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We represent families in the most serious cases — catastrophic injury, trucking accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death — serving the greater Kansas City area and clients nationwide.

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Individuals Facing Catastrophic Injuries and the Loss of Their Loved Ones

Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyers Representing Throughout Missouri and Kansas


Our team focuses on high-stakes cases involving truck accidents, aviation crashes, carbon monoxide poisoning, and life-altering injuries that demand substantial compensation.

Our injury firm handles complex personal injury cases across Jackson County, Johnson County, Clay County, and Wyandotte County. We concentrate our efforts on catastrophic injury claims, where clients face permanent disabilities, extensive medical needs, and significant financial losses that require comprehensive legal advocacy.

Contact Presley and Presley Trial Lawyers at (816) 931-4611 for a free consultation about your injury case and begin protecting your legal rights immediately.


What We Do


Our injury attorneys bring decades of combined litigation experience to catastrophic injury cases requiring substantial resources and courtroom advocacy. Our representation includes several essential services:

  • Immediate investigation and evidence preservation before crucial information disappears or becomes compromised
  • Coordination with medical professionals and rehabilitation specialists to document injury severity and future care requirements
  • Comprehensive damage analysis involving life care planners, economists, and vocational rehabilitation professionals
  • Strategic litigation against insurance companies and multiple defendants to pursue all available compensation sources
  • Trial advocacy when settlement negotiations fail to provide adequate compensation for lifelong consequences

Presley and Presley Trial Lawyers track record includes substantial recoveries demonstrating our capability in complex personal injury litigation. Our $30 million carbon monoxide settlement and $16.3 million insurance bad faith verdict reflect the resources and litigation experience we bring to catastrophic injury cases.

Catastrophic injury cases

“Kirk was really a part of our family’s healing process."


Catastrophic accidents create overwhelming challenges that extend far beyond initial medical treatment. When life-altering injuries occur from truck crashes on I-70, aviation disasters, or carbon monoxide exposure, the legal and insurance complexities multiply exponentially.

Multiple parties immediately begin investigating serious accidents while injured victims simply try to focus on survival and recovery. Commercial trucking companies document crash scenes within hours. Property owners review maintenance records and safety protocols. Aviation operators examine weather data and mechanical systems for liability factors.

With the high stakes in these cases, immediate legal intervention protects your ability to preserve evidence, coordinate medical care, and secure your claim rights during your most vulnerable times.

Contact a Trusted Personal Injury Lawyer at Presley and Presley Trial Lawyers


Catastrophic injuries demand immediate legal intervention and experienced representation to protect your rights and pursue fair compensation. Insurance companies begin evaluating claims immediately, making prompt legal consultation essential for preserving evidence and your legal rights.

Presley and Presley Trial Lawyers provides the focused attention, substantial resources, and proven results your catastrophic injury case requires. Our Kansas City personal injury lawyers concentrate on high-stakes cases involving life-altering injuries and substantial damages.

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FAQ for Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyers

How Much Does It Cost to Hire Presley and Presley Trial Lawyers?

We handle all catastrophic injury cases on contingency, meaning no attorney fees unless we win your case. We advance all case expenses including investigation costs, medical record acquisition, and trial preparation, with payment coming only from successful recovery.

What Makes a Case Catastrophic versus a Standard Personal Injury Claim?

Catastrophic injuries cause permanent, life-altering damage requiring extensive ongoing care, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, severe burns, amputations, and wrongful death. These cases demand substantial resources and experienced litigation capabilities.

Should I Speak with Insurance Adjusters after My Accident?

Never provide recorded statements or detailed discussions about your injuries with insurance representatives without legal representation present. Direct all communication through your attorney to protect your claim and prevent statements that could minimize your compensation.

How Long Will My Personal Injury Case Take to Resolve?

Complex catastrophic injury cases require thorough preparation to document future medical needs and life impacts. The amount of time your claim will take to settle or proceed to trial depends on your injuries, the accident, the parties involved, and even the law. No matter the length of your case, our firm provides consistent attention throughout the process.

What Areas Do You Serve in the Kansas City Metro?

We represent catastrophic injury victims throughout Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties in Missouri, plus Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas, serving communities from Overland Park to Independence and Lee's Summit to Olathe.

What evidence do you need in a catastrophic injury case?

Evidence collection begins immediately and often includes accident scene photos, police reports, witness statements, vehicle data recorder information (from trucks or planes), property maintenance logs, and surveillance video.

We also work with medical experts to gather and analyze detailed medical records, imaging scans, and reports from your treating physicians to build a comprehensive picture of your injuries.

If a person suffers a catastrophic injury like a traumatic brain injury that leaves them incapacitated, a court can appoint a legal guardian or conservator to make decisions on their behalf.

This person, often a spouse or close family member, can then retain a lawyer to pursue a personal injury claim for the injured individual. We can help guide your family through this process.

How do federal regulations affect my truck or aviation accident case?

Federal regulations play a central role in these cases. For trucking accidents, we investigate compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, which govern driver hours, vehicle maintenance, and cargo loading.

In aviation crashes, we analyze Federal Aviation Administration regulations related to pilot certification, aircraft maintenance, and air traffic control procedures. Violations of these regulations often establish negligence.

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Why Choose Our Kansas City Personal Injury Firm


Our selective case acceptance model differentiates Presley and Presley Trial Lawyers from volume-based personal injury practices that handle numerous smaller cases. We concentrate on catastrophic injury cases requiring substantial resources and personalized attention.

Boutique representation provides several advantages:

  • Direct attorney-client communication throughout case development
  • Concentrated resources on complex medical and technical issues
  • Personalized attention to individual client needs and family circumstances
  • Strategic focus on cases involving substantial damages and complex liability

High-stakes personal injury cases demand attorneys who understand the medical complexities of catastrophic injuries, are familiar with insurance company evaluation processes, and have the courtroom advocacy skills necessary for successful outcomes.

Our track record includes multiple eight-figure recoveries demonstrating our capability to handle the most challenging catastrophic injury cases throughout Missouri and Kansas.

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