A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is typically an abrupt disruption in your brain’s normal functionality by an external force, causing injury to your brain. Penetration, blunt force, or jolting, causing your brain to move within your skull, create direct damage to your brain and interference with how you can feel, …

All commercial truck drivers and trucking companies must follow safety and operating rules set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). These federal regulations for truck drivers are intended to preserve the safety of everyone on the road and cover driving time, vehicle weight, training, and electronic logging of …

A trial attorney is a lawyer who’s ready to take a case to court when a dispute can’t be resolved through negotiation. In serious personal injury cases, that readiness matters and affects how compensation is pursued. Knowing what makes a good trial attorney helps injured people understand what to look …

Truck accidents differ from car accidents in nearly every way: the forces involved are greater, the injuries are often more severe, and the laws that govern commercial trucks add layers of complexity. When a large truck weighing up to 80,000 pounds strikes a passenger car, the results can be life-changing.  …

If you’ve been injured in Kansas City and are trying to understand whether you have a strong personal injury claim, a few signs can point you in the right direction. Strong claims usually have clear fault and real financial losses. When these pieces line up, a Kansas City personal injury …

Heco v. Midstate Dodge LLC et al. began with a devastating injury and ended with one of the most significant automotive defect verdicts in Vermont. In 2013, a Chittenden County jury awarded Dzemila Heco $43.1 million for the life-altering spinal cord injury she suffered when the driver’s seat in her …

Every year, Langdon & Emison is recognized as one of the nation’s leading personal injury law firms by Best Lawyers, U.S. News and World Report, and other legal media guides. While the firm is honored by these distinctions, its attorneys believe that giving back to the community is just as …

Your airbags are there to protect you when a crash happens. When something goes wrong with the airbag system, the results can be frightening. A faulty airbag may not go off when you need it, or it could deploy when you are simply driving down the road. That kind of …

If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, understanding what happens after you file a personal injury claim can make the process less overwhelming. At Langdon & Emison, an Independence, Missouri, personal injury lawyer will guide you through the major stages of a personal injury case …

Recreational vehicles (RVs) and converted vans can symbolize freedom with the comforts of home, making their way down Route 66 with “Destination—or bust!” in mind. You think: What’s the worst that could happen? A flat tire. An unreliable fuel gauge. Or worse, a smoking radiator (popular in Hollywood). The story …

Determining liability in tire blowout accidents seems fairly straightforward: the trucker is driving the vehicle, so any damage the vehicle causes should be on them. However, there’s more nuance to establishing liability in an accident caused by a truck tire blowout, and as the injured victim, you’re entitled to damages …

Yes, if you receive benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), your personal injury settlement funds could affect whether you still get benefits or lower the amount you receive each month. Whether receiving a personal injury settlement affects SSI depends on which type of benefits you receive. If you plan …