Personal Injury Attorney Overland Park KS
Overland Park is the largest city in Johnson County and one of the most active parts of McGreevy Law's Kansas practice. Personal injury cases in Overland Park are governed by Kansas law, handled in Johnson County courts, and subject to Kansas filing deadlines and fault rules that differ meaningfully from Missouri.
McGreevy Law is licensed in Kansas and handles Johnson County cases regularly. For Overland Park residents dealing with a personal injury matter, the firm offers the same direct attorney access and small-caseload approach it brings to every case in the metro.
About McGreevy Law
Joe McGreevy has practiced personal injury law across the Kansas City metro for years, representing clients in car accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, product liability, and other serious injury matters. Before representing injured people, he spent years as an insurance defense attorney — learning how insurance companies build their cases, evaluate claims, and work to minimize what they pay. That experience directly informs how McGreevy Law handles cases on behalf of clients.
The firm keeps a deliberately small caseload. Every client has direct access to Joe — not a receptionist, not a case manager. 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 at 701 E 63rd St in Kansas City, MO — approximately 12 miles from Overland Park. Joe comes to clients when needed, so getting to the office is not a requirement for Overland Park residents who are in recovery or otherwise unable to travel.
Personal Injury Law in Overland Park, Kansas
Kansas Statute of Limitations
Personal injury claims in Kansas must be filed within two years of the date of injury. This is a shorter window than most people expect and significantly shorter than Missouri's five-year deadline. If you were injured in Overland Park, the clock started on the date of the accident. Contact our office promptly to avoid losing your right to file.
Kansas Modified Comparative Fault
Kansas uses a modified comparative fault system with a 50% bar. An injured person can recover compensation as long as their share of fault is below 50%. At or above that threshold, recovery is barred entirely. Below it, compensation is reduced proportionally by the plaintiff's percentage of fault. This rule is worth understanding before assuming a Kansas claim isn't viable.
Johnson County Courts
Personal injury cases in Overland Park are typically filed in Johnson County District Court. McGreevy Law handles cases in Johnson County and is familiar with local court procedures and filing requirements.
High-Incident Areas in Overland Park
Overland Park's busiest corridors see consistent accident activity. College Boulevard, Metcalf Avenue, and the 119th Street commercial corridor carry high daily traffic volumes and are among the most active areas for serious vehicle accidents in the city. US-69 — particularly around the Switzer interchange and the 135th Street area — is a well-documented high-incident zone for both car accidents and commercial vehicle crashes.
If your accident happened anywhere in Overland Park or the surrounding area, the location affects what evidence is available, how liability is established, and how the case is built. We handle cases throughout Johnson County and know these corridors well.
Practice Areas — Overland Park, KS
McGreevy Law handles the following personal injury matters for Overland Park residents and those injured in the area.
Car Accidents
Car accidents are the most common personal injury matter handled here. Kansas law governs accidents that occur in Overland Park, and the two-year filing deadline makes early action important.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists face insurer bias in Kansas the same way they do in Missouri. We handle motorcycle accident cases in Johnson County with a clear understanding of how that bias operates.
Truck Accidents
Commercial trucking cases in Overland Park involve federal FMCSA regulations and multiple potentially liable parties. Evidence — including black box data and driver logs — must be preserved quickly.
Wrongful Death
Kansas wrongful death claims carry a two-year filing deadline. If your family has lost someone due to negligence in or around Overland Park, time is a factor.
Catastrophic Injury
Permanent 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 cause serious injuries on both sides of the state line. We pursue manufacturers and distributors responsible for those injuries in Kansas courts.
Areas Served from Overland Park
McGreevy Law serves clients throughout Overland Park and Johnson County. We also handle cases for clients in neighboring communities including Leawood, Prairie Village, Lenexa, and Shawnee. For clients anywhere on the Kansas side of the metro, we bring the same direct attorney access and commitment we offer throughout the region.
We are licensed in both Kansas and Missouri. Clients injured anywhere in the Kansas City metro are within our service area.
Common Questions — Overland Park Personal Injury Cases
Should I hire a Kansas attorney or a Kansas City MO attorney for an Overland Park case?
You need an attorney licensed in Kansas — which McGreevy Law is. Joe handles Johnson County cases regularly and is familiar with Kansas law and Wyandotte County court procedures. The office is approximately 12 miles from Overland Park, and Joe comes to clients when needed.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Overland Park, Kansas?
Two years from the date of injury. Kansas has a shorter statute of limitations than most people expect. If you were injured in Overland Park, contact our office as soon as possible — the deadline begins on the date of the accident.
I was partially at fault for my accident in Overland Park. Can I still recover?
Possibly. Kansas uses a modified comparative fault rule — if your share of fault is below 50%, you can still recover compensation, though your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. The 50% threshold is worth evaluating before assuming a claim is not viable. That evaluation is free.
Does McGreevy Law come to clients in Overland Park?
Yes. Joe comes to clients when travel to the office is not practical — particularly for clients dealing with serious injuries or recovery. Getting to a Kansas City MO office is not a requirement for Overland Park residents who need representation.
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