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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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On February 23, 2025, the Kansas City Star reported that four people were killed in a terrible crash after a local high school basketball game. Three of the victims—Ava Wolfe, Jayden Butterfield and Violet Corrado—were teenagers who were recent graduates of Climax Springs High School. The driver of their vehicle, a 49-year-old man, reportedly ran […]

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According to Fox 4 Kansas City, a local man had his life saved by a seat belt. A pickup truck was involved in a rollover crash in Wyandotte County. The crash happened on Interstate 70. It was the Kansas Highway Patrol that responded to the scene of the accident. While the driver suffered injuries, a […]

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls brain injuries a “silent epidemic.” The adverse effects of a serious brain injury are often not immediately visible. It is crucial that injured victims are able to secure the absolute maximum financial support after an accident. Here, our Kansas City traumatic brain injury lawyer offers five […]

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Whiplash is one of the most common car accident injuries. Johns Hopkins Medicine defines it as “an injury caused by the neck bending forcibly forward and then backward, or vice versa.” Whiplash is a form of neck strain that can be very painful and, in some cases, debilitating. At House Law LLC, we help whiplash […]

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