How Much Can I Get for My Accident With a Large Truck in Kansas?

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 area: Wichita Metro (Sedgwick County and surrounding communities) and “Western Kansas,” defined here as any county west of a north–south line approximately 10 miles east of Topeka, bounded by Nebraska to the north, Oklahoma to the south, and Colorado to the west.

First Things First: No Guarantees

Case value depends on liability facts, damages evidence, venue, and insurance. No ethical lawyer should promise a number up front.

Key Drivers of Settlement Value

• Liability clarity and safety violations (e.g., speeding under §392.2, scheduling under §392.6, fatigue under §392.3, maintenance under Part 396)
• Severity and documentation of injuries; future medical needs and wage loss
• Venue and jury pool; quality of reconstruction and experts
• Insurance stack — FMCSA minimums are typically $750,000 for interstate non-hazardous freight; $1M+ and $5M apply to many hazmat categories (§387.9).

Kansas-Specific Considerations

• Personal injury non-economic damages cap was struck down by the Kansas Supreme Court in Hilburn v. Enerpipe (2019).
• Wrongful death non-economic damages remain statutorily capped at $250,000 (K.S.A. 60-1903).
• Punitive damages are limited by statute and require clear and convincing proof of willful, wanton, or malicious conduct (K.S.A. 60-3701).

Local Data Context

• Kansas 2023: 3,478 crashes involved heavy/large trucks; 84 fatalities. (KDOT 2023 Crash Facts)
• National 2023: 5,472 fatalities in large-truck crashes; 70% were occupants of other vehicles. (NHTSA 2023 Large Trucks)

Bottom Line

Every case is unique. We build evidence fast, value the claim honestly, and push for full accountability.

If you were injured by a large truck in Wichita or Western Kansas, call Bull Attorneys 24/7 at 316-684-4400. We can help you get just compensation for your injuries.