) insurance to cover their own medical bills after an accident regardless of who was at fault. Additionally, no-fault laws in Kansas place limitations on a driver's right to sue after an accident. Drivers in Kansas can only sue for their injuries if their medical expenses are more than $2,000.

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What are the minimum liability car insurance requirements do I need in Kansas?

The minimum liability car insurance requirements in Kansas are $25,000 in bodily injury liability insurance per person ($50,000 per accident) and $25,000 in property damage liability insurance. These requirements can also be written as 25/50/25. In addition, drivers in Kansas will need to purchase $4,500 in personal injury protection coverage and $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident in uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage to satisfy the state's minimum car insurance requirements.

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