Trial Lawyers

for Catastrophic Injury & Complex Litigation

We represent individuals and families in high-stakes cases involving trucking collisions, defective products, medical negligence, and wrongful death—taking on corporations, insurers, and institutions nationwide.

Trial Lawyers

for Catastrophic Injury & Complex Litigation

We represent individuals and families in high-stakes cases involving trucking collisions, defective products, medical negligence, and wrongful death—taking on corporations, insurers, and institutions nationwide.

Results
That Hold Corporations Accountable

Catastrophic injury cases are not just about compensation—they are about accountability. For more than 40 years, Langdon & Emison has represented individuals and families in complex, high-stakes litigation against corporations, manufacturers, and negligent institutions.

Our firm has secured nearly $1 billion in verdicts and settlements by holding powerful defendants accountable for the harm they cause. These results reflect a consistent focus on cases involving severe injury, wrongful death, and significant loss—where outcomes have a lasting impact on our clients and their families.

$1 Billion+

in verdicts and settlements

$59 Million

Defective Vehicle (Kumar v. Toyota)

$43 Million

Defective Vehicle (Heco v. Midstate Dodge)

$26 Million

Defective Vehicle (Wasilik v. Ford)

$23 Million

Defective Vehicle (Castillo v. Ford)

$17 Million

Product Defect (Martin v. Ford)

$16 Million

Truck Accident (Confidential Parties)

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Why Referring
Attorneys Choose
Langdon & Emison

Our law firm is committed to collaborating closely with co-counsel partners, pooling our collective expertise to achieve the strongest possible outcomes for the families we represent

WHO WE ARE

The Firm That
Other Trial Lawyers
Turn To

For more than 40 years, Langdon & Emison has served as lead counsel in high-stakes litigation involving catastrophic injury, defective products, trucking collisions, and wrongful death.
These cases are complex, aggressively defended, and often referred by other attorneys who recognize the level of experience required to take them to trial. Our firm is built for that responsibility—combining courtroom experience, resources, and strategy to handle cases where the stakes are highest.

WHY CHOOSE US

Representing
Clients Nationwide

While based in Missouri, our firm handles catastrophic injury and complex litigation cases across the country. We work with co-counsel and appear in state and federal courts where our clients need us.

 

When the stakes are high, the right trial team matters more than location.

Recognized Excellence

Named Lawyer of the Year and Top Lawyers across multiple practice areas by Best Lawyers in America.

Landmark Verdicts

Lead counsel in precedent-setting trials, including the largest jury verdicts in multiple state histories.

Appellate Advocacy

Successful advocacy before the highest courts, shaping legal standards that protect injury victims.

Industry Leadership

Active leadership roles in the American Board of Trial Advocates and premier trial lawyer organizations.

OUR AREAS OF PRACTICE

Focused on Catastrophic Injury & Complex Cases

Focused
on Catastrophic Injury
& Complex Cases

Catastrophic Truck
and Auto Collisions
Catastrophic Truck and Auto Collisions

We handle cases involving severe, life-altering injuries caused by commercial trucks and motor vehicle accidents, often requiring extensive investigation and expert analysis.

Defective and
Dangerous Products
Defective and Dangerous Products

We pursue claims against manufacturers when unsafe or improperly designed products cause serious injury or death.

Premises
Liability
PREMISES LIABILITY

We handle cases involving severe, life-altering injuries caused by commercial trucks and motor vehicle accidents, often requiring extensive investigation and expert analysis.

Medical Negligence
and Birth Injuries
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE AND BIRTH INJURIES


We handle cases involving severe, life-altering injuries caused by commercial trucks and motor vehicle accidents, often requiring extensive investigation and expert analysis.

Wrongful
Death
Wrongful Death

We handle cases involving severe, life-altering injuries caused by commercial trucks and motor vehicle accidents, often requiring extensive investigation and expert analysis.

A Critical Distinction

Not Every Firm Is Built for These Cases

Not Every Firm Is
Built for These Cases

Catastrophic injury cases require extensive resources, expert analysis, and trial experience. Insurance companies and corporations know which firms are prepared to take cases to verdict—and which ones are not.


That difference can impact the outcome of a case long before it reaches a courtroom.

OUR ATTORNEYS

Trial Lawyers for High-Stakes Litigation

Trial Lawyers for
High-Stakes Litigation

Our attorneys have built their careers handling complex cases involving severe injury and wrongful death. We approach every case with the expectation that it may go before a jury—and we prepare accordingly.

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We Represent

Awards & Recognition
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FAQs

COMMON
QUESTIONS

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