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While car crashes are largely preventable—the Missouri Department of Transportation reports that “human factors were definite or probable causes in about 94% of crashes”—the unfortunate reality is that they remain a serious safety risk. A serious crash could disrupt your entire life. You could be forced to take time off from work to recover from […]

Continue reading Your Guide to Recover Compensation for Lost Wages After a Car Crash in Missouri

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Were you hurt in a car crash in Kansas City or elsewhere in Missouri? Did you already have some form of pre-existing injury or medical impairment? You may have worries about how that will impact your claim. The good news is that you still have a right to seek financial compensation, but you need to […]

Continue reading Your Guide to Pre-Existing Conditions and Car Accident Claims in Missouri

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Driving on the highways in Kansas City—whether Interstate-29, Interstate-35, or any other route—can be hectic. A significant number of highway collisions are related to lane changes. You may be wondering: Who is responsible for a highway lane change crash in Missouri? The short answer is that the at-fault party can be held responsible, which is […]

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Accidents happen. The National Center for Health Statistics puts the national number of injury-related ER visits at around 40 million. If your injuries happen because of another party’s unsafe conduct—whether in a car crash, a slip and fall, or any other type of accident—you may be able to hold them liable for your damages. In […]

Continue reading What is the Difference Between a “Personal Injury Lawsuit” and a “Personal Injury Claim”?

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A catastrophic injury can change your entire life. Forbes Magazine defines catastrophic injuries as those that cause “permanent or long-lasting injury that does severe damage to major body parts.” Some notable examples of catastrophic injuries include spinal cord damage, severe traumatic brain injury (TBIs), amputations, and third-degree burns. Following a catastrophic accident, it is imperative […]

Continue reading What Compensation Can You Recover in a Catastrophic Injury Claim?

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According to a report from Fox 4 Kansas City, two people were hurt in a crash involving a Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) truck on Interstate-29 (I-29 In Kansas City. The collision reportedly occurred while the vehicle was attempting to make a lane change. Thankfully, the injuries were not reported to be life-threatening. Automobile accident […]

Continue reading Two Hurt in Crash With Missouri Department of Transportation Truck

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Unfortunately, commercial truck accidents remain a serious public health concern. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that 117,300 large trucks were involved in injury crashes nationwide in 2021 alone. Dealing with the aftermath of a semi-truck crash is never easy. These companies are represented by aggressive insurance providers. At House Law LLC, we hold trucking […]

Continue reading Six Tips for Dealing with the Insurance Company After a Trucking Accident in Kansas City

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Hurt in an accident in Kansas City? You have the right to bring a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. In both Missouri and Kansas, liability in personal injury cases is generally based on the concept of “negligence.” Broadly explained, negligence is the failure to take proper care. What constitutes proper care? It is […]

Continue reading Personal Injury and Negligence: What is “Reasonable”?

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According to a report from Fox 4 Kansas City, one person suffered serious injuries in a pedestrian crash near the east side of Kansas City, Missouri. The driver fled the scene. In this article, our Kansas City pedestrian accident attorney provides a more detailed overview of what we know about this hit-and-run crash and highlights […]

Continue reading Pedestrian Seriously Hurt in Late Night Hit-and-Run Crash in Kansas City

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Hurt in an accident in Kansas City? You are far from alone. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) estimates that people make a collective 40 million injury-related emergency room visits each year in the United States. As medical care can be exceedingly expensive, it is imperative that injured victims are able to maximize […]

Continue reading Offered a Personal Injury Settlement? Four Things to Consider Before Accepting

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