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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Were you hurt in a serious accident caused by the negligence of another party? You have the right to file a claim to seek compensation for your damages, including medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. This raises an important question: How do you actually file a personal injury claim? In this article, our […]

Continue reading How Do You File a Personal Injury Claim in Missouri?

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Insurance companies have a responsibility to handle claims in a fair manner. Policyholders have the right to expect good faith settlement practices from the insurance company. Missouri recognizes a tort action for an insurer’s vexatious refusal to pay a claim. In other words, an insurance company that wrongfully refuses to pay a claim without good […]

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Slip and fall accidents are among the leading causes of serious injuries. Data from the National Floor Safety Institute shows that around one million people seek medical attention for slip and fall injuries each year. You have a right to bring a slip and fall claim against a negligent business or negligent property owner. Here, […]

Continue reading Five Mistakes to Avoid in a Slip and Fall Accident Claim in Kansas City

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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 […]

Continue reading Family Member Severely Hurt in an Accident? Four Key Personal Injury Considerations

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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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