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An accident on a staircase is dangerous. A study cited by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that more than one million Americans seek professional medical care for falls on stairs each year. These accidents can lead to very serious injuries, including broken bones, concussions, spinal cord trauma, and even death. A business or property owner may potentially be liable for a staircase accident. Our Kansas City premises liability attorney highlights key things to know about staircase accidents and property owner liability in Missouri. https://lnkd.in/gSMCy4Un

In Missouri, property owners and businesses have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe and secure. If they fail to do so, they may bear liability for a resulting accident. However, holding a property owner liable in Missouri requires proving that your injury was a reasonably foreseeable risk of the property hazard. Within this blog post, our Kansas City premises liability attorney explains the importance of foreseeability in these types of personal injury cases. https://lnkd.in/eVPhZcQ4

On February 23, 2025, the Kansas City Star reported that four people were killed in a terrible crash after a local high school basketball game. Three of the victims—Ava Wolfe, Jayden Butterfield and Violet Corrado—were teenagers who were recent graduates of Climax Springs High School. The driver of their vehicle, a 49-year-old man, reportedly ran a stop sign. Here, our Kansas City wrongful death lawyer explains what we know about the tragic fatal crash. https://lnkd.in/gNCf3m3D

According to Fox 4 Kansas City, a local man had his life saved by a seat belt. A pickup truck was involved in a rollover crash in Wyandotte County. The crash happened on Interstate 70. It was the Kansas Highway Patrol that responded to the scene of the accident. While the driver suffered injuries, a representative for the agency shared that “he had his seatbelt on, and it saved his life!” Here, our Kansas City auto accident lawyer provides an overview of the importance of seat belts. https://lnkd.in/gWQT6i2t

Whiplash is one of the most common car accident injuries. Johns Hopkins Medicine defines it as “an injury caused by the neck bending forcibly forward and then backward, or vice versa.” Whiplash is a form of neck strain that can be very painful and, in some cases, debilitating. At House Law LLC, we help whiplash victims fight for justice. Here, our Kansas City car accident lawyer offers five tips for recovering the maximum compensation for a whiplash injury. https://lnkd.in/g3vSn-ke

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated Houston, Texas, in the Divisional Round of the 2024-2025 NFL playoffs. Unfortunately, a serious safety incident was reported immediately after the game in the parking lot. On January 20, 2025, Yahoo News reported that a driver suffered a serious medical emergency and struck at least five people. Here, our Kansas City auto accident lawyer provides an overview of what we know about this case and explains the rules for medical emergency auto accident claims. https://lnkd.in/gYfx-_7n

As reported by the Kansas City Star, a pair of brothers, Cameron Tate and Carson Tate, reported “complete chaos” on local roads due to a major winter storm that recently rolled through our region. Unfortunately, many crashes—including a fatal collision—were attributed to the storm. In this blog post, our Kansas City car accident attorney explains why winter weather is so dangerous for highway travel and offers safety tips that drivers can use to avoid ending up in a serious crash. https://lnkd.in/gJZJaCNF

As we proceed through one of the coldest and snowiest months of the year, many people are engaging in winter sporting events like skiing and skating. Plenty of fun can be had during the winter, but outdoor winter activities often present a substantial risk for injury. Thoughtful preparation for any preferred activities is a must, but even with adequate planning, serious injuries can occur. https://lnkd.in/gxuFjFqK

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 the risk of unsafe truckers and explains your rights/options if you are involved in a crash. https://lnkd.in/grDkW9Pt

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 serious injury. The crash is still under a more comprehensive investigation by the Kansas Highway Patrol. Here, our Kansas City trucking accident lawyer provides a more comprehensive overview of jackknife crashes. https://lnkd.in/di6MBeHM