Summary: The loss of a loved one because of someone else’s negligence changes every aspect of a family’s life. While no settlement or verdict can replace that loss, experienced legal representation can help families pursue accountability, financial security, and justice. Here are several wrongful death case results obtained by Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott. Wrongful Death […]
Summary: Wrongful death claims differ from personal injury cases in who files the claim, the type of damages available, and the complexity of proving the case. While both rely on establishing negligence, wrongful death cases require a deeper investigation and a more strategic legal approach due to the life-altering consequences involved. When someone is seriously […]
Summary: The ultimate loss in one’s life is the death of a loved one. As Kansas City personal injury lawyers, we have handled many wrongful death cases. Each one is tragic and the losses are profound. Because of our experience handling wrongful death cases, we get a lot of potential clients with wrongful death cases. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration recently reported that in 2021, there was a 10.5% increase in traffic fatalities from the previous year. The NHTSA projects that an estimated 42,915 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes last year, compared to 38,824 from the year before. This is certainly a startling statistic and I’d like to […]
The Kansas City Police Department recently issued a press release outlining the unusually large amount of traffic fatalities so far in 2022. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 21 traffic fatalities, compared to 10 the previous year at the same time. The press release noted that the total number of traffic fatalities in 2021 […]
Traffic safety laws and initiatives have been aimed at reducing the number of accidents on U.S. roads for decades. However, recent studies have revealed a disturbing trend. The number of accident fatalities is increasing. According to a recent article published by Joan Lowy of The Associated Press, traffic fatalities have risen 5.6% from 2015 to 2016. A […]
In any personal injury case, be it a car accident, slip and fall, or any other kind of case, you are entitled to be compensated for all of your damages. This can include many kinds of loss like medical bills, wage loss, or property damage. However, the burden is on you as the injured party […]
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