Yes, Under Certain Circumstances Summary: Victims of assault may have a claim against an apartment complex if the property owner knew about criminal activity and failed to provide adequate security. This blog explains the key factors that affect security negligence claims, including prior crime, inadequate security measures, and the severity of injuries. I am a […]
Security negligence is complex, and preventable. When a property owner fails to provide adequate security and someone gets hurt, the law offers a path toward accountability and justice. As security negligence lawyers in Kansas City, we’ve handled cases where simple safety measures could have prevented life-changing injuries. In this article, we’ll break down how security […]
What to Do if Someone Physically Assaults You Injuries from assaults can be serious or fatal. When someone intentionally hits you or causes you harm, the injuries can range from concussions to broken bones to death. As a personal injury lawyer handling all types of assault claims in Kansas and Missouri, including sexual assault, I […]
The Kansas City Star recently published an article about the legal liability for Chiefs victory rally on February 14, 2024. The article discussed several options for victims of the shooting to get money compensation for their injuries. Although well-researched and with quotes from two of the best Kansas City personal injury lawyers, the article misses some […]
In a period of soaring rents and substandard housing, tenants in the United States are facing more difficulties than ever with their rentals. The Kansas City Star recently published an article detailing the troubles some Kansas City tenants are facing. When difficulties with your rental turn into injuries, you may be able to sue your landlord for […]
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 […]
The duty to protect customers from criminal acts arises out of notice. If the business knows or has reason to know that such acts are being committed or are reasonably likely to be committed in a particular area of the premises, then it must take reasonable steps to prevent that crime and protect its customers […]
Summary: Yes, you may be able to file a personal injury claim if you were injured because of unsafe conditions in Section 8 housing. Landlords who participate in federally assisted housing programs are generally required to maintain safe, decent, and sanitary properties, and they can be held responsible when negligence causes injuries to tenants or […]
The Kansas City Star recently published a story about “ugly” gas stations hurting neighborhoods. The article discusses how gas stations whose owners fail to maintain them in decent condition are causing problems for neighborhoods, including decreased property values and increased crime. The author suggests a number of solutions, including enlisting the help of neighborhood associations and reporting […]
Summary: Yes, a Section 8 housing property owner may be held responsible if unsafe conditions, negligent security, or property hazards cause someone to be injured. Like other property owners, Section 8 landlords have a responsibility to maintain safe premises and address known dangers. Key Takeaways What is Section 8 Housing? Section 8 housing is a […]
When you are in a wreck that involves property damage only, it usually is not economical to hire an attorney. You often would spend more money on the attorney to help you than that attorney can recover on your behalf. Further, there are many online resources that people can use to get the value of […]
Most slip and fall or trip and fall cases involve customers getting hurt in stores or other businesses because of something wrong with floors. If you go into a store or a business, it must get rid of dangers that can hurt you, barricade the area with the danger, or put up some kind of warning about the danger. […]
People are surprised to learn that many businesses do not have liability insurance. It happens more often than you would think. We’re asked to help someone who was injured because of a business’s negligence, only to find out the business does not have insurance to cover the loss. Unlike car insurance, there is no law […]
Meyerkord & Russell is proud to announce that Attorney Brian C. Russell was recently successful in settling yet another case. This time, he was hired to represent a client who had been robbed at gunpoint while visiting a gas station in Kansas City. She had been outside of the store with a friend when she […]
In Missouri, businesses must make their premises safe for their customers. They not only have to protect them from slipping and falling or tripping and falling, but also from crimes committed on their property. However, this duty only arises if there’s been enough prior crime to put them on notice that such instances are foreseeable. For example, if […]
There have been far too many stories in the news in the Kansas City area of violent crimes at convenience stores. I recently updated my Kansas City personal injury website and added a blog entry regarding security cases. As a Kansas City inadequate security lawyer, I make it my mission to force these store to own up to […]
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