# National Trial Lawyers | Dollar Burns Becker & Hershewe ![car logo - missouri personal injury attorney](https://dollar-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/car.svg) ### $186M --- MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT We represented a young child who suffered a spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle accident. ![truck logo - missouri personal injury attorney](https://dollar-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/truck.svg) ### $82.3M --- TRUCKING ACCIDENT Severe injuries to our client caused by a tractor-trailer crash involving distracted driving. ![car logo - missouri personal injury attorney](https://dollar-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/car.svg) ### $70M --- MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT Wrongful death of child & injuries to family due to distracted driver. ### $43M --- WRONGFUL DEATH We represented the surviving family of a young man killed in a terrible accident involving a utilities tower. ![truck logo - missouri personal injury attorney](https://dollar-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/truck.svg) ### $40.8M --- TRUCKING ACCIDENT Tractor-trailer crash caused death of mother and injuries to her children. ![car logo - missouri personal injury attorney](https://dollar-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/car.svg) ### $40M --- MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT Wrongful death of father due to impaired driver. ### $40M --- WRONGFUL DEATH A child wrongful death claim and other personal injuries settled for $40 million. ![truck logo - missouri personal injury attorney](https://dollar-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/truck.svg) ### $39M --- TRUCKING ACCIDENT Collisions involving a passenger vehicle and tractor-trailers on I-40. ![truck logo - missouri personal injury attorney](https://dollar-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/truck.svg) ### $37.5M --- TRUCKING ACCIDENT Severe injuries sustained in a passenger vehicle and tractor-trailer crash that occurred off I-435. ### $36.3M --- CATASTROPHIC INJURY Severe injuries from exploding asphalt tank. ![personal injury lawyers in Missouri](https://dollar-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/video_360.jpg) ![personal injury lawyers](https://dollar-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/video_760.jpg) ![Dollar Burns Becker & Hershewe personal injury lawyers](https://dollar-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/video_1200.jpg) ![Dollar Burns Becker & Hershewe personal injury lawfirm](https://dollar-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/video_1400.jpg) ![line of attorneys from Dollar Burns Becker & Hershewe](https://dollar-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/video_1920.jpg) Learn more about our law firm # National Trial Lawyers ## Experienced trial attorneys fighting for you. Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe is a personal injury law firm located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving clients in both Missouri and Kansas and across the nation. Our firm has more than a century of experience, obtaining over a billion dollars in settlements and verdicts. Our [Kansas City personal injury lawyers](https://dollar-law.com/kansas-city-personal-injury-lawyer/) are committed to our clients and use our extensive trial experience to fight for accountability and compensation. If you have been injured by the negligent or reckless actions of another person, you deserve justice. Let us be your legal advocate. Call us today at [(816)876-2600](tel:+18778162600) or contact us online to get started and learn more about your options. ![North carolina personal injury attorneys](https://dollar-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/content_img.jpg) > *Our personal injury attorneys in Missouri take the time to understand your case, explore every option, and guide you throughout the entire process. Communication and trust are the foundation of our relationship.* > DOLLAR | BURNS | BECKER | HERSHEWE ## How Can We Help You? Our personal injury attorneys take the time to understand your case, explore every legal avenue, and guide you throughout the entire process.  Communication and trust are the foundation of our relationship.  When you are filing a personal injury claim, time is often vital. There is evidence to gather and deadlines to meet. When you work with the trusted attorneys of Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, we will put our vast resources to use to ensure we build a strong case on your behalf. ## Why should you work with us? ### We have a proven track record of success We have a proven track record of success representing clients throughout the country, including in both Missouri and Kansas. With more than a century of trial experience resulting in over a billion dollars in [verdicts & settlements](/settlements-verdicts/) ### We are trusted legal partners We are committed to our client’s cause and work with them to effect change. We use a holistic approach with every case to ensure your situation is properly handled and that you receive the support you need. ### We are an award-winning firm Nationally recognized as Top 50 Attorneys, America’s Top 100, Super Lawyers, U.S. News Best Law Firms. Attorney [Jeff Burns](https://dollar-law.com/attorneys/jeff-burns/) is the first attorney in Missouri to be certified as a Truck Accident Law Advocate. Our locally and nationally recognized lawyers will use our wealth of knowledge to represent you with the expertise you deserve. ## Let Our Team Fight for You When tragedy strikes, you are not alone – we are your advocate; we are your voice for change. Our teams lead you in the fight to restore your life. We strategically pursue all avenues of liability to demand accountability and maximize compensation for you and your loved ones. While compensation will not undo your tragedy or bring back your loved one, we demand accountability to effect change. Our experience, trust, and relentless advocacy are critical to that end. You are not alone in this fight. Let the trusted attorneys of Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe help you. 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Personal injury claims can be resolved through negotiations and settlement or in court through a verdict. While most claims will be resolved through a settlement, we find it is important to prepare every case we handle for trial. When cases are prepared for trial, we can maximize their value. Prepared cases get better results. ## We strive to effect change by making our communities safer for everyone. If you or a loved one have been injured due to another’s negligent or reckless actions, you deserve justice and accountability. Our personal injury attorneys will take the time to understand your case, explore every option, and guide you throughout the entire process. Communication and trust are the foundation of our relationship. We strive to effect change by making our communities safer for everyone. Let us help you today, call us at or contact us if you have been injured in a serious [Kansas City car accident](https://dollar-law.com/kansas-city-car-accident-lawyer/) or other catastrophic accident online to schedule a [free consultation](https://dollar-law.com/contact-us/). ## Latest Verdicts and Settlements Here is a look at some of the past wins we have achieved for our clients. It is important to note that all cases are different, and results can vary greatly depending on the circumstances. ### $82.3 MILLION JURY VERDICT Truck Crash & Insurance Bad Faith – Personal Injury ### $70 MILLION JURY VERDICT Motor Vehicle Collision & Insurance Bad Faith – Wrongful Death of Child & Injuries ### $40.8 MILLION SETTLEMENT Truck Crash – Wrongful Death ### $40 MILLION SETTLEMENT Child Death – Product Liability ### $40 MILLION JURY VERDICT Motor Vehicle Collision & Insurance Bad Faith – Wrongful Death ### $39 MILLION JURY VERDICT Truck Crash – Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury ### $37.5 MILLION JURY VERDICT Motor Vehicle Collision & Insurance Bad Faith – Spinal Cord Injury ### $36.3 MILLION JURY VERDICT Construction Accident – Catastrophic Injury ### $35.9 MILLION SETTLEMENT Truck Crash – Wrongful Death & Injuries ### $30 MILLION SETTLEMENT Motor Vehicle Collision & Insurance Bad Faith – Catastrophic Injury ### $27 MILLION SETTLEMENT Truck Crash – Wrongful Death ### $21 MILLION SETTLEMENT Truck Crash – Personal Injury ### $20 MILLION JURY VERDICT Motor Vehicle Accident – Wrongful Death WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING “Unmatched Experience and Compassion for Their Clients” Anonymous They wanted to ensure what happened to us, never happened again. “Our entire world was turned upside down. A tragic accident left two of my sons and my wife critically injured, and claimed the life of my son, Luke. We selected Tim Dollar and the firm to represent our family because from the beginning they were focused on being Luke’s voice. They wanted to ensure what happened to us, never happened again. Not only did they help bring our family closure, they also ensured the company responsible for the accident changed their safety procedures.” Anonymous It was with the help of our attorneys that we found justice for our son. “After this horrific tragedy, we found strength through our faith, but it was with the help of our attorneys that we found justice for our son. The attorneys at Dollar Burns Becker & Hershewe carefully explained everything, listened to us, respected our wishes, and answered all of our questions throughout the process. It was a comfort to know that someone was looking out for our family, giving us time to put our lives back together after such a devastating loss.” Anonymous They went above and beyond to be sure we were getting the best possible result. "Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe were wonderful. They went above and beyond to be sure we were getting the best possible result. Mr. Becker checked in on us often and always went over everything to be sure we completely understood what was going on." 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