Sanders.Law's Civil Prosecutors are trial attorneys for people hurt in semi-truck wrecks, people living with a concussion or traumatic brain injury, and families who have lost someone to a preventable crash. We help families across the Kansas City metro, in Missouri and Kansas.
Holding trucking companies accountable after a semi wreck
Kansas City is where I-70, I-35 and I-49 cross. The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) regional freight plan describes our region as "the third-largest trucking hub and the largest rail hub in the nation by tonnage."[5] The heaviest trucks can weigh 20 to 30 times as much as a passenger car.[1] When a trucking company cuts corners, the people around it pay the price. In 2023, 70% of the people killed in large-truck crashes nationwide were in other vehicles, and large-truck crashes took 120 lives in Missouri and 89 in Kansas.[2]
Trucking companies operate under federal safety rules on driver hours, driver qualifications, drug and alcohol testing, and vehicle maintenance. Much of the proof of whether those rules were followed sits in the company's own records: electronic logging data, the truck's black-box data, driver files, dispatch messages and maintenance logs. Our trial attorneys work early to have that evidence preserved, and we look at every company in the chain, not just the driver.
- Semi-truck wrecks
- 18-wheeler and tractor-trailer wrecks
- Why truck black-box data matters (video)
- Steps to take after a truck wreck (video)
Concussion and traumatic brain injury after a crash
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). The CDC notes that symptoms can show up hours or days after the injury and can affect how a person feels, thinks, acts and sleeps. It also notes that most people with a mild TBI or concussion feel better within a couple of weeks.[3]
For some people, recovery takes longer. In TRACK-TBI, a study of adults with mild TBI treated at 11 U.S. Level I trauma centers, an estimated 53% reported some injury-related limitation in their daily functioning 12 months later, compared with 38% of people treated for orthopedic injuries.[4]
If you were told it was "just a concussion" and you still don't feel like yourself, keep telling your doctors what you notice. When someone else caused the crash, they should take responsibility for the harm. We are here to talk with you whenever you are ready.
Get emergency care right away (call 911 or go to an emergency department) if there are danger signs the CDC lists, such as a headache that gets worse and does not go away, repeated vomiting, slurred speech, weakness or numbness, confusion or unusual behavior, or being very drowsy or unable to wake up.[3]
Who we stand with
People hurt by a semi, in a car, pickup or SUV, on foot, on a bike or on a motorcycle
Most of the people killed in large-truck crashes are outside the truck.[2] If a trucking company or another driver's carelessness put you in the hospital, they should answer for it. See our pages on car wrecks and motorcycle wrecks.
Families who have lost someone
Nothing undoes what happened to your family. But the people who caused it can be held accountable, and that can help keep it from happening to someone else. Missouri and Kansas law decide which family members may bring a wrongful-death case, and we can explain where your family stands.
Families caring for someone with a brain injury
You've noticed your loved one isn't the same since the crash. You don't have to carry this alone. You are welcome to make the first call for a spouse, parent or adult child. The person who was hurt is our client, so we will want to talk with them directly, or with their legal guardian or representative if they can't make decisions on their own.
Professional drivers and other on-the-road workers
You drive safely for a living. When another company's driver or truck puts you in the hospital, they should answer for it. A work injury can also involve workers' compensation, and we can talk through how the pieces fit together.
Kansas City personal injury trial attorneys
At Sanders.Law, every client gets personal attention from the attorneys handling their case, and every case gets the full team behind it. Our Kansas City trial attorneys are dedicated to holding negligent parties accountable for their actions and helping their victims find justice.
We understand what our clients are going through and pursue their cases with their interests first, working to hold wrongdoers responsible. We don't represent drunk drivers. We sue drunk drivers.
What justice means at Sanders.Law
Here, justice means more than giving clients a fair stake in court. We do not just want their voices heard, we want the court to recognize the gravity of their situation and force the liable parties to acknowledge their role in the injury.
These lawsuits are serious, particularly when they involve catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths. By forcing negligent parties to make their actions public, we contribute to public awareness of these preventable crashes and discourage others from making the same choices.
Our work in deterring future Kansas City injuries is just as important as finding justice for victims of car crashes, truck wrecks and other catastrophes in Kansas City.
Our practice areas
Types of damages in personal injury claims
If someone else's negligence caused your injury, you may be able to recover compensation for the following in a personal injury claim:
- General Damages – Including pain and suffering, impairment or disfigurement, loss of companionship and lowered quality of life.
- Special Damages – Damaged property, medical expenses and lost wages or future income.
- Punitive Damages – When a wrongdoer acted with an evil motive or reckless indifference to the safety of others, punitive damages may be pursued to punish that conduct and help keep it from happening to anyone else.
Missouri does not cap noneconomic damages in most personal injury cases, including truck wrecks.
Kansas does not cap noneconomic damages in most personal injury cases either, but it does cap them in wrongful-death cases (Hilburn v. Enerpipe Ltd., 309 Kan. 1127 (2019); K.S.A. 60-1903).
Our Kansas City trial attorneys are ready to hold the people responsible fully accountable for every harm they caused. Call us today and see how we can help you.
KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE ONE CASE AT A TIME
Why work with Sanders.Law?
- Attentive, Personalized Service
- Confidential Legal Consultations Available
- Calls Answered 24/7
- Focused on Finding Justice For All Our Clients
- Licensed To Serve Missouri and Kansas
- Committed to Keeping the Community Safe
- We Don't Represent Drunk Drivers, We Sue Drunk Drivers
Meet your dedicated legal team
Our Kansas City trial attorneys and staff tackle problems as a team. Every case gets our combined attention: we pool our knowledge and work, build each case carefully, and prepare it as if it may be tried in front of a jury, so our clients can focus on healing while we focus on accountability.
Hear from our clients
Our former clients speak about how Sanders.Law stood with them after a crash or injury.
“These are the guys you need if you need an injury attorney. Very helpful, and informative, they look out for their clients. Thank you Sanders.Law for taking great care of us.”– Timothy O.
- Andrea's story: a drunk-driving crash (video)
- Trudy & Jeff's story: community safety (video)
- Susan's story: a defective car (video)
- All video testimonials
- Read more client reviews
Past results and client testimonials do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future matter.
Filing deadlines differ in Missouri and Kansas
Don't let a deadline decide your case. How long you have to file depends on the state, the type of claim and when the claim arose. Many Missouri personal injury claims must be filed within five years (RSMo § 516.120(4)), and many Missouri wrongful-death claims within three years (RSMo § 537.100). Many Kansas personal injury and wrongful-death claims must be filed within two years (K.S.A. 60-513(a)(4) and (a)(5)). Exceptions can shorten or extend these periods, so call us about your own deadline. This is general information, not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do after a truck accident in Kansas City?
Get medical care first (call 911 if anyone is hurt). Make sure the crash is reported. If you can do so safely, photograph the scene, the vehicles and the truck's USDOT number, and get witness names. Avoid recorded statements to the trucking company's insurer until you have talked with a lawyer; cooperating with police is different. Then call (816) 457-6006.
What does "Civil Prosecutors" mean?
It describes how we work; it is not a government title. Sanders.Law is a private law firm of trial attorneys. A criminal prosecutor works for the government. We work for the people who were hurt, and we hold the people responsible accountable in civil court.
Who can be held responsible after a semi-truck wreck?
Depending on the facts, responsibility may reach the truck driver, the trucking company and the truck or trailer owner, and in some cases a shipper or loader, a maintenance company, a freight broker or a parts manufacturer. Finding every responsible party usually starts with the trucking company's own records. Learn more on our semi-truck wreck page.
Can a concussion from a car or truck crash cause lasting problems?
It can. The CDC says most people with a mild TBI or concussion feel better within a couple of weeks, and that symptoms can show up hours or days after the injury.[3] In the TRACK-TBI study, an estimated 53% of adults with mild TBI treated at trauma centers reported some injury-related limitation 12 months later, compared with 38% of people treated for orthopedic injuries.[4] Tell your doctors what you notice.
A family member was hurt. Can I call for them?
Yes. You are welcome to make the first call. The person who was injured is our client, so we will want to talk with them directly, or with their legal guardian or representative if they can't make decisions on their own. Families can stay involved in the way our client chooses.
Do you represent people in both Missouri and Kansas?
Yes. Sanders.Law is licensed to serve Missouri and Kansas and helps families across the Kansas City metro from our office at 12200 N Ambassador Dr, Ste 410, Kansas City, MO 64163. Which state's law applies depends on where the crash happened and other facts.
Learn more
- Hours-of-service rules for truck drivers
- How responsibility is decided after a truck wreck
- Suing a trucking company (video)
- Why doesn't Kansas have dram shop laws?
- All articles
Talk with a Kansas City trial attorney
If a semi wreck, a brain injury or another preventable harm has turned your family's life upside down, call (816) 457-6006. Let us help you obtain justice – not only for you, but for the sake of our community. Calls are answered 24/7, and consultations are confidential.
Sanders.Law12200 N Ambassador Dr, Ste 410
Kansas City, MO 64163
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Sources
- IIHS, "Fatality Facts: Large trucks" (2024 data, posted June 2026; fetched Oct 19, 2026). https://www.iihs.org/research-areas/fatality-statistics/detail/large-trucks
- NHTSA, Traffic Safety Facts 2023 Data: Large Trucks (DOT HS 813 717). https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/813717
- CDC, "Symptoms of Mild TBI and Concussion," including "Danger signs in adults" (updated Sept 15, 2025). https://www.cdc.gov/traumatic-brain-injury/signs-symptoms/index.html
- Nelson LD et al., "Recovery After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Patients Presenting to US Level I Trauma Centers: A TRACK-TBI Study," JAMA Neurology 2019;76(9):1049-1059. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.1313. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6547159/
- Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), "Connected Freight KC 2050: A Plan in Action" (final report, PDF dated July 2025), pp. 17, 19 (trucking hub) and p. 34 (I-70, I-35, I-49). https://www.marc.org/document/connected-freight-kc-2050-plan
Accessed Oct 19, 2026.