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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 […]

Continue reading What Does it Mean for My Car to Be a “Total Loss” After a Crash in Kansas City?

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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 […]

Continue reading What Can I Do if the Insurance Company Refuses to Settle My Personal Injury Case?

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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 […]

Continue reading Truck Companies Can Be Held Liable if Brakes Failures Contribute to a Crash

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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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An accident on a staircase is dangerous. A study cited by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that more than one million Americans seek professional medical care for falls on stairs each year. These accidents can lead to very serious injuries, including broken bones, concussions, spinal cord trauma, and even death. A business or […]

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When roads and highways are not well-maintained, people are at risk. A study cited by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that a significant portion of crashes reviewed were caused by “poorly maintained or designed roads.” If you were involved in a poor road condition accident, it is imperative that you know how to […]

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According to a report from KSHB 41 Kansas City, the Kansas City 911 system is getting a new audited system. The reform—Cathryn’s Code—comes after a local mother collapsed and, tragically, passed away. 911 emergency services were called by a young child—but the response was confused and slow due to problems with the system. Here, our […]

Continue reading Kansas City Adopts “Cathryn’s Code”—a New 911 Auditing System—After a Multi-Million Dollar Wrongful Death Settlement

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In Missouri, property owners and businesses have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe and secure. If they fail to do so, they may bear liability for a resulting accident. However, holding a property owner liable in Missouri requires proving that your injury was a reasonably foreseeable risk of the property hazard. Within this […]

Continue reading How Foreseeability Impacts a Premises Liability Claim in Missouri

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