Being involved in a hit-and-run accident can be extremely frustrating. Hit-and-run accidents happen anytime one driver crashes into another vehicle, pedestrian, or onto private property and leaves without identifying himself or rendering aid. In addition to trying to...
Kansas City Court Awards Tenants $52 Million a “Reprehensible” Conditions In one of the largest personal injury verdicts in Missouri, a Kansas City judge awarded plaintiffs $52 million in damages. In this lawsuit, the defendant was a notorious landlord in Kansas City...
As winter approaches in our midwestern states, slipping and falling on ice is always a risk. Our snowy and icy weather can make walking treacherous during these cold months. If you slipped and fell on ice in Kansas or Missouri, you may be wondering what to do next....
In recent times, our access and use of technology have skyrocketed. You can do anything, not just from a computer, but from the palm of your hand when you are on the go. From our smartphones, we can Google the answers to almost all questions, we can check our...
If you have experienced a Missouri slip and fall accident while on someone else’s property, it is wise to consider your options for obtaining compensation. Under Missouri premises liability law, property owners have a legal duty to ensure that their property is...
Homeowners normally do not owe any duties to trespassers on their property. However, an important exception to this rule is the attractive nuisance doctrine. This idea was put into place because children do not always understand rules about keeping off of someone...
