Blog Posts in 2015

It was announced recently that Reggie Bush hired a lawyer and intends on suing the City of St. Louis for injuries his injuries when he slipped and fell at the Edward Jones Dome on November 1. Mr. Bush ...

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 ...

Nicole Black at Mycase.com blogged recently about information from wearable technology being used in legal cases. The blog can be found here. I'd like to expand on the potential of such technology ...

Pool season is here and with it the risks and dangers of swimming. Pool injuries are common, but those resulting from someone else's negligence should be preventable. Here are a few types of pool ...

We are proud to announce that partner Nick Hergot t has been recognized by the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA) as the Young Lawyer of the Year. About the KCMBA & Young Lawyer of the ...

Thank You for Your Support May 2015 marks our first anniversary as Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott. In 2014, Meyerkord & Russell joined forces with Hergott Law to better serve our clients and we've had a ...

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation there are approximately 5 million automobile accidents in the U.S. each year. Fortunately, only about 30% result in injury to the drivers or ...

Pay Attention in Work Zones or Pay the Price March 23, 2015 marks the beginning of the 2015 National Work Zone Awareness week, and the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to ...

Purchasing insurance for your vehicle can get complicated very quickly. In Missouri, you have various options. You can choose state minimum liability coverage providing $25,000.00 per ...

A few days ago we wrote about trolley injuries in Kansas City. I want to expand on that and address a particular area of concern that is plaguing Kansas City pedestrians right now. Anyone visiting ...

Streetcars and Trolleys are excellent forms of public transportation in sprawling urban environments. Many cities recognize the economic development this method of transportation provides, and now ...

NPR reported recently that a decrease in gas prices results in an increase in traffic fatalities. What should seem like a positive for most Americans has shown to be the ultimate loss for some. They ...

Workers' compensation claims can be drawn out and complicated, especially when parties fight over the percentage of disability. When an attorney files frivolous lawsuits and refuses to work toward ...