Langdon & Emison - Independence, MO
Langdon and Emison is a nationally acclaimed personal injury and product liability litigation powerhouse with an office on Little Blue Parkway in Independence, Missouri. Founded in 1986 by trial attorneys Bob Langdon and Kent Emison, the firm has secured more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements, relentlessly taking on global automotive giants, trucking carriers, and negligent corporations.
Nationally Renowned Trial Lawyers Fighting for the Seriously Injured
Catastrophic accidents and defective products alter lives in an instant, leaving victims and their families with devastating physical injuries and staggering financial losses. At Langdon and Emison, our Independence trial lawyers bring four decades of landmark courtroom victories to every personal injury claim. Established in 1986 by pioneering litigators Bob Langdon and Kent Emison, the firm has recovered more than $1 billion on behalf of injury victims across Missouri and throughout the United States. While many law firms settle quickly for whatever an insurance carrier offers, Langdon and Emison prepares every single case for trial. When you need to hire a personal injury lawyer with the resources, forensic engineering access, and courtroom power to take on multinational conglomerates, this firm delivers unmatched representation.
Comprehensive Representation Across High-Stakes Injury Claims
The practice is dedicated exclusively to civil trial law on behalf of plaintiffs. Serving as seasoned accident and injury lawyers, the firm commands respect from corporate defense teams and insurance providers in complex personal injury matters.
- Commercial Truck Accidents: Practicing as premier truck accident lawyers, the team prosecutes cases involving 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, and delivery fleets, examining electronic logging device data, driver qualification files, and federal safety rule violations.
- Auto Product Liability and Car Accidents: Serving as dedicated car accident lawyers and defective product injury lawyers, the firm leads the country in litigating automotive crashworthiness failures, such as defective seatbelts, roof crush collapses, airbag failures, and vehicle fires.
- Motorcycle Accidents: Working as determined motorcycle accident lawyers, the firm represents riders injured by negligent drivers, recovering substantial compensation for traumatic road rash, amputations, and complex orthopedic fractures.
- Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries: Catastrophic injuries require lifetime medical calculations. The firm works alongside top medical economists and neurologists to ensure settlements fully cover lifelong rehabilitation needs.
- Premises Liability and Slip and Fall Injuries: As vigilant slip and fall injury lawyers, the attorneys hold property managers and commercial retail stores accountable for failing to remedy dangerous floor hazards, inadequate security, and structural defects.
- Wrongful Death Claims: Serving as compassionate wrongful death lawyers, the team supports surviving families through probate and civil litigation, seeking accountability after the untimely loss of a loved one.
Forensic Investigation and Industry-Leading Trial Preparation
What sets Langdon and Emison apart from standard injury practices is its unmatched commitment to forensic investigation. The firm maintains an extensive network of automotive engineers, accident reconstruction specialists, and biomechanical experts who dissect damaged vehicles and crash sites down to the smallest detail. From proving that an auto manufacturer used substandard seatback mechanisms to showing that a commercial trucking company pressured a driver to violate federal hours-of-service limitations, the firm spares no expense in establishing liability. Opposing corporations and insurance defense lawyers know that Langdon and Emison will never hesitate to bring a case before a jury, providing clients with superior leverage during settlement negotiations.
Contingency Fee Representation and Free Case Consultations
The aftermath of a major crash should not be complicated by legal bills. Langdon and Emison operates strictly on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay absolutely nothing upfront. The firm advances all investigative, court, and expert witness expenses, collecting attorney fees only when a favorable financial settlement or jury verdict is achieved. Honored with Tier 1 rankings by Best Law Firms and having multiple attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year, Langdon and Emison combines national legal firepower with local Missouri dedication. If you or a loved one requires an experienced car accident attorney or truck accident lawyer in Independence, contact Langdon and Emison today for a free case evaluation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the eastern part of Independence near the Little Blue Parkway and Interstate 70 interchange.
Building Location
This is a prominent six-story Class A office building known as the Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. building, featuring upscale architectural details and located near the Corner Cafe.
Parking Details
Clients can park in the large surface parking lot containing 100 spaces that surround the office building.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main lobby on Little Blue Parkway, take one of the building's elevators to the 4th floor, and find the firm's office in Suite 440.