Personal Injury Attorney Kansas City KS
Kansas City, Kansas is a separate city from Kansas City, Missouri — and a separate legal jurisdiction. Personal injury cases that happen in KCK are governed by Kansas law, handled in Wyandotte County courts, and subject to different rules on fault and filing deadlines than cases across the state line.
McGreevy Law is licensed in both Kansas and Missouri and handles personal injury cases throughout the Kansas City metro on both sides of the state line. If you were injured in Kansas City, Kansas, we can help — and the state line does not complicate things for our practice.
About McGreevy Law
Joe McGreevy has practiced personal injury law across the Kansas City metro for years, handling cases in both Kansas and Missouri courts. Before representing injured people, he spent years as an insurance defense attorney — learning from the inside how insurance companies evaluate, minimize, and contest claims. That background shapes how McGreevy Law builds cases and negotiates on behalf of clients.
The firm operates with a deliberately small caseload. Every client has direct access to Joe — not a case manager or intake coordinator. Consultations are free with no time limit. Cases are handled on contingency, meaning there is no fee unless your case resolves in your favor.
McGreevy Law's office is located in Kansas City, MO at 701 E 63rd St, and serves clients throughout the full metro area including Kansas City, KS and Wyandotte County.
Personal Injury Law in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas Statute of Limitations
Personal injury claims in Kansas must be filed within two years of the date of injury. This is a significantly shorter window than Missouri's five-year deadline. Missing it permanently eliminates the right to pursue a claim regardless of how strong the case is. If you were injured in Kansas City, KS, time matters more than it does in most other states.
Kansas Modified Comparative Fault
Kansas follows a modified comparative fault rule with a 50% bar. That means an injured person can recover compensation as long as their share of fault for the accident is below 50%. At or above 50%, recovery is barred entirely. Below that threshold, compensation is reduced proportionally by the plaintiff's percentage of fault. This rule is meaningfully different from Missouri's pure comparative fault system, and understanding it is important before drawing any conclusions about whether a Kansas case is viable.
Wyandotte County Courts
Personal injury cases in Kansas City, KS are typically filed in Wyandotte County District Court. McGreevy Law practices in Wyandotte County and is familiar with local court procedures, filing requirements, and how cases move through the Kansas district court system.
Kansas City, KS
The Village West corridor, the Legends area, and the Kansas Speedway vicinity are among the most active commercial and traffic zones in Kansas City, KS. I-70 and I-635 carry significant daily traffic volume through the area and are consistent locations for serious vehicle accidents. If your accident occurred anywhere in these areas or elsewhere in Wyandotte County, we handle cases throughout the jurisdiction.
Practice Areas — Kansas City, KS
McGreevy Law handles the following personal injury matters for Kansas City, KS residents and those injured in the area.
Car Accidents
Car and truck accidents are among the most common personal injury cases in KCK. Kansas law applies when the accident happens on the Kansas side of the metro.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists face bias in insurance claims regardless of which state the accident occurs in. We handle motorcycle cases in Kansas with the same approach we bring in Missouri.
Truck Accidents
Commercial trucking cases involve federal FMCSA regulations and multiple potentially liable parties. Evidence preservation is time-sensitive — contact our office promptly after a serious truck accident.
Wrongful Death
Kansas wrongful death claims carry a two-year filing deadline from the date of death. If you've lost a family member due to another party's negligence in KCK, time is a factor.
Catastrophic Injury
Permanent and life-altering injuries require claims built for long-term impact. We handle catastrophic injury cases in Kansas under the same approach we bring to Missouri cases.
Product Liability
Defective products injure people on both sides of the state line. We pursue manufacturers and distributors responsible for those injuries in Kansas courts.
Areas Served from Kansas City, KS
McGreevy Law serves clients throughout Kansas City, KS and Wyandotte County. We also handle cases for clients in surrounding Johnson County communities and throughout the broader KC metro on the Kansas side.
We are licensed in both Kansas and Missouri. Clients injured anywhere in the Kansas City metro — regardless of which state — are within our service area.
Common Questions — Kansas City, KS Personal Injury Cases
Do I need a Kansas attorney if I was hurt in Kansas City, Kansas?
You need an attorney licensed in Kansas — which McGreevy Law is. Where the accident occurred determines which state's laws apply. Joe handles cases in both Kansas and Missouri regularly and will clarify which rules govern your situation in a free consultation.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Kansas?
Two years from the date of injury. Kansas has one of the shorter personal injury statutes of limitations in the region — significantly shorter than Missouri's five-year window. If you were injured in Kansas City, KS, contact our office as soon as possible to preserve your options.
I've heard Kansas has strict fault rules. Does partial fault disqualify my claim?
Not necessarily. Kansas uses a modified comparative fault system with a 50% bar. If your share of fault is below 50%, you can still recover compensation — though your recovery is reduced proportionally. The threshold is worth evaluating before assuming a claim isn't viable. That evaluation is free.
Does McGreevy Law handle cases in Wyandotte County courts?
Yes. McGreevy Law practices in Wyandotte County District Court and handles personal injury cases throughout Kansas City, KS. Clients in KCK receive the same direct attorney access and small-caseload approach as clients on the Missouri side of the metro.
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