MRH Injury Law gave an insurance company multiple opportunities to fairly resolve a car accident claim. When the carrier ignored settlement proposals and eventually offered less than our client’s medical bills, we filed suit, secured a trial date, and began preparing the case for court. The case settled shortly after. What You Need to Know […]
TL;DR Serious car accident cases often involve more than determining who caused the crash. MRH Injury Law digs deeper into liability, insurance coverage, injuries, and long-term damages to build strong claims. These Kansas City car accident case results show recoveries ranging from $500,000 to $5 million. Car accidents happen every day, but there is nothing […]
A few years ago, MRH Injury Law was hired to represent a woman who was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck at an intersection. The impact caused the vehicle to flip over, leaving our client with severe injuries. At first glance, it appeared to be a typical intersection crash. But the crash report […]
Summary: A Kansas City car accident case has no standard value. Settlement amounts depend on injury severity, medical treatment, lost income, liability, insurance coverage, documentation and long-term impact. A thorough case evaluation can identify the full value of your claim. After a car accident, your first priority is taking care of yourself and your family, […]
Summary: Liability after an Uber or Lyft accident depends on what the rideshare driver was doing in the app at the time of the crash. Depending on whether the driver was offline, waiting for a ride request, driving to pick up a passenger, or transporting a passenger, insurance coverage can range from the driver’s personal […]
Summary: Construction zone car accidents in Kansas City often involve unique challenges, including multiple liable parties, additional evidence sources, and complex investigations. Learn what makes work zone crash cases different and why an experienced Kansas City personal injury attorney can help uncover the truth and maximize your recovery. The Kansas City Star recently reported a […]
Summary: Searching for a “lawyer near me for car accident” is about more than proximity. It’s about finding an attorney who can protect your rights, handle insurance companies, and pursue the full value of your claim. The right lawyer brings experience, strategy, and a willingness to go to trial if necessary. After a serious crash, […]
Car accidents can be life-changing, leaving victims with physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial burdens. When you file personal injury claims, proving liability is crucial to securing fair compensation. Understanding how car accident attorneys investigate these accidents can help you navigate the process with confidence. Understanding Liability in Car Accidents Liability determines who is legally […]
Our firm recently joined the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety. This is an arm of the Missouri Department of Transportation created in 2004 to implement Missouri strategic highway safety plan. I was drawn to the coalition because of our shared goals of improving roadway safety. While its members consist mostly of police officers and state officials, […]
When you’re involved in a car accident, finding the right legal representation can make the difference between receiving fair compensation and being left to handle mounting medical bills and insurance complications on your own. Whether you’re searching for car collision lawyers near you or automobile accident attorneys in your area, understanding what to look for […]
Traffic Fatalities in Missouri: A Growing Concern The Kansas City Star recently published an article about the high number of traffic fatalities in Missouri in 2024. The article cites a statistic from the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety stating that “from January through November 2024, 845 people were killed in Missouri crashes.” As Kansas City […]
What Is Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Coverage? Underinsured motorist (“UIM”) coverage is a special type of car insurance that can provide additional money compensation for injuries and damages from a car crash when the at-fault driver does not have enough insurance. Claims for UIM coverage are against your own insurance company. As Kansas City car accident […]
One-car crashes are more common in Missouri than multi-car crashes. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, 58.4% of crashes in 2022 were single vehicle crashes. As a Kansas City car accident attorney at my practice, we’ve handled hundreds of car crash cases, with a similar percentage being one-car incidents. Having handled car crash cases since […]
Summary: If you were injured in an accident, it is generally a good idea to speak with a personal injury lawyer before giving a recorded statement to the other party’s insurance company. What you say can affect your claim, while statements the insured gives to their own insurance company may be protected from disclosure. Personal […]
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 […]
Hit and run accidents are a prime example of salt in the wound. Not only have you been hurt because of someone else’s negligence (the at fault driver), but the person who hurt you fled the scene. While it may seem like you’ve been left out to dry, I’m here to share a few ways […]
The Kansas City Star recently published an article regarding Vision Zero, Kansas City’s effort to curb traffic injuries and deaths. The article included some troubling traffic crash statistics. “Last year, there were 102 traffic deaths, just one shy of the record of 103 deaths set in 2020. Last year’s traffic fatalities included 20 pedestrians and 18 motorcyclists. Thus […]
In a Reddit post from a few months ago, a user posted a dashcam video of a driver looking at his phone. Each time the driver is distracted, the view goes black, representing the driver’s inability to see the road in front of him while looking at his phone. The video, although probably not scientifically accurate, […]
Car crashes – even small ones – can cause huge financial holes in your life. The injuries, doctor’s appointments, and missed work can quickly deplete any financial reserves you may have had. These can leave you scrambling for compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. While some things, like your medical treatment, can’t be rushed […]
Several news outlets recently reported a major crash on Interstate 435 in Kansas City. On March 15, 2024, 17-year-old Muneer Henderson and 19-year-old Orlando Ward were killed when the Nissan car in which they were passengers stopped in the travel lanes of the interstate. They were then rear-ended by a white Kansas City Fire Department […]
As Kansas City personal injury lawyers, we handle hundreds of car crash cases per year. These cases range from minor fender benders to devastating wrecks caused by commercial motor vehicles. To maximize the recovery for our car crash clients, we attend continuing legal education classes and seminars dedicated to car crash cases. We strive to […]
NPR reported recently that traffic fatalities in Kansas City increased in 2023. The article states, “In 2023, 102 people died in traffic crashes, according to the Kansas City Police Department. That’s an increase from 2022, when 89 people died in crashes….” As a Kansas City personal injury lawyer for almost 20 years, I have handled many […]
Happy New Year! As is tradition, New Year’s comes with resolutions. In the first half of 2023, there were over 19,000 traffic fatalities in the US. Why not resolve to drive more safely in 2024 and do your part to decrease the chances of a crash? Having been Kansas City personal injury lawyers in the area […]
The Kansas City Star recently published an article about the risks of teenaged drivers. The article included alarming statistics about teen driving. Specifically, it said, “Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among teens ages 16 to 19, with a fatal crash rate three times higher than drivers ages 20 and over.” The article […]
Senate Bill 398 was recently signed into law in Missouri. The bill, called the “Siddens Bening Hands Free Law”, generally speaking, prohibits drivers from using a mobile device while driving. As a personal injury lawyers handling car crash cases in the Kansas City area for over a decade, Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott would like to explain some of the details of the […]
We’ve been handling car crash cases in Missouri and Kansas for over 15 years. A common question we get from potential car crash clients is “What do you do?” Here are a few of the things that car crash lawyers do when handling your case. Maximize your recovery. Ultimately, a car accident lawyer’s job is to get you […]
A common question we get from potential new clients is when should they hire a lawyer to handle their car crash case. If you want a lawyer to handle your claim for compensation after a car crash, then — without a doubt — you should hire one as soon as possible. Here are a few reasons why- […]
Any attorney licensed to practice law in the state where your crash happened can handle your car crash case. However, that is different than the type of attorney you should hire. As a lawyer handling car crashes in Missouri and Kansas for over 15 years, I’ve learned that it takes more than just a law license to […]
My general rule of thumb for potential car crash clients is to encourage them to try and settle their case on their own, especially when the crash was clearly the other driver’s fault. However, having handled car crash cases in Missouri and Kansas for over 15 years, in certain situations I advise potential clients to […]
A common question I get from potential car accident clients is, “how do car accident lawyers get paid?” Many of our cases are car crash cases and we have been handling crash cases in Missouri and Kansas for almost 20 years. Although I’ve written about the contingency fee arrangement before, here are some more details about how it […]
As a personal injury lawyer handling car crash cases in Missouri and Kansas for over 16 years, I get a lot of common questions from potential crash clients. The most common is whether she or he should even hire a lawyer in the first place or try and handle it on their own. Crash cases can be handled without […]
NPR published a story recently about the most dangerous intersections in Kansas City. The article mentions several intersections throughout Kansas City and notes the high number of the pedestrian, bike, and car crashes that happen at each intersection. As a personal injury lawyer in Kansas City handling crash cases for over 15 years, I thought I’d […]
In response to the alarming increase in traffic fatalities, the Kansas City Police Department announced it will be stepping up enforcement in high crash areas this weekend. This will no doubt help keep us safe as we drive this weekend. However, if you are one of the hopefully few people who get injured in a […]
I saw a news flash recently from the Missouri Department of Transportation that this week is Work Zone Awareness Week. According to their website, “National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones.” In making their announcement, MoDOT gave a sobering […]
The KC Star recently published an article about the 13 deadliest intersections in Kansas City. The intersections include Bruce R. Watkins Drive and Gregory Boulevard and the Three Trails Crossings, formerly known as the Grandview Triangle. The article noted that each location was the scene of five fatalities and attributed the wrecks to “Speed, aggressive driving, […]
The City of Kansas City has an online heat map of intersections with the most crashes. The map uses crash data from the City, so its accuracy is as good as the data that goes in. Regardless of the accuracy, as a personal injury lawyer handling car crash cases, the map’s existence could have serious consequences for the City. When […]
An article on Fox 4 News’ website discusses a report from the KCPD that shows a 12% increase in traffic crashes from last year. The article includes a quote from Sgt. Bill Mahoney, supervisor for crash reconstructions, attributing the increase to more traffic from the lifting of pandemic restrictions and fewer drivers paying attention to the road. […]
As personal injury lawyers in the Kansas City area, we handle a lot of car crash cases in our firm. Over the years, we’ve developed tips and tricks that we use to help increase the value of these cases. Here are a few. If you’re hurt, tell the responding officer at the scene of the […]
As Kansas City personal injury lawyers, we handle a lot of pedestrian car crash cases. There are many types of claims that can be made against a negligent driver who hits a pedestrian. In this blog, I’d like to describe a few of them. First, however, it is important to explain that: Missouri law requires drivers […]
As personal injury attorneys in Kansas City, we handle a lot of car crash cases. Oftentimes when people get hit by a careless driver, that driver flees the scene, or the driver stays but reveals that they do not have car insurance. This happens a lot more often than many people think. If you find […]
Missouri has a list of jury instructions that contain the most common allegations of negligence in various types of personal injury cases. For car crash cases, the list includes several acts of negligence that a jury can use to decide negligence. Here are some of the most common. 1. Failure to Keep a Careful Lookout. […]
The Kansas City Police Department recently tweeted that as of October 5, 2020, there has been a 54% increase in the number of people killed in car crashes since last year. This is a staggering increase in needless deaths. Practicing personal injury law in Kansas City for over 10 years, I’d like to offer my take as […]
Hyundai released a new advertisement showcasing its lane departure technology by depicting a driver drifting over a lane because she was distracted by her phone. As a personal injury lawyer who handles many distracted driving car crash cases, and as someone who advocates against distracted driving, I wanted to share my perspective on this approach. […]
Summary: In Missouri, careless and imprudent driving generally means operating a vehicle without the careful and prudent manner and highest degree of care required by state law. Missouri drivers must avoid speeds and driving behaviors that endanger another person’s property, life, or safety. What Does Careless and Imprudent Driving Mean in Missouri? Missouri law requires […]
KMBC recently reported that highway traffic deaths are up nearly 20% from last year. The article quotes Sgt. Andy Bell from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, who understandably expresses frustration at the increase. Such a leap in deaths is indeed troubling and Bell believes speeding and lane violations caused by texting and driving are the […]
Many people who have been in a car crash struggle with whether to make a claim for money compensation. Understandably so. They may be worried that they will be seen as making a frivolous claim or being a drain on the system. As a personal injury lawyer handling car crash cases in Kansas City for […]
There’s been an increase in car crash calls. It seems people have forgotten how to follow the rules of the road and drive safely during the lock-down. We’ve gotten new calls for rear-end car collisions and crashes with speeding since the lock-down has been lifted. Please remember to drive carefully, to put down your phone, […]
Motorcycle Safety During a Pandemic. Those are words I never imagined typing. But here we are. May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Right now in Kansas City, the weather is getting nicer by the day and people are just emerging from their month’s long lockdown. This means that riders are hitting the pavement in droves. With […]
Current times are stressful. I recently wrote about the stress of the pandemic, how it’s causing many people to drive unsafely, and how you can drive defensively to stay safe. Today, we have even more information about the state of driving in our area. The Missouri State Highway Patrol recently tweeted that so far this year there’s been a […]
The Kansas City area is on lockdown right now because of the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of Kansas Citians are out of work and forced to stay home. People still need to drive, however, to pick up essential items and get on with life. With people facing uncertainty and added stress, our roads are fuller than […]
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