How Can I Find a Really Good Truck Accident Attorney in Wichita or Western 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.

A Proven Vetting Checklist

• Trucking-specific litigation history (motions on FMCSR, spoliation, ECM/ELD discovery)
• Rapid-response capability (scene inspection, preservation letters within 24–72 hours)
• Knowledge of FMCSR Parts 392, 395, 396 and Kansas crash patterns
• Use of federal/state data: FMCSA A&I, NHTSA CrashStats, KDOT Crash Facts
• Trial posture and resources (experts, reconstruction, life-care planning)

Why Data Literacy Matters

Your lawyer should speak the language of FMCSA data and Kansas crash statistics. For example, Kansas recorded 3,478 heavy/large-truck crashes and 84 fatalities in 2023 (KDOT). Nationally in 2023, 5,472 people were killed in large-truck crashes and 70% were occupants of other vehicles (NHTSA).

Questions to Ask in Your Consult

• How quickly do you send spoliation letters and secure ECM/ELD/telematics?
• What FMCSR violations do you commonly investigate (e.g., §392.2, §392.6, §395.3, Part 396)?
• Do you handle cases across Western Kansas's rural corridors and Wichita metro arterials/interstates?
• What is your approach to settlement vs. trial in serious trucking cases?

Beware of Red Flags

• No mention of FMCSR or Kansas-specific data in their materials
• Delays in sending preservation notices
• Low-ball case valuations without full damages work-up

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