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Category: Catastrophic Accidents

By Matt Meyerkord, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney

August 11, 2026

A dump truck tire failure caused a multi-vehicle interstate crash that left a union carpenter with permanent injuries and unable to work. With limited insurance available, MRH Injury Law dug deeper to identify additional liable parties and sources of compensation. What You Need to Know The Case What happened? Our client was a middle-aged man […]

By Matt Meyerkord, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney

May 28, 2026

Summary: Catastrophic accidents can leave victims facing permanent injuries, lifelong medical care, and financial uncertainty. This post highlights recent catastrophic accident case results obtained by MRH Law and explains how thorough investigation, expert support, and trial preparation help maximize recovery for seriously injured clients. Catastrophic accidents change lives in an instant. Serious injuries often lead […]

By Matt Meyerkord, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney

March 23, 2026

Summary: Catastrophic injuries affect every aspect of life, from immediate medical needs to long-term financial security. The first 24-48 hours are critical, but planning for the future is just as important. Speaking with a knowledgeable Kansas City personal injury lawyer early can make a significant difference in recovery, compensation, and peace of mind. A catastrophic […]

By Matt Meyerkord, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney

February 16, 2026

Brain injuries are some of the most serious and life-altering injuries we see as Kansas City brain injury lawyers. Even what appears to be a “minor” concussion can lead to lasting cognitive, emotional, and physical consequences. At Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott, we have handled brain injury cases from car accidents, truck crashes, pedestrian collisions, recreational […]

By Matt Meyerkord, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney

January 29, 2025

What makes an injury catastrophic?  A catastrophic injury is a severe injury that can alter a person, leaving you disabled or unable to enjoy life. It often impacts family and can often require extensive and costly medical treatments. What is a catastrophic injury? According to Missouri’s medical malpractice statutes, catastrophic injury means a physical injury […]

By Matt Meyerkord, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney

June 5, 2024

Summary: Multi-million dollar personal injury cases typically involve severe injuries, significant financial losses, and a defendant with the ability to pay substantial compensation. While every case is unique, certain factors consistently appear in high-value settlements and verdicts. At Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott, we have been fortunate to secure several multi-million dollar results  throughout our firm’s […]

By Matt Meyerkord, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney

July 31, 2023

A recent article in the Kansas City Star tells the story of how an undocumented worker from Nicaragua fell to his death at an office building being converted into apartments. The worker, whose name was not released, appears to have fallen 14 floors down an elevator shaft. As a personal injury lawyer handling catastrophic injury cases, this incident reminded me of […]

By Matt Meyerkord, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney

July 1, 2022

On Monday, June 27, 2022, a catastrophic crash occurred between an Amtrak passenger train and a dump truck near Mendon, Missouri. According to news reports, there were more than 200 people on board. Four people died and up to 150 people were injured. With such large numbers of victims, I though I’d put together some […]

By Matt Meyerkord, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney

March 1, 2012

If you are hurt at work in Missouri and you have a major injury, you may be a candidate for a permanent total disability award in your Missouri workers’ compensation claim. Missouri’s comp system provides benefits for the degree of impairment you have after an injury. Sometimes, no matter how much medical care you get […]

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