Fatal Truck Crashes & Wrongful Death in Kansas: What Families Should Know

Authored by Bradley A. Pistotnik — well-known and highly experienced Wichita truck accident lawyer; author of the book “Truck Accidents Kill,” and an authoritative speaker on trucking safety.

Coverage: Wichita Metro (Sedgwick County & surrounding communities) and Western Kansas — defined here as any county west of a north–south line that runs ~10 miles east of Topeka, bounded by Nebraska (north), Oklahoma (south), and Colorado (west).

First Steps for Families

• Designate a point-person for communications; request the crash report when available.
• Preserve photos, texts, and financial documents that show loss and dependency.
• Avoid social-media debates or speculation about the crash.

Who Can Bring the Claim

• Wrongful death claims are brought for the benefit of eligible heirs; an estate representative may also bring survival claims where applicable.
• Unique procedural steps (probate/administration) may be required—early legal guidance helps.

Damages & Proof

• Economic losses (income/benefits) and non-economic losses (companionship/guidance).
• Funeral and burial expenses, medical expenses, and grief counseling.
• Expenses on earnings, life expectancy, and care burdens.

Understanding what drives settlement value in truck cases and identifying who can be liable in a semi-truck crash are critical first steps. For evidence preservation guidance, see what to do after a truck accident.

Injured in a truck crash in Wichita or Western Kansas? Call Bull Attorneys for a free, confidential consultation. 24/7. We move fast to preserve ELD/telematics and black-box evidence. 316-684-4400.