Kansas City truck accident lawyer

Truck Accident Lawyers in Kansas City

Tough representation for victims of commercial truck, delivery truck, and other types of truck accidents in Missouri and Kansas

Truck accidents often cause catastrophic and serious injuries. Many victims never fully recover. Tragically, truck accidents are often fatal. At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we handle accidents involving rigs, semis, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, long-distance delivery trucks, local delivery trucks, U-Hauls, and other truck types.

We show why accidents happen. Many truck drivers work excessive hours. Companies often fail to load their cargo properly. Trucks have dangerous blind spots. We have the experience and working relationships to handle truck accidents that involve multiple defendants, federal and state trucking laws, truck product safety issues, and other problems. Our personal injury and wrongful death lawyers seek compensation for all your economic and non-economic damages.

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Why do truck accident victims choose your Kansas City truck accident lawyers?

Former and current clients recommend our lawyers for many reasons:

Our results

We’ve helped many personal injury victims, including truck accident victims, obtain strong recoveries. Our record of success includes numerous million-dollar-plus and hundred-thousand-dollar-plus verdicts and settlements.

In one case, our Kansas City semi-truck accident lawyers obtained a $1.8 million settlement for a U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant who suffered a traumatic brain injury, major orthopedic injuries, PTSD, and the need to permanently retire from the military. We were able to show that her vehicle was struck by a semi that made an improper lane change on I-35.

While past results cannot guarantee future outcomes, we have the experience and working relationships to seek all the compensation you deserve.

Our ability to handle complex truck accident litigation

Our lawyers have tried numerous jury trials to a verdict. We are skilled at handling complex litigation that involves numerous defendants, catastrophic injuries, and federal and state laws. We work with investigators, traffic reconstruction experts, truck safety experts, and other professionals to help determine fault. We also connect with a network of doctors who handle serious injuries.

Our Kansas City commercial truck crash lawyers are seasoned insurance negotiators. In many truck accident cases, there are multiple commercial insurance policies. We understand how to persuasively argue cases before judges and juries.

Our communication skills

Our lawyers respond promptly to questions. We keep you informed about the progress of your case. Our team will prepare you for each step of the process. We work to understand all the things that you were able to do before the accident and all the challenges and expenses you face because of the accident.

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What types of truck accidents do you handle in Missouri and Kansas?

At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we handle all types of truck accidents, including the following:

  • Jackknife truck accidents. Generally, these accidents occur when the cab and the trailer don’t move at the same speeds or travel in different directions. Usually, the trailer will close in on the tractor at an acute or right angle, like the blades of a jackknife. Common causes include speeding, turning too quickly, slippery roads, shifting cargo, and empty trucks.
  • Rollover truck accidents. The center of gravity of trucks is different from that of cars, making trucks especially prone to accidents when they turn, speed, or cargo shifts.
  • Cargo overloads and shifts. Cargo should be loaded properly to ensure it doesn’t spill onto the highway or move in such a way that the driver loses control. There are specific laws and industry standards that regulate the proper loading of almost every type of cargo.
  • Blind spot truck accidents. Truck drivers are likely to struggle seeing vehicles and objects on all sides of their truck. The sightlines are usually poor because trucks don’t have windows along the sides or in the rear. Truck drivers and truck companies should keep current with the latest blind spot technology. Passing and merging due to blind spots can be especially difficult.
  • Wide-turn collisions. Trucks need more room to turn at intersections or when exiting a road due to their length. Many trucks move into another lane of travel to finish their turn. Our Kansas City truck accident lawyers hold truck drivers and companies accountable when they crash into nearby cars or injure pedestrians while turning.
  • Underride truck collisions. Large trucks are often very high off the ground. A small vehicle can slide beneath the truck when accidents happen, killing or severely injuring the occupants of the smaller vehicle. Many commercial trucks require rear underride guards to prevent serious injuries.
  • Tire blowouts. A tire blowout can easily cause a truck driver to lose control of their vehicle. Tires should be inspected and secured to prevent blowouts. Manufacturers may be liable for defective tires.

Other types of truck crashes that we handle include:

  • Head-on accidents
  • T-bone/broadside accidents
  • Sideswipes, such as when a truck passes or merges
  • Rear-end accidents
  • Intersection collisions

How dangerous are truck accidents in Missouri and Kansas?

Kansas City is served by major interstate trucking routes, including I-70 and I-35, which connect the region to major Midwestern and national freight corridors. Other truck routes include state routes (K-7, K-10, MO-291, and US-71). Many truck accidents happen on these and other truck routes in Missouri and Kansas.

Provisional data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) shows that in Missouri:

  • In 2025, large truck crashes caused 111 deaths and 2061 injuries.
  • In 2026, through May 15, truck crashes caused 25 deaths and 612 injuries.

Truck accidents are generally much more deadly and cause more serious injuries than car accidents due to the size and weight of the truck.

Why do truck accidents happen?

At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we work aggressively to determine how truck accidents happen. Some of the common causes of truck accidents in Missouri and Kansas include:

What injuries do Kansas City truck accidents cause?

Our Kansas City truck crash attorneys handle fatal truck accidents and truck accidents that cause catastrophic, permanent, and other serious injuries.

Common truck accident injuries include:

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Who do you hold accountable for Kansas City truck accidents?

We work with investigators, the police, trucking officials, other experts, and through the discovery process to show who is responsible for a truck accident. The defendants may include:

  • The driver of the truck
  • The owner of the truck
  • The employer of the truck driver
  • The companies involved in the shipment
  • A manufacturer of defective truck parts
  • Loading companies
  • The owners of construction sites
  • A governmental agency or entity, if certain conditions apply
  • A seller of alcohol, if permitted under applicable state law

What compensation can truck accident victims seek?

We file personal injury and wrongful death claims due to truck accidents.

Personal injury damages include all your past, current, and future economic and non-economic damages. These damages include:

  • Medical bills of every nature by every healthcare provider
  • Life planning costs for catastrophic injuries
  • Loss of income, which includes lost wages, business income, and benefits
  • Compensation for the inability to work again
  • Your daily physical pain and mental suffering
  • The loss of a body part
  • Any scarring or disfigurement
  • The damage to your vehicle and any other property damage

Wrongful death damages include:

  • The funeral and burial expenses
  • The loss of financial income and inheritance
  • The loss of guidance, comfort, companionship, and love
  • The value of the home services your loved one would have provided
  • Any outstanding medical expenses

Note that wrongful death cases are subject to a cap on nonpecuniary damages where Kansas law applies. Our attorneys also seek punitive damages where Missouri and Kansas laws permit.

What laws regulate truck driving?

Our Kansas City truck accident attorneys understand the federal and state laws that govern the safe driving of trucks. These laws include:

  • FMCSA hours of service rules to reduce driver fatigue. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the hours a driver can operate their truck without resting.
  • Federal trucking regulations. The FMCSA has rules governing the duty to inspect trucks and other safety concerns.
  • Cargo and weight limit rules. Federal and state transportation laws regulate truck weight limits and cargo securement requirements.

Kansas City truck accident FAQs

Why should I hire a truck accident lawyer instead of handling the claim myself?

Truck accidents usually cause serious injuries or deaths. You need experienced Kansas City truck accident lawyers to represent you for many reasons:

  • Truck accident cases often involve multiple defendants, including defendants who may reside in other states.
  • There are many steps we need to take with federal, local, and state officials and experts to show what happened, including preserving black box evidence and electronic logging devices (ELDs).
  • Many truck accident victims require long-term medical care.
  • Many truck accident victims can’t work temporarily or permanently.

The insurance companies for commercial trucking companies and other defendants want to deny your claim or pay you as little as possible. Our lawyers understand what insurance coverage trucking companies should have, how much insurance they have, and the terms of the insurance policy.

At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we have the experience and resources to fight large insurance companies and their high-priced lawyers.

What makes truck accident cases different from car accident claims?

There are many key differences between car accident cases and truck accident cases:

  • Truck accidents generally cause more deaths and more serious injuries.
  • There are normally more defendants in truck accident cases, which means more insurance companies and more defense lawyers.
  • There are many federal and state regulations to understand.

How important is black box evidence after a truck crash?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an EDR (black box) is a device that is installed in a motor vehicle to record and help show how accidents happen. EDRs use sensors to monitor truck movements and actions. The EDRs store the data when an accident occurs – usually starting with a specific triggering event, like fast acceleration or deceleration.

Black boxes, depending on the severity of the crash and other factors, should be designed to withstand the forceful impact of a truck accident. EDRs do not capture audio or video. They are not electronic logging devices. They capture accident data.

EDRs generally record data for a few seconds before the actual impact and a few seconds after the impact. While some crash data is locked upon impact, other critical data can be overwritten by continued use of the truck. This makes immediate legal intervention essential to preserve the evidence.

Many modern commercial trucks contain electronic control modules or event-data systems capable of storing operational information relevant to crash investigations.

What types of information does a black box capture that can help my truck accident case?

Many modern commercial trucks have black boxes or electronic control modules that store critical information about the truck’s travels immediately before a truck accident. Our lawyers move quickly to obtain access to a truck’s black box, also called an event data recorder (EDR).

Black box evidence can include the following information, which can help show that a truck driver and/or trucking companies were negligent.

  • The speed of the truck when the accident happened
  • If the truck driver applied the brakes
  • Whether the truck driver was decelerating or accelerating
  • The driver’s steering maneuvers
  • The engine’s revolutions per minute
  • The forces on the truck
  • GPS information, in some cases
  • Other useful information

How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit?

Please contact us as soon as possible if you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident.

Generally, negligence-based truck accident injury claims in Missouri must be filed within five years, while wrongful death claims generally must be filed within three years.

Kansas generally has a two-year time limit for both personal injury and wrongful death claims.

Exceptions may apply. Notice requirements against governmental entities/agencies may be shorter (for instance, they may require action within 90 days in certain Missouri municipal claims). The statute of limitations may be tolled or extended in some cases.

What if the trucking company denies responsibility?

Trucking companies often deny responsibility, which means you need a law firm that knows how to build a claim that shows why they are liable.

Why are truck accident injuries often catastrophic?

Trucks are much bigger than cars. Fully loaded, the weight of a commercial truck can be 80,000 pounds. That’s about 20 times or more than the weight of most cars. When a truck and a car collide, the occupants of the car will typically suffer the worst of the consequences, potentially catastrophic or serious injuries. Vulnerable road users, like pedestrians, are even more at risk.

Can multiple parties be responsible for a trucking accident?

Yes. As we discussed in the liability section above, the truck driver, numerous trucking companies, and other defendants may all be responsible for your accident.

What should I do immediately after a truck accident?

The main steps to take after a truck accident are:

  • Call the police. They’ll arrange for emergency medical transportation, get everyone’s information, clear traffic, and investigate what happened.
  • Seek medical help. Victims with catastrophic injuries are likely to be driven to the nearest emergency room by an ambulance or another emergency medical vehicle. If you’re not driven to the ER, you should seek immediate medical attention at an ER or with your family doctor as soon as possible.
  • Contact our truck accident lawyers. We’ll answer your questions, explain your rights, review your medical care, conduct the investigation, and proceed to handle every phase of your lawsuit.

Many victims, if they’re able to, call a spouse, parent, or another family member.

If possible, you or someone with you should take pictures or video of the accident site and your injuries. You should also notify your own insurance company, but do not speak with the insurance companies for the trucking companies or any other defendants.

Where do your Kansas City truck accident attorneys meet clients?

We meet truck accident victims in Kansas City at 510 Walnut Street, Suite 100, near City Hall.

We also consult with clients at our offices in Missouri – Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit, St. Joseph, and Parkville. Our Kansas office locations are Olathe, Overland Park, and Victory Hills. Contact us for an appointment.

Our attorneys also speak with truck accident clients by phone and through online video. If your injuries prevent you from traveling, we can make alternate arrangements to meet with you.

We’re here to guide you through the claims process.

Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys now

We understand how anxious and upset you are. At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we handle complex litigation, including truck accidents. Please call us or fill out our contact form. We handle truck accident claims on a contingency fee basis.

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