Summary: Yes, you may be able to pursue both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury lawsuit after the same accident. If someone outside your employer caused your workplace injury through negligence, you may have additional options for compensation beyond workers’ compensation benefits. Key Takeaways: Can You Have Both a Workers’ Compensation Claim and […]
Summary: If you’ve been injured in Missouri or Kansas, the deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit depends on where your claim falls. Missouri generally allows five years to file, while Kansas generally allows two years. Missing the deadline can prevent you from recovering compensation, which is why taking action early matters. Key Takeaways If […]
Summary: Yes, insurance companies routinely review social media accounts when investigating personal injury claims. Photos, videos, comments, and check-ins can be taken out of context and used to challenge your injuries, credibility, or fault for the accident. Understanding the risks can help protect your case. Key Takeaways Insurance Companies Are Looking at Your Social Media […]
Summary: In this blog, MRH Law attorney Matt Meyerkord explains when recorded statements may be required, how they can affect your case, and why speaking with a lawyer first can help protect your outcome and avoid costly mistakes. At MRH Law, we handle personal injury cases exclusively. Many of those cases involve recorded statements. These […]
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may wonder what it actually takes to win a claim. The key elements to prove negligence in a personal injury case are: If even one of these elements is missing, a personal injury claim will likely fail. Below, we break down each element in clear, practical terms […]
A version of this article first appeared in Missouri Lawyers Weekly. By: Matt Meyerkord, Esq. Interpleaders under Missouri’s R.S.Mo. § 507.060 are powerful tools for insurers, and minefields for plaintiff attorneys. In a recent truck crash case involving mass injuries and multiple insurers, I found myself navigating not one, but three interpleaders while trying to […]
When it comes to hiring a personal injury lawyer, doing your homework is crucial. One of the best ways to make an informed decision is by checking reviews from past clients and legal experts. But with so many online sources, it can be hard to know which sites are reliable. So, are there any trusted […]
When you’re injured because of someone else’s negligence, choosing the right personal injury attorney can be just as important as the facts of your case. One of the most common questions we hear from injury victims is whether they should hire a local law firm or a statewide personal injury firm with offices and advertising […]
A lot of Kansas City personal injury law firms can trot out impressive results, many of which are even better than ours. When choosing a personal injury lawyer, then, you should consider other qualities of the law firm, such as the ability to properly try a case, the ease of communication with the law firm, […]
When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, finding the right personal injury lawyer can make all the difference. In Kansas City, where experience, compassion, and results matter, Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping clients recover physically, emotionally, and financially after an accident. Understanding Personal Injury Law What Constitutes […]
The best resolution of a personal injury case is almost always settlement. The alternative to settlement is a trial, either with the judge or jury. Trial results cannot be guaranteed. You can get more money, less money, or no money at all. On the other hand, a binding settlement is guaranteed. For this reason, and […]
At MRH Law, we know that an accident can change your life in an instant. Medical bills, lost wages, and stress can quickly pile up, leaving you unsure of where to turn. That’s why working with a trusted Kansas City personal injury attorney is so important. Our team is dedicated to protecting your rights, handling […]
A personal injury lawyer represents people who have been injured because of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. A personal injury lawyer can investigate what happened, handle communications with insurance companies and opposing counsel, pursue compensation for your losses, and prepare your case for trial when necessary. If you’re wondering whether there is a difference between […]
Is it worth hiring a personal injury attorney? Short answer: Yes! It’s hard to believe, but the insurance company is not on your side. They are seeking to pay you as little as possible to keep their profits high. If you don’t hire a personal injury attorney you are entering the game at a significant […]
Selecting a personal injury attorney is a personal choice. You will be working in collaboration with your attorney so you want to ensure you feel comfortable asking them questions, sharing your story, plus trust that they will advocate on your behalf. Many personal injury law firms will take on a very heavy case load and […]
One of the top questions we get is: how much do personal injury attorneys charge? Most personal injury attorneys, including those at MRH Law, work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid when they win or settle your injury case. The fee is usually a percentage of the total compensation awarded. Our […]
Why the End of the Year is Ideal for Settling Personal Injury Cases Happy Holidays! It’s a busy time of year for most people. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, things can get a little crazy. This is especially true for most personal injury law firms. This is because the end of the year is a usually […]
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 […]
We’ve been Kansas City personal injury lawyers for many years, and we’ve learned how to drive up the value of our cases. One of the best ways to do that is to never miss or cancel a doctor appointment or therapy session. Here’s why. AVOID DELAYS Missing appointments creates significant delays with your case. It’s […]
At Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott, our objective is to maximize our client’s recovery. Sometimes that means we have to go to trial, despite the risks. But ideally, a personal injury case will settle before trial in order to avoid the time, expense, and risk of losing or getting less than the current settlement offer. However, that sometimes doesn’t […]
Summary: Claims to the Missouri Tort Victims’ Compensation Fund have increased significantly in recent years, driven by more situations where injury victims cannot fully recover from the at-fault party. While the Fund provides an important safety net, rising claim volume and funding limitations may affect how much compensation victims ultimately receive. What Is the Missouri […]
A common question we get from potential new clients is “Do I have a case?” I have been handling personal injury cases in the Kansas City area for almost 20 years and here are some of the basic requirements of a personal injury case. Liability: Someone Must Be at Fault First, there must be liability, or wrongdoing. Someone […]
A bill has been filed in Missouri’s Legislature to shorten the statute of limitations for personal injury cases. The statute of limitations law determines how long you have to take legal action and file a personal injury case. Once it’s passed, you are forever barred from making a recovery for your injuries in a personal […]
A common question we get from current and potential clients is, “What’s my case worth?” I’ve written before about how we, as personal injury lawyers, evaluate cases. I thought, in this blog, I would write about how an insurance company evaluates a case. It is typically an insurance company who pays a settlement or judgment. […]
Summary: The Missouri Tort Victims’ Compensation Fund is a state-created fund that helps certain injury victims recover compensation when the at-fault party cannot fully pay. It is funded in part by punitive damage awards and is designed to provide financial recovery when traditional sources like insurance or personal assets are unavailable or insufficient. Why Was […]
Most personal injury cases settle before trial. This avoids the uncertainty of a jury trial and saves time and money. A popular method of settling personal injury cases is through mediation. In this blog, I’ll give a brief overview of personal injury mediations. A mediation is non-binding.The first important thing to know is that a […]
In case you missed Part 1 of this blog post series (you can also check out Part 2 and Part 3), I’ve been enjoying Marvel Studios’ new show She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. The show is similar to Law and Order, but with superheroes. I’ve always wondered what it would be like, in personal injury law, if the events of superhero […]
In this installment of my superhero personal injury law blog, I’ll delve into some of the problems with Joe Schmoe’s personal injury case against Emil Blonsky. In the last blog, I wrote about some of the possible causes of action stemming from Mr. Blonsky shoving a car into Mr. Schmoe as he raced to attack the Hulk. […]
Last week, I started a blog series inspired by the new Marvel show She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (check out that blog here). The series will explore what a personal injury case might look like if it involved the super-powered beings and events from Marvel’s cinematic universe. Specifically, I will be exploring the imaginary potential case of a […]
As a life-long comic book reader and 18-year personal injury lawyer in Kansas City, I’ve been loving Marvel Studios’ new television show She-Hulk: Attorney at Law on Disney Plus. The show is similar to legal procedurals like Law and Order, but with superheroes. I’ve always wondered what it would be like, in the personal injury field, if the events […]
About a week ago, many news outlets reported on the seemingly inadvertent disclosure of Alex Jones’ entire phone records and data in a defamation case against him. Having litigated personal injury lawsuits for almost 18 years, I have had this happen many times (thankfully I’ve been on the receiving end, rather than the other way […]
As personal injury attorneys handling cases in the Kansas City metro for over 15 years, we have filed and litigated many lawsuits. Although we try to give each case the chance of settling before we sue someone, filing suit is sometimes inevitable in personal injury cases. Here is a brief overview of what goes into […]
Acts of negligence can cause serious injuries and damages. A major car crash can leave someone hospitalized for months with severe, life-changing injuries. These injuries cause all kinds of disruptions in our lives, affecting our ability to work and make money, and our time outside of work. We’ve been handling personal injury cases in Missouri for over […]
One of the most important tasks at the beginning of any personal injury case is to preserve as much evidence as possible. Having practiced personal injury cases in Kansas City for over 15 years, I’ve seen firsthand how important preserving evidence can be. Cases can be won or lost by it. Here are some of […]
As personal injury attorneys in Kansas City, we must often go to court for our clients. When that happens, who you get as a judge can have a significant effect on how much compensation you get. Here are three of the reasons why: 1. They control the evidence. Although it is ultimately up to a jury to […]
By Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott | February 28, 2022 My law partner Brian Russell sent me an article recently about a study finding that “participants who felt invalidated in their pain experienced greater shame, and in turn, greater symptoms of depression.” This is of great importance for us because in all the years we’ve been exclusively handling personal injury cases, it happens in every […]
In my 18 years of practicing law, I have had the honor to represent many minors in personal injury cases. Cases involving minors are often the most tragic because of their age, how long they’ll have to live with their injuries, and the traumatic effect the injuries have on their mental health. In addition to the many […]
That depends. I know this is a typical lawyer answer, but the decision on when to hire a lawyer when you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s negligence depends on several things. As personal injury lawyers handling cases for over fifteen years, here are a few things that may tell you it’s time to lawyer […]
We are personal injury lawyers who handle cases in Missouri and Kansas and have tried and handled cases in both states. In both states, the location of your injury can greatly affect the value of your personal injury case. This is because generally, personal injury cases must be tried at the courthouse in the circuit […]
In our 15-plus years of experience handling personal injury cases in the Kansas City area, we have seen negligence in many forms from our government. Whether it be a car crash or broken sidewalk, our government is just as apt to commit negligence as any other private citizen, organization, or business. However, there are a […]
As personal injury lawyers practicing in the Kansas City area for many years, we have, unfortunately, handled many cases where the victim was a minor. When the plaintiff in a personal injury case is a minor, there are certain requirements that must be followed to get compensation. Here are some of the things one must […]
Personal injury cases are the only type of cases we handle, and some of our lawyers have been handling them for over 15 years. Needless to say, we have a lot of experience in getting money compensation for our cases. Although some cases ultimately need to get tried to a jury, the vast majority are […]
As Kansas City personal injury lawyers handling cases for injured clients for over ten years, we’ve developed several tips and pointers for our clients who are still feeling the effects of their injuries. These tips help increase the validity of our clients’ injuries and help make their cases better. Here are a few of the […]
As personal injury lawyers in Missouri, we have to decide what our client’s cases are worth. When we do this, we take into account several factors. One of those factors is the level or degree of the defendant’s wrongdoing. Under the law, the amount of money compensation you get in a personal injury case is […]
If you’re comparing federal jury duty vs. state jury duty, the bigger question in a personal injury case is often which court has jurisdiction and how the differences between federal and state courts could affect your case. Federal courts have limited jurisdiction, while most personal injury cases are handled in state court. At MRH Injury […]
A judge has a tremendous impact on a personal injury jury trial. She or he can drastically alter the odds of winning a case. As personal injury lawyers in Missouri, we litigate and try a lot of personal injury cases. We, therefore, try our best to understand who the judge is in our cases and […]
As a personal injury attorney in the Kansas City area, we have many cases on file in the various courthouses around town. Unfortunately, the coronavirus has put most personal injury trials on hold and clients are having to wait even longer to get their day in court. Since when a courthouse resumes trials varies depending […]
As a Kansas City personal injury attorney with over 16 years’ worth of experience, I often get calls from potential clients who have handled their claim for money compensation on their own. They’re calling to find out if the offer is fair so they can decide whether to hire a lawyer or take the offer […]
For the most part, the amount of money you get in a personal injury lawsuit is related to how hurt you are and your level of damages. This is why its called compensation; the money makes up for the loss you suffered because of someone else’s negligence. As such, the more hurt you are and […]
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, legislatures across the country are considering bills to give legal immunity to businesses and people against claims of infection. As a Kansas City personal injury lawyer, I’ve dealt with various legal immunities plenty of times. I’m surprised how often people misunderstand exactly what legal immunity means. I’d therefore […]
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