Kansas City Truck Accident Attorney
Collisions involving commercial motor vehicles (“semis” and tractor-trailer combos) are more complex than other motor vehicle accidents. In addition to more serious injuries, these cases often involve multiple parties, including shippers, brokers, and other commercial carriers, implicating significant commercial insurance policies, as well as state and federal regulations that do not apply to passenger vehicles.
McGreevy Law represents people throughout Kansas and Missouri who have been injured in truck accidents. When appropriate, we even partner with other firms - at our cost - to ensure you have the best team working for you.
Why Truck Accident Cases Are Different
Commercial motor vehicle collisions involve more than the truck driver.
Depending on the circumstances, a claim may involve the trucking company, vehicle owner, maintenance providers, shippers, brokers, cargo companies, or other seemingly hidden parties. Understanding who may be responsible requires a careful review of the facts and the evidence available.
Because these cases can involve complex, serious injuries and multiple sources of potential fault, a thorough investigation is critical to the case.
What We Review After a Commercial Truck Crash
Every truck accident is different, but reviewing a claim typically begins with understanding:
- How the collision occurred
- Police reports and witness statements
- Driver and company information
- Photographs or video of the accident
- Medical records and treatment
- Available insurance coverage
- Vehicle damage
- How the injuries have affected your daily life and ability to work
You do not need to have all of this information before contacting us. We will gather it. The first conversation is simply an opportunity to discuss what happened and better understand your options.
Commercial Vehicle Claims
Commercial trucking claims involve different insurance policies and legal considerations than standard passenger vehicle crashes.
Depending on the circumstances, multiple companies may be involved in causing or contributing to cause a crash. Understanding those relationships and their available insurance coverage is crucial to evaluating your case.
McGreevy Law carefully reviews the available information to determine who may be responsible and how your claim should move forward.
Federal and State Trucking Regulations
Commercial trucking companies, brokers, and drivers are subject to federal regulations, as well as state laws.
These rules address areas including driver qualifications, vehicle maintenance, hours of service, inspections, and recordkeeping.
Whether those regulations are relevant and how they impact liability depends on the facts of each case. We review the available evidence to determine what laws and regulations may apply.
How Truck Accident Claims Are Handled
After learning about your potential claims, we investigate the facts, gather available evidence, review related medical records, communicate with insurance companies when appropriate, and work toward resolving your claims.
Many cases resolve by mutual agreement of the parties, or “settlement.” Others require litigation and trial. We prepare every case carefully so we're ready for whichever direction the case takes.
Time Limits for Filing a Truck Accident Claim
Truck collision claims are subject to legal deadlines that vary depending on where the accident occurred and the circumstances involved.
Understanding those deadlines early can help protect your legal rights. During your consultation, we'll explain the timelines that may apply to your claims.
Serving the Kansas City Metro in Kansas and Missouri
McGreevy Law represents clients injured in truck accidents throughout the Kansas City metro, including Kansas City (Kansas and Missouri), Overland Park, Independence, Olathe, and surrounding communities across Kansas and Missouri.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can be responsible for a truck accident?
Depending on the circumstances, responsibility may involve the truck driver, the driver’s employer, the trucking company, the truck’s owner, a maintenance provider, a broker, or another party. Every case requires a careful review of the facts to locate those responsible for causing your injuries.
Are truck accident cases different from car accident cases?
Yes. Commercial truck accidents often involve catastrophic injuries or death, additional state and federal regulations, larger and layered insurance policies, and multiple responsible parties, making these cases more complex than many passenger vehicle crashes.
Will my truck accident case go to trial?
Perhaps, but likely not. Many truck accident claims resolve prior to trial through mutual agreement of the parties, or “settlement,” while others require litigation through trial. No attorney can tell you ahead of time how your case will unfold. The appropriate path depends on the specific facts of the case.
How long will my truck accident claim take?
The timeline depends on several factors, including the severity of the injuries, the complexity of the investigation, and whether liability or damages are disputed. Cases can last months to years.
How much does it cost to hire McGreevy Law?
Like all other cases as McGreevy Law, truck collision cases are generally handled on a contingency fee basis.
This means there is typically no attorney fee unless compensation is recovered. We'll explain our fee agreement in detail before you decide whether to move forward with our firm.
Talk With McGreevy Law
If you've been injured in a truck accident, we're here to help.
We'll listen to what happened, answer your questions, and help you better understand your legal rights.