Hurt in an accident in Kansas City? You need compensation to pay bills and support your family. This raises an important question: Will my personal injury settlement be taxed? While the specifics always matter, the answer is generally “no”—personal injury compensation is usually not counted as taxable income. Here, our Kansas City personal injury attorney […]
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Hurt in a car crash in Kansas City? You need compensation to pay your bills and support your family. Insurance companies can be difficult to work with after a serious crash. It is crucial that you are able to prove negligence. Here, our Kansas City motor vehicle accident attorney explains what negligence is and why […]
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The Department of Transportation (DOT) reports that there are approximately 150,000 semi-truck accidents nationwide each. If you were involved in a commercial truck accident, it is imperative that the crash is thoroughly investigated. Unfortunately, you cannot rely on law enforcement, regulators, or the truck company for a comprehensive and impartial investigation. At House Law LLC, […]
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Were you hurt in an accident in Kansas City or elsewhere in Missouri? You have the right to seek compensation for the full extent of your damages from the at-fault party. These can be complicated cases—especially if there is a dispute over liability or damages. In some cases, expert witness testimony may be required. Here, […]
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Brain injuries are a silent epidemic. The International Brain Injury Association (IBIA) reports that there are approximately 5.3 million people living with the after-effects of a brain injury in the United States. Brain injuries can take many different forms. The severity can vary widely based on the force of the impact and the precise part […]
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Hurt in an accident? You have the right to seek compensation for your damages from the at-fault party. To hold them responsible, you must prove fault. The standard of liability can have a big impact on your case. Some cases are subject to strict liability. However, that is not true for most types of personal […]
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Were you involved in a motor vehicle collision in Kansas City? Did your car sustain major damage in the wreck? You need it repaired as soon as possible—and if it cannot be repaired, it needs to be replaced. In both Missouri and Kansas, your car may be declared a “total loss” if the cost to […]
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Hurt in an accident? Whether it was a car crash or a slip and fall, you have the right to make a claim against the at-fault party for your damages. Unfortunately, insurance companies are in the busy of treating people—including their own insureds—unfairly. This raises an important question: What should I do if the insurance […]
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A tractor-trailer going through the Kansas City metropolitan area can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. Given their immense size, commercial trucks need well-functioning brakes to bring them to a safe stop. Brake failures cause too many truck accidents. These crashes are generally preventable with proper, proactive maintenance. Here, our Kansas City trucking accident lawyer […]
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On April 1, 2025, Fox 4 Kansas City reported that local law enforcement is searching for the driver of a dump truck who unlawfully fled the scene of a deadly pedestrian crash. Here, our Kansas City wrongful death lawyer explains what we know about the incident, discusses the risks that trucks pose to pedestrians, and […]
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