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A catastrophic accident can change a person’s entire life in an instant. Whether it is a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, or need for an amputation, catastrophic accidents require immediate emergency attention and the proper ongoing care. These are complicated legal cases. Our Kansas City catastrophic accident lawyer highlights four of the […]

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Hurt in an accident? You may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury claim. You may be wondering: What if I signed a waiver? The short answer is “it depends”—a liability waiver in Missouri may or may not prevent you from bringing a legal claim. Waivers can be set aside or ruled unenforceable in […]

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Semi-truck accidents are disproportionately likely to result in severe and catastrophic injuries. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that more than 5,700 people were killed nationwide in tractor-trailer crashes in 2021. Tens of thousands more people sustained devastating injuries. Truck companies must be held accountable if their negligence contributed to a serious crash. This raises […]

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In Missouri, businesses and property owners have a duty to keep their premises in reasonably safe and secure condition. They may be liable for an accident caused by their negligence. This raises an important question: Can a trespasser bring a premises liability claim in Missouri? The answer is technically yes—though in practice, it can be […]

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On January 31st, 2024, Fox 4 Kansas City reported that the family of a man killed in a 2022 Amtrak shooting has been awarded approximately $158 million as part of a wrongful death lawsuit. The man from Independence, Missouri, who was survived by his wife and three children, did not receive treatment for a key […]

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According to a report from The Kansas City Star, a man from Clay County has been arrested and charged with a felony DWI offense following a deadly hit-and-run crash. A cyclist was killed in a collision in the early morning hours of January 12th in Northland. Here, our Kansas City wrongful death lawyer explains what […]

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On January 12, 2024, The Kansas Star City reported that freezing drizzle, snow, and extremely cold temperatures were hitting the region. The nearby playoff game between the Chiefs and Dolphins was one of the coldest NFL games ever played. With such bad weather in the region, it is a good time to remember the rules, […]

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According to a report from KMBC News, one person was killed in a crash with a semi-truck. The accident shuts down Interstate 435 (I-435) in Kansas City for several hours. In this article, our Kansas City semi-truck accident attorney explains what we know about the deadly tractor trailer crash and highlights the dangers posed by […]

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According to a report from the Salina Post, a woman and child were killed in a tragic construction zone accident. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) confirmed that a 43-year-old driver and a child passenger were pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck. The fatal crash is still under a more comprehensive investigation. Here, our […]

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In a tragic turn of events, several individuals were injured in a major car crash in Kansas City, as reported by Fox 4 Kansas City. Several children are reported to be among those harmed. Unfortunately, some of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening. In this article, our Kansas City auto accident attorney explains what […]

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