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Spotting a Product Liability Claim: Do I Have a Case?
When an auto defect is at issue, it can be easy to overlook, particularly when attorneys focus on liability issues during the initial case evaluation. Beyond asking who caused an auto accident, an attorney must also ask: Who is responsible for the client’s injuries? The answers to these two questions are not always the same.
L&E Authors Article: ‘RV’s — Rolling Time Bombs on U.S. Roadways
Langdon & Emison, a person injury law firm with offices in Missouri and Illinois, recently authored an article, “RVs – Rolling Time Bombs on U.S. Roadways,” highlighting the design and manufacturing defects many recreational vehicles contain. The article appeared in the June 23, 2016, newsletter of the Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City (AWL).
Dangers Lurking on U.S. Roadways
Every day, motorists unknowingly encounter a range of hazards that put them at serious risk of harm. Langdon & Emison has successfully litigated and resolved for substantial recoveries cases involving roadway hazards such as defective signage and road construction defects.
Star Trek Actor’s Tragic Death Caused by Faulty Jeep Gear Shift
The high-profile death of “Star Trek” actor Anton Yelchin has put a global spotlight on the dangers of a defective gear shifter found in 1.1 million Fiat Chrysler vehicles recalled worldwide in April over a rollaway issue.
Free Elder Abuse Training Coming to Kansas City in November
The Kansas City (Mo.) Task Force on Elder Abuse is hosting a free training, Creating a Community Response – How You Can Recognize and Prevent Elder Abuse, from 8 a.m. to noon on Wed., Nov. 9, 2016. The half-day conference will provide information on recognizing the signs and causes of elder abuse and will offer innovative ideas to help entities identify current programs and resources to assist victims.
Car Buyers Beware: Your New Car Could Have a Deadly Airbag
Consumers buy new vehicles for the promise of dependability and safety; however, new car buyers could be purchasing vehicles equipped with defective airbags that can explode or rupture with excessive force and shoot metal shrapnel throughout the vehicle compartment.