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Apr 27, 2026
Confidential wrongful death case results in $3M settlement
A family secured a $3M wrongful death settlement after fatal Kansas City pedestrian crash involving disputed visibility and driver negligence claims.
Jan 12, 2026
Pedestrian wrongful death lawsuit resolves before trial
A $21 million settlement was reached in a wrongful death lawsuit after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a bus in Jackson County.
Feb 24, 2025
Attorney obtains six-figure settlement for teen who lost legs, warns of capped damages
Kevin Carnie Jr., an attorney with the Simon Law Firm, obtained a $450K settlement with the city of St. Louis on behalf of his client, a 17-year-old girl who lost both her legs.
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