Transportation Accidents

Transportation accidents often involve large vehicles such as semi-trucks, construction vehicles, buses, and others, which can mean catastrophic injuries and deaths. Presley & Presley, in Kansas City, MO, has decades of experience handling severe accident cases and transportation liability nationwide, ensuring those who have been seriously injured or lost a loved one obtain the compensation commiserate with the significant harm they have suffered.

Consult with a Transportation Accident Attorney with Presley & Presley Today

We want to help those whose lives have been impacted by others' negligence. If you have been involved in a transportation accident, schedule a consultation with our Kansas City-based firm now. Facing severe losses and life-long disability requires immediate action, and we want to win for you.

You Need an Attorney Knowledgeable in Transportation Accidents Immediately

The transportation sector is vital to the country’s economy and connectivity, involving millions of trucking, aviation, shipping, and public transit vehicles. Drivers, trucking companies, and anyone involved in the operation of vehicles must make safety a paramount concern. When negligence by one or more of these parties occurs, you need a firm on your side right away, working to make sure you are covered for the significant costs and damages incurred now and into the future.

We have successfully represented clients in severe injury and wrongful death cases involving the following transportation accidents:

Trucking cargo accidents
Construction vehicle accidents
School bus accidents
Postal truck accidents
Public transportation accidents
Drunk driver accidents
Catastrophic auto accidents
And others

Why Choose Presley & Presley for Transportation Accidents?

We are an award-winning boutique firm with powerful resources for taking on regional and national cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and the complex insurance coverage issues inherent in such cases. We are a small firm because it ensures we can dedicate personalized, tenacious representation to our clients who need it. We are passionate about getting justice for those who have been injured and making safer communities thanks to the changes our wins prompt. Additionally, we share our nationwide successes and excellence in advocacy with the legal community so others can benefit from our experience and knowledge.

Determining Liability in a Transportation Accident

Through detailed investigation, trusted experts in the field, accident reconstruction, and other methods, we explore all potential sources of liability to build a comprehensive case in situations involving catastrophic injury or wrongful death. In transportation accident cases, there can be multiple sources of liability:

Driver Negligence

The driver of the vehicle may be at fault in the accident due to:

Distracted Driving
Impaired Driving
Fatigued Driving
Speeding

Trucking Company Liability

As an employer, any trucking or transportation company is responsible for ensuring operations occur safely. Instances of liability can include any of the following:

Negligent Hiring
Insufficient Training
Pressure to Violate Regulations
Poor Maintenance

Third-party Contractors

Independent contractors hired by a trucking company are responsible for their maintenance, compliance with transportation regulations, and upholding safety standards.

Maintenance Providers

Negligent repairs can impair a vehicle’s safe operation, resulting in a tragic accident.

Manufacturer Liability

We investigate all vehicles involved in a transportation accident to determine if there were defective parts or design flaws that caused or shared the cause of the accident.

Cargo Loading Companies

Companies that load cargo must follow specific guidelines and procedures to ensure it is properly loaded and secured for transportation. Improper loading can result in the driver losing control of the vehicle or objects flying into other traffic after coming loose.

Government Entities

Poor road conditions, poor signage, inadequate road design, and other aspects could result in accidents in which government entities share the liability for damages.

Other Drivers

Reckless or negligent driving by other drivers on the road may have contributed to the accident.

Contact our Kansas City Firm Today

If you are not being taken seriously by the negligent party or an insurer after a motorcycle accident, contact us today to schedule a consultation on your case. We are stronger together, and you may find that the insurance company becomes much more cooperative after Presley & Presley gets involved.

816.931.4611 Schedule A Consultation

Partnering with Our Firm Means Getting Results Together

As seasoned experts in complex cases with high-stakes litigation, partnering with Presley & Presley in Kansas City as an individual or referring attorney means gaining our innovative litigation skills, extensive resources, and dedicated resolve to safeguard clients’ rights. We regularly challenge large, powerful corporations and their insurers on behalf of our clients. We have learned from the best in the industry and apply that knowledge to recover what has been taken from clients and advance industry reform and safety in the transportation sector. We help our clients receive just compensation in transportation accident cases for damages such as the following:

Hospital bills
Future medical costs
Rehabilitation expenses
Long-term care costs
Lost wages
Loss of earning ability
Loss of consortium
Impaired enjoyment of life
And additional damages