Kansas City Personal Injury Blog

According to a report from The Kansas City Star, a drunk driver recently struck and killed a woman after reportedly being “over-served” at a bar in Missouri. The driver, 34-year-old Jessica Przygoda of Illinois, is facing felony criminal charges over the incident. A wrongful death lawsuit filed by the victim’s family alleges that Ms. Pryzgoda […]

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In March of 2025, Consumer Affairs published an analysis on teenage drivers in the United States. The researchers determined that Missouri has the “fourth worst for teen drivers overall.” It is an alarming finding for parents in our region because teenagers in all 50 states are more likely to get into a crash than the […]

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On March 22nd, 2025, The Kansas City Star reported that the family of a college student who passed away has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The family of Riley Strain—a 22-year-old University of Missouri student who drowned while intoxicated during a trip to Nashville during the Spring of 2024—is suing Delta Chi for negligence. In […]

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According to a report from KSHB 41 News, a trucker was killed and his passenger was seriously hurt in a crash in Johnson County. An initial investigation determined that the commercial truck ran off the road and struck a bridge. Within this article, our Kansas City trucking accident attorney explains what we know about the […]

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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 […]

Continue reading What is the Difference Between a Concussion and a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?

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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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