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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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Hurt in an accident in Kansas City? You may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury claim. That being said, even when you have an extremely strong claim, it can still take time to get your settlement paid. Of course, victims need medical care right away. A doctor or healthcare provider may put something […]

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On September 27th, 2024, The Kansas City Star reported that a University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) student was struck and killed while on a scooter. Local residents report that this is a notoriously dangerous intersection. Our Kansas City wrongful death lawyer explains what we know about the tragic crash, the history of this intersection, and […]

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Hurt in an accident caused by another party’s negligence? You have the right to pursue financial compensation for the complete value of your damages—from medical bills to lost wages to pain and suffering. Of course, getting full and fair compensation in a personal injury claim can be challenging. Assumption of risk is a common law […]

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Hurt in an accident in Kansas City? You have the right to hold an at-fault party legally liable through a personal injury claim. Compensation may be recovered for medical bills, loss of income, pain and suffering, and other damages. Most of these cases are resolved through a settlement. However, litigation is sometimes required. You may […]

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Hurt in an accident? You have the right to seek financial compensation for your damages, including medical bills and all related health care costs. Any prescription drugs (medications) that you need as part of your physical and mental recovery can be included as part of your legal claim. In this article, our Kansas City personal […]

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A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh as much as 40 tons. When crashes happen, the consequences can be terrible. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that 5,700 people were killed in semi-truck accidents in 2021 alone. If you were involved in a crash, it is imperative that you have the evidence to get justice—and the […]

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