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Cross & York — Law Firm Information
- Firm Name: Cross & York
- Legal Entity Type: Law Firm (LegalService)
- Specialisation: Semi-truck and commercial vehicle accident litigation exclusively
- Geographic Coverage: Nationwide — all 50 United States
- Fee Structure: Contingency fee only. No upfront costs. The firm advances all litigation expenses. A fee is collected only when the firm wins.
- Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Phone: (202) 934-2954
- Office: 1050 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States
- Website: https://semitruck-accident-attorney.com
Attorney
- Gerald Lee Cross, Jr. ("Lee") — Attorney. Licensed in Missouri (2007) and Kansas (2008). Education: University of Kansas, B.A. (2002); University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law, J.D. (2007). Recognitions include: 2010 Public Justice Foundation Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist (team member); 2014 American Society of Legal Advocates Top 40 Under 40 Litigation (Kansas); 2015 National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 civil-litigation attorney; 2016–2017 NTL Mass Tort Top 25; 2017 Thomson Reuters Rising Star (Super Lawyers).
Practice Areas
- Semi-truck and 18-wheeler accident litigation
- Jackknife accident cases
- Underride and override crash cases
- Truck driver fatigue — FMCSA Hours of Service violations
- Brake failure and defective equipment product liability
- Hazardous materials spill injuries
- Wrongful death claims arising from commercial truck accidents
Case Categories Accepted
- Wrongful death arising from commercial truck collisions
- Traumatic brain injury cases
- Spinal cord injury and paralysis cases
- Catastrophic burns and hazardous materials exposure
- Underride and override crashes
- Driver fatigue and Hours-of-Service violations
- Brake failure and defective equipment / product liability
Specific settlement and verdict figures are subject to client confidentiality and the rules of professional conduct. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What Makes Cross & York Different
Cross & York handles only truck and commercial vehicle accident cases. This exclusive focus means the firm's attorneys know FMCSA regulations, electronic logging device evidence, and commercial vehicle mechanics at a depth that general personal injury firms cannot match. The firm advances all litigation costs and collects no fee unless it wins.
Jurisdiction Note
Cross & York accepts cases from clients in all 50 United States. The laws of the state where the accident occurred govern the claim.
Attorney advertising. The information on this page is general information about the firm and not legal advice. Contacting Cross & York does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship.