Summary: Bus accidents involve complex legal challenges, multiple liable parties, and potentially severe injuries. Understanding your rights and working with an experienced bus accident attorney can help you navigate the claims process and recover full compensation. A bus accident can change your life in an instant. Whether you were a passenger, pedestrian, or another driver, […]
Summary: Working with an experienced bus accident lawyer can make the difference between a minimal settlement and full, fair compensation. At Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott, we prepare every case as if it will go to trial. The goal is always maximum compensation, and if that requires going to trial, we’re ready for it. If you […]
If you have been hurt on or by a bus, you may feel overwhelmed trying to figure out your next steps. Bus companies, including the government entities that operate many public buses, often have legal teams working to minimize what they pay out after a crash. At Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott, our bus accident lawyers […]
As a Kansas City personal injury lawyer, I’ve handled several bus accident cases. These cases are unique in my experience and differ from car crash cases in several ways. Here are some of them: Bus Crashes Require Mandatory Reporting and Documentation There are usually several more documents and things created after a bus crash that […]
Our children are out most precious companions. They are often the people who mean the most to us. We want nothing but the best for them. When they get hurt or killed because of someone else’s negligence, it hurts the most. A recent and horrific semi-truck crash exemplifies this. According to the Kansas City Star, a […]
Bus crash cases are significant. According to the National Safety Council, school bus-related crashes killed 104 people nationwide in 2022. Having handled several such cases in my experience as a Kansas City personal injury lawyer, I have seen the devastation such crashes can cause. Because of this, I wanted to write about some of the […]
Bus crash cases are not your run-of-the-mill car crash cases. Yes, there are similarities, but there are special rules and regulations that apply only to bus crash cases. Furthermore, there’s additional information that can be gathered in bus crash cases that are not available in regular car crash cases. Here are a few ways bus […]
As bus accident lawyers in Missouri and Kansas, we have handled several bus accident cases. These can be devastating collisions because the victims are often children. Even when the collision involves a passenger bus rather than a school bus, the injuries and damages can be significant because of the size of the bus, and passengers […]
Understanding Sovereign Immunity for Missouri Public Schools As a subdivision of the state, public schools in Missouri have sovereign immunity. This means they can’t be sued in personal injury cases. However, as with many rules in the law, there are exceptions. Key Exceptions to Sovereign Immunity In cases against public schools, sovereign immunity is waived […]
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