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Category: Falling Objects

By Matt Meyerkord, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney

May 21, 2026

Summary: If you were injured at a retail store or supermarket, taking the right steps immediately can protect both your health and your legal rights. From reporting the incident to documenting evidence and understanding retail injury claims, knowing what to do next can make a major difference in your recovery and your case. Retail stores […]

By Matt Meyerkord, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney

April 17, 2026

Summary: Falling object injuries can happen in stores, public places, or workplaces. In many cases, this is caused by preventable negligence. Victims may be entitled to compensation through personal injury claims, workers’ compensation, or both, depending on the circumstances. Falling objects are a serious and often overlooked cause of injury in the United States. According […]

By Matt Meyerkord, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney

March 18, 2025

The Dangers of Falling Objects Falling objects are a major problem in America. Each year, According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, falling objects at worksites cause about 50,000 recordable injuries each year. As Kansas City personal injury lawyers specializing in premises liability and construction injuries, we have seen our fair share of personal […]

By Matt Meyerkord, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney

August 6, 2024

Injuries from falling objects are more common than you might think. In 2017, 3M quoted some numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 42,400 “struck by falling object” OSHA recordable incidents every year in the United States. By our estimate, that’s nearly 116 injuries […]

By Matt Meyerkord, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney

January 31, 2022

In any personal injury case against a corporation, the biggest battle is always during the discovery phase. Discovery happens after a lawsuit is filed. It is the means by which the parties get evidence from the opposing party. There are many methods of discovery, including written questions called interrogatories, requests for production, and depositions. Corporations are notoriously […]

By Matt Meyerkord, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney

September 29, 2021

As Kansas City personal injury lawyers who have been practicing for many years, we have seen a lot of corporations make bad decisions. Sometimes these decisions cause injury or death. Every time these decisions have been made because of money. Unfortunately, the vast majority of corporate decisions are based on money. Almost universally they make […]

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