Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City Truck Accident Lawyer.
Cross & York represents catastrophically injured people in the Kansas City metro and across Missouri. ~510,000 (metro ~2.2M).
Quick answer
Can Cross & York handle a truck accident case in Kansas City?
Yes. Cross & York represents people hurt in commercial truck crashes in Kansas City and across Missouri, including on I-29, I-35, I-49. Missouri law generally allows 5 years to file an injury claim. Consultations are free and available 24/7, with no fee unless the case recovers money.
Kansas City is one of America's top freight hubs, with I-70, I-35, I-29 and I-49 converging. Lee Cross practices primarily in Missouri and Kansas, where the firm has deep familiarity with local courts and DOT carriers. That volume is good for the local economy — and devastating for anyone caught in a tractor-trailer crash on one of these corridors. Cross & York represents people seriously injured in semi-truck collisions throughout the Kansas City metro, with deep familiarity with Missouri law and the carriers that operate here.
Major freight corridors in Kansas City
Kansas City crash hotspots we see most
- Grandview Triangle (I-435/I-470/US-71)
- Downtown Loop (I-70/I-670)
- I-29/I-35 "Alphabet Loop"
Missouri law applies to your case
A truck crash in Kansas City is governed by Missouri substantive law. Pure comparative — recovery is reduced by your share of fault but never barred. The statute of limitations is generally 5 years from the date of the crash for personal injury, and 3 years for wrongful death.
Local trial venue: Jackson County Circuit Court (Missouri) or Wyandotte / Johnson County District Court (Kansas) depending on the side of the state line where the crash occurred.
Read the full Missouri truck accident law guideBefore you talk to an insurer
See how we handle semi-truck accident cases, including 18-wheeler crashes and truck accident wrongful death claims.
Frequently asked questions — Kansas City
Do you take truck accident cases in Kansas City?
Yes. Cross & York represents people injured in commercial truck crashes throughout the Kansas City metro area and across Missouri. We work with local counsel where state bar rules require it. No fee unless we win.
What are the worst truck crash spots in Kansas City?
Grandview Triangle (I-435/I-470/US-71); Downtown Loop (I-70/I-670); I-29/I-35 "Alphabet Loop". These interchanges and corridors see the highest commercial-truck volume — and the highest catastrophic-crash rates — in the metro.
How long do I have to file a truck accident claim from Kansas City?
Missouri generally requires personal injury cases to be filed within 5 years of the crash. Pure comparative — recovery is reduced by your share of fault but never barred.
How much does it cost to hire a Kansas City truck accident lawyer?
Nothing upfront. Cross & York handles every commercial-truck case on a contingency-fee basis — we are only paid if we recover money for you, and the consultation is always free.
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