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A tractor-trailer should always be operated with the absolute highest degree of care. Forbes Magazine reports that nearly 6,000 people are killed in commercial truck accidents nationwide annually. Many more sustain terrible injuries. Truck companies have a duty to ensure that they hire safe, trained, licensed drivers. Here, our Kansas City semi-truck accident lawyer highlights […]

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According to a report from KCTV 5, a man was seriously hurt when a tractor-trailer truck jackknifed in Kansas City, Kansas. A tractor-trailer was reportedly merging on northbound I-635 from K32 when it lost control, and a jackknife crash happened. Notably, conditions were rainy at the time of the accident. Unfortunately, a man suffered a […]

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Are you planning a trip in or around the Kansas City region in December? If so, it is imperative that you are properly prepared. While the summer sees the highest total number of automobile accidents, the rate of car accidents tends to rise in December. Within this article, our Kansas City motor vehicle accident lawyer […]

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According to a report from KSDK, the family of a mother and daughter who were killed in a DUI crash has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver and his mother. Laticha Bracero and Alyssa Cordova were tragically killed by a drunk driver after leaving a Drake concert at the Enterprise Center in St. […]

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A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. A truck’s wheels may be nearly as tall as a standard-sized passenger vehicle. If a car slides under the back of a truck’s trailer, it can be catastrophic—even life-threatening. Truck underride guards are a crucial safety feature. Trucking companies must be held accountable […]

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Winter weather is coming faster than many people realize. As reported by Missouri Net, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) recently held its first winter weather training drills of the season. The agency wants its staff and contractors to be prepared for when winter weather inevitably hits. All drivers need to be prepared as well. […]

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Hurt in an accident? You have the right to seek financial compensation from the at-fault party—and their insurer—through a personal injury claim. This raises an important question: Do I still need a personal injury attorney if the insurance company has offered a settlement? The short answer is “yes”—insurers often try to settle claims for far […]

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Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a leading cause of accident-related hospitalizations in the United States. These injuries can be especially challenging to diagnose and treat because the specific nature and severity of the brain injury will have a major impact on the prognosis. Notably, there are different types of brain injuries. With diffuse axonal injuries […]

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In September, KSDK reported that the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) had agreed to a wrongful death settlement in the case brought by the family of a pregnant state employee who was killed in a tragic crash in 2021. Here, our Kansas City wrongful death attorney provides a more comprehensive overview of the case and […]

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