Nobody should ever have to suffer financially, mentally, and physically because of an injury caused by the negligence of others. It is for this reason, among many others, why Popham Law remains passionately devoted to protecting Jackson County residents from negligence that caused injury. As Jackson County is our home, our Jackson County personal injury attorneys understand that by protecting your rights and employing your 7th Amendment right to trial by jury, we can help deter future injuries to others.
With extensive experience in auto accidents, nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, wrongful death, birth defects, bicycle accidents, products liability, and many other practice areas, Popham Law stands as your solution to a personal injury claim. If you have been injured due to the negligence of others, feel free to visit our Kansas City offices at 712 Broadway, Suite 100 or give us a call at (800) 578-2288
To provide better service to the citizens of Jackson County, we have arranged a helpful guide covering essential county resources for personal injury claims.
Jackson County Municipal Courts
The Municipal Courts in Jackson County almost exclusively handle city ordinance violations, and not questions of civil money damages, such as those you would pursue in a personal injury claim. However, if you were injured in an auto accident, whereas the other driver’s negligence is considered a crime by the city, the court’s recordkeeping systems supports a flow of information from police as well as traffic citations.
Furthermore, many of the municipal courts in Jackson County handle building code and nuisance violations (such as insufficient property management) and Animal health and public safety violations (no animal license, animal attacks, etc.). Thus, as proof of negligence can come in the form of a police citation, your personal injury claim might begin at the respective municipal court in Jackson County.
The contact information and locations of the various Jackson County Municipal Courts are detailed below.
Blue Springs Municipal Court
816-228-0175
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Buckner Municipal Court
816-650-3939
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Grain Valley Municipal Court
816-847-6240
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Grandview Municipal Court
816-316-4837
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Greenwood Municipal Court
816-537-6969
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Independence Municipal Court
816-325-7230
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Jackson County Municipal Court
816-881-1697
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Kansas City Municipal Court
816-513-2700
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Lake Lotawana Municipal Court
816-578-2298
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Lake Tapawingo Municipal Court
816-224-6645
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Lee’s Summit Municipal Court
816-969-1150
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Levasy Municipal Court
816-650-3552
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Lone Jack Municipal Court
816-697-2911
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Oak Grove Municipal Court
816-690-3773
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Raytown Municipal Court
816-737-6008
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Sibley Municipal Court
816-650-9515
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Sugar Creek Municipal Court
816-252-4400
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Jackson County Circuit Courts
When filing a lawsuit for a personal injury claim or going to trial, your journey will most likely begin at the Jackson County Circuit Courts. These courts comprise the 16th Judicial Court of Jackson County, Missouri, and every year, around 70,000 Jackson County ask the court to intervene in disputes, provide justice to victims, or settle family matters. That said, Popham Law works extensively in these courts, and we are proud to claim that the Jackson County Circuit Courts give us a “home field advantage” in many personal injury disputes. There are four courthouses located in Jackson County, including:
Jackson County Courthouse
415 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 881-3000
Eastern Jackson County Courthouse
308 W. Kansas
Independence, Missouri 64050
(816) 881-4400
Albert Riederer Community Justice Complex
415 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 881-3000
Family Justice Center
415 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 881-3000
You can find maps for the various courthouses from the 16th Circuit Court website, located here.
There is no designated free parking for the public at either courthouse, though along 12th Street, near the Oak Intersection, one may find metered spaces designated for people with disabilities. Wheelchair accessible public parking is also available on the corner of 12th and Oak at City Garage.
Personal Injury Claims Against Missouri Government
If you have an injury claim against the government, in which the cause of injury was related to the negligence of a government agency or employee, your case will involve a different set of regulations. In Missouri, all personal injury claims against the government, including workers compensation for state employees, must be filed at the Office of Administration’s Risk Management Division. Carla Ahrens is the current Risk Manager, contactable at (573) 751-4044 or by email at Risk@oa.mo.gov.
Popham Law – Your Jackson County Personal Injury Attorneys
When injured, your foremost concern should be getting the medical attention you need, and if your injuries were due to the negligence of others, Popham Law can help you receive damages. As Jackson County’s leading personal injury firm, we fully understand what it takes to prove negligence, whether you are fighting against an individual, a corporation, or a state entity. Contact us today at (800) 578-2288.