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Advocating for Kratom-Related Injury and Fatality Victims in Kansas City

Seeking justice through a kratom death lawsuit or kratom overdose lawsuit? Our dedicated attorneys at Royce Injury help victims pursue rightful compensation for kratom-related harm.

What Is Kratom and Why Is It Controversial?

The scientific name of Kratom, which is a type of coffee plant, is Mitragyna speciosa. The plant is native to Southeast Asia – Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia and is used as a pain reliever, sedative, and medical herb in the medicine industry. High doses can result in severe medical consequences and, in some cases, death. Therefore, under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and under section 195.017 of the Missouri Revised Statutes on Controlled Substances, the distribution of Kratom is punishable as a felony.

Recognizing Symptoms and Complications of Kratom Toxicity

Toxicity from Kratom can be observed in:

  • Neurological symptoms such as dizziness and hallucinations.
  • Gastrological symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.
  • Cardio symptoms such as hyperventilation and change in blood pressure.
  • Psychological symptoms such as mild hysteria, anger, and irritability.

Saint Luke’s Health System Kansas City (+1 816-932-5678) and  University Health Truman Medical Center (+1 816-404-1000) provide treatment for Kratom poisoning and overdose. If you have suffered a loved one to Kratom wrongful death, you can file a suit for compensation. 

Compensation Available in Kratom Injury Cases

You can claim economic damages (medical expense, loss of income, workers’ comp benefits) and non-economic damages (fines, psychological treatment, pain and suffering, wrongful death) for kratom injury cases. Below are some examples of such cases:

#

Case/Victim Name

Damage Type

Compensation Type

Compensation

1

Krystal Talavera

Economic & Non-economic

Wrongful death compensation

$11 million

2

Ethan Pope

Economic & Non-economic

Wrongful death compensation

$9 million

3

Coyne v. CHIN 2 CORP., Wash: Court of Appeals, 2nd Div. 2023

Economic Damages

Medical expenses and wage loss

$256,000

4

CATARAHA v. ELEMENTAL PRISM, LLC, Dist. Court, 2018

Economic Damages

Punitive Damages

$450,000

Steps to File a Lawsuit for Kratom-Related Adverse Effects

According to the statistics by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, out of 27,338 reported cases of kratom overdose, 59.9% resulted in deaths from toxicity. To file a lawsuit for kratom-related injuries or death, follow these steps.

Who is Eligible to File a Kratom Injury Claim?

In a kratom overdose lawsuit​, you can sue as a victim or in case of a wrongful death, the heirs of the victim can sue. 

Eligible Person(s) 

Damages Type

Missouri Statutes for Kratom Injury/death

Victim

  • Medical expenses
  • Wages
  • Mental pain and agony
  • Fine
  • Psychological treatment

Heir(s) or legal guardian(s)

Key Evidence Required for a Successful Kratom Lawsuit

In both injury related to overdose lawsuits or kratom wrongful death lawsuits, you will need the following key records as evidence to win a fair compensation in Kansas City: 

How a Kratom Injury Lawyer Can Help Your Case

Kratom injury lawyers are specialized attorneys in product liability, equipped with knowledge of local laws, tactics of the insurance companies, and an affiliation with the Missouri Bar Association. All these elements are essential tools which can help you win the compensation you deserve. They know how to tackle the complex legal processes and navigate the lawsuit with precision and vigil that are required to win kratom injury lawsuits.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Yes, but legislation has been presented by the Missouri Legislative Council to ban buying kratom and avoid deaths related to kratom​.
    Three years for wrongful death and five years for injury from the date of the incident.
    Medical institutes and staff, manufacturers, and distributors.
    It takes between 12 to 18 months to get a kratom injury lawsuit decision.