Injury Blog

How Do Car Accident Lawyers Get Paid? March 20, 2023

A common question I get from potential car accident clients is, "how do car accident lawyers get paid?” Many of our cases are car crash cases and we have been handling crash cases in Missouri and ...

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Bill Threatens to Shorten Missouri’s Statute of Limitations March 13, 2023

A bill has been filed in Missouri’s Legislature to shorten the statute of limitations for personal injury cases. The statute of limitations determines how long you have to file a personal injury case. ...

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What’s Your Case Worth to an Insurance Company March 8, 2023

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 ...

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An Overview of Missouri Tort Victims' Compensation Fund February 27, 2023

In 1965, the Missouri Legislature created the “Tort Victims' Compensation Fund” . According to the Missouri Supreme Court, the purpose of the Fund is to “create a fund to compensate certain tort ...

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The 3 Most Common Types of Premises Liability Cases February 13, 2023

We are personal injury lawyers in the Kansas City area and have been handling premises liability cases for 15 years. We’ve handled and investigated many different types of premises liability cases. A ...

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Why You Should Hire a Lawyer in a Car Crash January 26, 2023

As a personal injury lawyer handling car crash cases in Missouri and Kansas for over 16 years, I get a lot of common questions from potential crash clients. The most common is whether she or he should ...

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Options for Money Compensation from Crashes at Dangerous Intersections January 18, 2023

NPR published a story recently about the most dangerous intersections in Kansas City . The article mentions several intersections throughout Kansas City and notes the high number of the pedestrian, ...

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Premises Liability for Delivery Drivers December 2, 2022

Holidays are in full swing, which means package deliveries are up across the country. This also increases the chances of delivery drivers getting hurt making these deliveries. As a personal injury ...

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How to Protect Yourself in These Dangerous Intersections in Kansas City November 21, 2022

The Kansas City Star recently published an article with the ten most dangerous streets for pedestrians and bike riders. These streets include Independence Ave in Kansas City, 39th Street, Prospect ...

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Winter Weather Injuries: Falling on Snow or Ice November 20, 2022

Winter is coming to Kansas City. That means the holidays, time off with family and friends, and the New Year are just around the corner. It also means the cold, frigid Kansas City weather is settling ...

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Premises Liability: Special Rules with Snow and Ice Cases November 18, 2022

As frigid Kansas City weather settles into the metro, the threat of snow, sleet, and ice is imminent. Here, we discuss winter weather injuries and when an injured person has a viable personal injury ...

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Super Lawyers 2022 Recognition: Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell November 16, 2022

We are proud to announce that Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell have been honored as Super Lawyers again for 2022. Matt Meyerkord: Personal Injury Super Lawyer Marking one decade of ...

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Mediation in Personal Injury Cases November 16, 2022

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 ...

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Superhero Personal Injury Law: Part 4 November 1, 2022

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 ...

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Superhero Personal Injury Law: Part 3 September 20, 2022

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 ...

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Superhero Personal Injury Law: Part 2 September 13, 2022

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 ...

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Vote for Us: Best Law Firm in KC September 3, 2022

Wow! Thanks to your nominations, we have been nominated for Best Law Firm in Kansas City in The Pitch’s Best of KC 2022. The ballot only includes the five law firms with the most nominations, and ...

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Superhero Personal Injury Law: Part 1 August 30, 2022

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 ...

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Disclosure in Personal Injury Lawsuits August 25, 2022

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 ...

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The 3 Parts of a Personal Injury Lawsuit August 17, 2022

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 ...

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What Constitutes Damages in Missouri Personal Injury Cases July 29, 2022

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 ...

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Tips for Evidence Preservation July 8, 2022

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 ...

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Legal Resources for Amtrak Crash Victims July 1, 2022

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. ...

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Premises Liability Cases: 3 Best Pieces of Evidence June 10, 2022

As personal injury lawyers in Kansas City, we have handled hundreds of premises liability cases. Here are three of the best pieces of evidence we have found throughout the years. These facts turned ...

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What To Do If You’ve Lost a Loved One in a Car Crash May 25, 2022

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 ...

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Three Factors that Improve Motorcycle Personal Injury Cases May 16, 2022

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, so I thought I’d write a blog on motorcycle personal injury cases. Specifically, I’d like to tell you about three factors I have seen that make motorcycle ...

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Attorney Nick Hergott Featured on the KCMBA Podcast May 12, 2022

Attorney Nick Hergott was recently featured on the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association’s podcast, “In Re KCMBA”. Nick got the opportunity to share his background and his role as the president of ...

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3 Ways a Judge Impacts the Value of a Personal Injury Case May 5, 2022

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 ...

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Signs of a Good Premises Liability Case April 29, 2022

I’ve practiced personal injury law in Kansas City for over a decade and have handled hundreds of premises liability cases. A common question I get from potential slip or trip and fall clients is do I ...

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Proving Defendant’s Negligence in a Crash Case April 19, 2022

In response to the alarming increase in traffic fatalities , the Kansas City Police Department announced it will be stepping up enforcement in high crash areas this weekend. This will no doubt help ...

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Work Zone Crashes in Kansas City April 12, 2022

I saw a news flash recently from the Missouri Department of Transportation that this week is Work Zone Awareness Week . According to their website, “National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an ...

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Tips if You’ve Lost a Loved One In a Traffic Fatality in Kansas City March 31, 2022

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 ...

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Tips for Navigating KC Deadliest Intersections March 7, 2022

The KC Star recently published an article about the 13 deadliest intersections in Kansas City . The intersections include Bruce R. Watkins Drive and Gregory Boulevard and the Three Trails Crossings, ...

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Insurance Carriers Attempt to Invalidate Plaintiff’s Pain 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 ...

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Nick Hergott Selected as President of the KCMBA Solo and Small Firm Section February 24, 2022

We are proud to announce that our very own Nick Hergott was recently selected as the President of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Solo Practitioner/Small Firm Section! “The Solo ...

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Discovery: Personal Injury Settlements for Minors February 21, 2022

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 ...

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Injured at a Store? The Importance of Incident Reports February 9, 2022

As personal injury lawyers handling premises liability cases in the Kansas City area, one of the most important pieces of evidence are incident reports. Most stores or other businesses open to the ...

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Discovery: The Biggest Battle in Cases Against Corporate Defendants 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 ...

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Heat Map of Crashes in KC January 18, 2022

The City of Kansas City has an online heat map of intersections with the most crashes . The map uses crash data from the City, so its accuracy is as good as the data that goes in. Regardless of the ...

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More Trials Cancelled in Kansas City January 10, 2022

The Jackson County Circuit Court recently cancelled jury trials for the weeks of January 10 and 18 due to the increased spread of the coronavirus. Early in the pandemic, the court established ...

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Holiday Driving Tips December 17, 2021

We’re currently in the thick of the holiday season. Thanksgiving was last month and Christmas is right around the corner. In Kansas City, the roads are full of students home for the holidays, people ...

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Camel Bite Cases December 10, 2021

It was recently reported that a camel was on the loose in Bonner Springs, Kansas. The article noted that police and animal control officers followed the camel through a golf course, along K7 Highway, ...

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When You Should Hire a Lawyer November 26, 2021

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 ...

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How the Location of Your Injury Affects Your Personal Injury Case November 19, 2021

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 ...

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Keys to a Successful Personal Injury Case Against the Government November 12, 2021

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 ...

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Why Slip or Trip and Fall Cases are Good Cases November 5, 2021

For some reason, many people have come to view slip or trip and fall cases as bad, low-value cases. We have been handling these cases for over 15 years and have found that they are actually very good ...

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Proud to Collect Bears for KCPA’s Bears on Patrol Initiative October 29, 2021

Every year, the Kansas City Paralegal Association partners with the Kansas City Police Department to collect stuffed animals for their Bears on Patrol program. The Kansas City Police Department ...

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Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell All Recognized by Super Lawyers October 22, 2021

We are proud to announce that Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell have been recognized as Super Lawyers for 2021. Matt Meyerkord: Personal Injury Super Lawyer Matt was recognized as a ...

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Personal Injury Cases for Minors October 15, 2021

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 ...

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Homeowner’s Liability in Dog Bite Cases October 8, 2021

As Kansas City personal injury attorneys, we have handled many dog bite cases. One question that often comes up when visiting with potential clients with dog bite cases is what responsibility a ...

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The Most Common Type of Hazard in Premises Liability Cases October 1, 2021

We are personal injury lawyers in Kansas City and have come to understand certain types of cases throughout our combined 40 plus years of experience. One of those types of cases is premises liability. ...

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Profits Over Safety 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 ...

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Vote for Us: Best Law Firm in KC September 1, 2021

Here we go again! Thanks to your nominations, we made it onto the Pitch’s Best of KC 2021 ballot! The Pitch received 54,683 nominations from over 12,000 people, making this the biggest nominations ...

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Resolving an Injury Case before Trial August 27, 2021

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 ...

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Pro Tips for Doctor’s Appointments in Personal Injury Cases August 20, 2021

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 ...

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What is the value of my personal injury case? August 13, 2021

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 ...

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Navigating a Bus Crash Case July 23, 2021

Bus crash cases are not your run-of-the-mill car crash cases. Yes, there are similarities, but there are special rules and regulations that apply only to bus crash cases. Furthermore, there’s ...

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The Difference Between Missouri State Courts and Federal Courts in Personal Injury Cases July 16, 2021

As personal injury lawyers handling cases on both sides of the state line in Kansas City, we have a lot of experience litigating cases in court. Most of our lawsuits are handled at the state court ...

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Proving Notice of a Defect in Slip and Fall Cases Against Businesses July 9, 2021

One of the keys to winning a slip or trip and fall case is showing that the defendant knew, or should have known, about the defect that made you fall. This can be difficult in cases against a business ...

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Nominate Meyerkord, Russell and Hergott July 7, 2021

Nominate Us: Aiming to Win Best Law Firm (Again!) Last year we won The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City Best Law Firm thanks to all your nominations and votes. To honor our clients and the work we’ve done ...

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How to Protect Yourself from the Increase in Traffic Crashes in Kansas City June 25, 2021

An article on Fox 4 News’ website discusses a report from the KCPD that shows a 12% increase in traffic crashes from last year. The article includes a quote from Sgt. Bill Mahoney, supervisor for ...

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“Dog Bite” Cases that Don’t Require a Dog Bite June 11, 2021

Most people think a personal injury case involving a dog must mean the dog bit someone. However, in our experience handling such cases for over fifteen years in Missouri and Kansas, not all “dog bite” ...

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Celebrating Our 7th Anniversary June 4, 2021

This May we celebrated 7 years as Meyerkord, Russell, and Hergott. Although this past year presented unique challenges, we remain grateful for your support in allowing us to do what we love. Thank You ...

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Random Tips for Car Crash Cases May 28, 2021

As personal injury lawyers in the Kansas City area, we handle a lot of car crash cases in our firm. Over the years, we’ve developed tips and tricks that we use to help increase the value of these ...

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Is Zooming While Driving Negligence in Missouri? May 7, 2021

An Ohio senator made headlines this week when he was caught Zooming while driving during a committee meeting . He tried to hide the fact he was driving by changing his background to a picture of his ...

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Work Zone Crashes and Your Personal Injury Case April 30, 2021

Last week week was National Work Zone Awareness Week. According to its website, “National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season [that] ...

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The Strengths of Slip and Trip or Slip and Fall Cases April 23, 2021

We handle many premises liability cases in the Kansas City region. These cases primarily involve slip or trip and falls. In my experience, these types of cases get a bad rap amongst personal injury ...

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Types of Claims in Pedestrian Crash Cases April 16, 2021

As Kansas City personal injury lawyers, we handle a lot of pedestrian car crash cases. There are many types of claims that can be made against a negligent driver who hits a pedestrian. In this blog, ...

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How to Determine if a Business has a Crime Problem March 19, 2021

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 ...

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3 Most Common Places for Crime Victim Cases March 5, 2021

Over the years, our personal injury firm has handled many crime victim cases. These are premises liability cases against a property owner when the property has a crime problem or the owner knew about ...

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Bus Accidents and the Law February 26, 2021

As a personal injury law firm in Missouri and Kansas, we have handled several bus accident cases. These can be devastating collisions because the victims are often children. Even when the collision ...

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The Importance of Leash Laws in Dog Bite Cases February 19, 2021

As personal injury lawyers, our firm has handled many dog bite cases and we get calls and contacts about dog bite cases frequently. One of the questions we always ask a potential client with a dog ...

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A Sexual Abuse Case is a Crime Victim Case February 12, 2021

Crime victim cases are similar to premises liability cases in that they require property owners to address dangers to visitors. Just like a store must clean water off the floor within a reasonable ...

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Coronavirus Pandemic and KC Jury Trials Update February 5, 2021

Since our law firm exclusively handles personal injury cases in Missouri and Kansas, we sometimes have to take our cases to trial to get full and fair money compensation to our clients. Because of ...

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Independence Center Mall Shootings and Personal Injury Law January 29, 2021

The Independence Center mall made headlines recently for a shooting that occurred there earlier this month. As a personal injury lawyer in Missouri who has handled many crime victim cases, I’d like to ...

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Kansas City’s Leash Laws and Pigs January 22, 2021

As a personal injury lawyer in Kansas City, we handle many dog bite cases. Because of this, we have become intimately familiar with the city’s leash laws. Under the doctrine of negligence per se, dog ...

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Hit-and-Run Car Crashes in KC January 15, 2021

As personal injury attorneys in Kansas City, we handle a lot of car crash cases. Oftentimes when people get hit by a careless driver, that driver flees the scene, or the driver stays but reveals that ...

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3 Ways to Maximize your Recovery in a Dog Bite Case December 21, 2020

As personal injury lawyers in Kansas City, our firm handles many dog bite injury cases. Over the years, we’ve developed ways to increase our clients’ recoveries in these cases. Here are a few things ...

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Three Most Common Allegations in Crash Cases December 14, 2020

Missouri has a list of jury instructions that contain the most common allegations of negligence in various types of personal injury cases. For car crash cases, the list includes several acts of ...

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Three Common Problems with Dog Bite Cases December 10, 2020

Dog bite cases are generally pretty straightforward. Generally speaking, if you get bit by someone else’s dog, they are responsible for the injuries and damages. This is because state and local laws ...

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Matt Meyerkord, Brian Russell and Nick Hergott All Recognized by Super Lawyers November 20, 2020

Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott is thrilled to announce that Matt Meyerkord, Brian Russell and Nick Hergott have been selected for 2020 recognition by Super Lawyers. Matt was recognized as Personal ...

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How Judges Are Picked in Missouri November 16, 2020

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 ...

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Status of Jury Trials in the KC Area November 10, 2020

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 ...

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Is Your Settlement Offer Fair? November 3, 2020

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 ...

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Meyerkord Russell & Hergott Named Best Law Firm in The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City 2020 October 30, 2020

It's official – we won! Thanks to your votes, Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott has been named Best Law Firm in The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City 2020 ! It was an honor to be chosen as one of the top five ...

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Two Limitations That Can Affect Your Compensation October 27, 2020

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 ...

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What Legal Immunity Really Means October 19, 2020

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 trial lawyer ...

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Fatal Car Crashes on the Rise in Kansas City October 12, 2020

The Kansas City Police Department recently tweeted that as of October 5, 2020, there has been a 54% increase in the number of people killed in car crashes since last year. This is a staggering ...

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How We Protect You from Frivolous Defenses October 5, 2020

Frivolous is a word too often attributed to personal injury lawsuits. Many people believe our nation has too many lawsuits and believe that most of the cases that are filed are frivolous. In my ...

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Attorney Nick Hergott Selected as President-Elect for KCMBA Committee September 30, 2020

Attorney Nick Hergott has recently been selected as the 2021 President-Elect for the Kansas City Metropolitan Board Association Solo Practitioner/Small Firm Section Committee. "The KCMBA is a great ...

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Hyundai Shouldn’t Normalize Distracted Driving September 30, 2020

Hyundai released a new advertisement showcasing its lane departure technology by depicting a driver drifting over a lane because she was distracted by her phone. As a personal injury lawyer who ...

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Seeing a Doctor for Your Injuries? Keep These 3 Things in Mind September 8, 2020

When you are hurt because of someone else’s negligence and are making a claim for money compensation, you bear the burden to show the nature and extent of your injuries. The most common way we show ...

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Vote For Us For Best Law Firm: The Pitch’s Best Of KC September 2, 2020

Thanks to your nominations, we made it on The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City 2020 ballot, Kansas City’s longest running Best of KC! The ballot only includes the five law firms who received the most ...

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Driving in Missouri Requires the Highest Degree of Care August 28, 2020

In most Missouri personal injury cases, the defendant is negligent if he or she failed to use ordinary care. This means the defendant should have done what an ordinarily careful person would do under ...

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#JustDriveKC: 17% Increase in Missouri Traffic Deaths from Last Year August 20, 2020

KMBC recently reported that highway traffic deaths are up nearly 20% from last year . The article quotes Sgt. Andy Bell from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, who understandably expresses frustration ...

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Your Case Settled: Now What? August 11, 2020

There’s generally a sense of relief when a case settles. You no longer have to worry about a trial and what a jury might do with your case and generally speaking, there’s not much left you need to do. ...

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Compensation for Victims of Violent Crime July 31, 2020

Kansas City is currently seeing the highest murder rate in its history. As of July 30, there have been 110 homicides in Kansas City , according to the Kansas City Police Department. As of June 30, the ...

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Are You Getting a Fair Offer from the Insurance Company? July 27, 2020

As a Kansas City personal injury lawyer practicing in the area for over 10 years, I’ve received a lot of calls from people asking whether they should take the insurance company’s settlement offer or ...

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In a Car Crash? | 3 Considerations For Filing a Claim July 24, 2020

Many people who have been in a car crash struggle with whether to make a claim for money compensation. Understandably so. They may be worried that they will be seen as making a frivolous claim or ...

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Get Your Missouri Ballot Notarized for Free At Our Office July 21, 2020

Free Mail-In and Absentee Ballot Notary During the August primary and November general elections in 2020, Missouri voters are eligible to cast ballots by mail with notarization of the ballot envelope. ...

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Celebrating our 6th Anniversary with a Donation to Miracle of Innocence July 13, 2020

This year we celebrate the 6 th anniversary of the founding of Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott. Normally, we’d celebrate by throwing a party or sending out gifts to close friends and colleagues. But this ...

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Medical Care Options When You Don’t Have Health Insurance June 29, 2020

As personal injury lawyers handling cases in the Kansas City area, we’re often asked how someone can get medical care if they’re hurt in a car crash or other personal injury incident, and who will pay ...

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The 3 Parts of a Personal Injury Petition June 22, 2020

It’s our policy to give every case one chance of settling before we have to file suit. When a personal injury case doesn’t settle pre-suit, we have to file a petition. A petition starts the lawsuit. ...

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Getting Back to Normal After the Coronavirus Lockdown June 15, 2020

The lock-down for the Coronavirus pandemic is gradually being lifted and life is getting back to normal (for the most part). At our office, we’re back at full strength (although still following local ...

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3 Tips to Increase the Value of Your Personal Injury Case June 8, 2020

You’ve been hurt by someone else’s negligence and are seeking money compensation from her, his, or its insurance company. Much of what will be used to prove the other side’s negligence and your ...

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When Will Jury Trials Resume in Missouri? May 29, 2020

The Missouri Supreme Court’s most recent order for reopening the courthouses took effect on May 16, 2020. As its own branch of government, the Missouri Supreme Court controls the courthouses and ...

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Celebrating 6 Years This May May 18, 2020

May 2020 marks our 6 th anniversary! While this year is a bit (ok, a lot!) different than most, we are still celebrating and want to thank our friends, family, colleagues, and most of all, our ...

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Motorcycle Safety During a Pandemic May 15, 2020

Motorcycle Safety During a Pandemic. Those are words I never imagined typing. But here we are. May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month . Right now in Kansas City, the weather is getting ...

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Slow Down, Missouri: A 52% Increase in 26+ mph Speeding Tickets May 11, 2020

Current times are stressful. I recently wrote about the stress of the pandemic, how it’s causing many people to drive unsafely, and how you can drive defensively to stay safe. Today, we have even more ...

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3 Tips to Stay Safe While Driving in the Time of Coronavirus April 24, 2020

The Kansas City area is on lockdown right now because of the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of Kansas Citians are out of work and forced to stay home. People still need to drive, however, to pick up ...

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Support Local: Lunch in Kansas City's River Market April 20, 2020

Although we are working from home, myself and my partners are still trekking to the office once or twice a week for a few hours. This gives me a break from homeschooling my kids and lets me scan in ...

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Insurance Companies & Coronavirus: Now is the Time to Make a Claim April 14, 2020

Insurance companies make money by investing your premiums in the open market. When you pay a monthly premium, the insurance company can then use that money to grow more money by investing it. But they ...

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You Can Still Bring Us Your Case During the Coronavirus Lockdown April 10, 2020

Despite the ongoing lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, life continues. People are still out in the world, driving around and interacting with one another (although, hopefully, at a safe ...

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Coronavirus and Personal Injury Law March 16, 2020

Personal injury cases revolve around some kind of wrongdoing. Someone must have done something wrong or broken some kind of rule and caused you harm in order to get money compensation. These rules are ...

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Missouri House Passes Stricter Punitive Damages Bill March 4, 2020

The Missouri House of Representatives just passed a bill making it harder to get punitive damages in personal injury lawsuits. As a Kansas City personal injury lawyer handling plenty of cases where ...

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The Rules of the Road and Car Crashes in Missouri February 21, 2020

Missouri Rules of the Road As a Kansas City personal injury lawyer, I vet a lot of potential car crash cases. One of the first things I look into is whether any of Missouri’s rules of the road were ...

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Finally a Law Banning Texting While Driving in KC (Hopefully) February 3, 2020

The Kansas City Star Editorial Board wrote a piece recently praising an ordinance proposed to ban texting while driving in Kansas City. The board points out, as I did in a recent blog post , that ...

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3 Winter Driving Tips from a Personal Injury Lawyer January 20, 2020

As I’m writing this, its nasty outside! School was cancelled last night even before a drop of freezing rain came down today. That’s because what the weather brought us today was a sheet of ice. It’s ...

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Looking for A New Year's Resolution? Make it No Phones While Driving January 13, 2020

Happy New Year! Congratulations on making it to 20’s. With the new year and new decade comes the traditional new year’s resolution. This time around, to celebrate the beginning of a new decade, I ...

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How Long Will My Personal Injury Case Take November 26, 2019

As a Kansas City personal injury lawyer, one of the most common questions potential new clients ask is, “How long will my case take?” Personal injury lawsuits can take anywhere from a few months to ...

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Icy Walkways and Premises Liability Cases November 21, 2019

Now that the winter cold is settling in, its time to talk about slippery walkways. We handle a large amount of slip and fall premises liability cases; in fact, our firm has received the largest ...

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Brian Russell and Nick Hergott Named 2019 Rising Stars by Super Lawyers November 15, 2019

Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott is pleased to announce that Brian Russell and Nick Hergott have been selected to the 2019 Missouri & Kansas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers . Brian was recognized as a ...

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Three Unique Challenges of Pedestrian Car Crash Cases November 4, 2019

McClatchey News recently reported on a rise in car-on-pedestrian accidents. As a Kansas City personal injury lawyer who handles pedestrian accident cases , I would like to share three of the unique ...

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Bears on Patrol Donations Support Kansas City Missouri Police Department October 17, 2019

The officers of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department are often faced with tough situations. When a child is involved, that tough situation can be heartbreaking. Offering comfort is a small act ...

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The Importance of Black Boxes in Car Crash Personal Injury Cases October 7, 2019

Most modern cars are equipped with black box-like devices called event data recorders or EDRs. These are similar to airplane black boxes in that they record information from the moments leading up to ...

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What We Look for in Our Personal Injury Clients September 24, 2019

Our clients are our most valuable asset. Of all the factors that go into the value of a personal injury case, I think the client is one of the biggest. With the same injuries, a likeable client will ...

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Thinking of Talking to a Lawyer About Your Injury – the Sooner the Better September 10, 2019

If you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s negligence and are considering talking to a lawyer about your case, it's better to do it sooner rather than later. Although the actual time limit to make ...

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Section 8 Housing Injuries Can Lead To Possible Claim for Compensation September 3, 2019

Federal law requires low-income housing properties be maintained in safe, decent, and sanitary conditions. However, section 8 landlords often fail in this duty because the lower their overhead, the ...

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Celebrating Five Years As Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott May 1, 2019

In 2014, Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott was founded when attorneys Matt Meyerkord, Brian Russell, and Nick Hergott joined forces. We realized the impact we could make on the lives of our clients and we ...

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Attorney Matt Meyerkord Recently Featured in Missouri Lawyers Weekly April 26, 2019

Personal injury attorney Matt Meyerkord was recently featured in Missouri Lawyers Weekly. His article, “Car-Crash Cases: How to Investigate Distracted Driving” takes a look at the distracted driving ...

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Kansas City Pedestrian-Car Crashes on the Rise April 22, 2019

In February, KSHB Kansas City reported on a rise of car-on-pedestrian crashes in the metropolitan area . Using information from the Kansas City Police Department, the article states there were 360 ...

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Distracted Driving: The Trouble with Texting April 16, 2019

Although the dangers of texting while driving have been well documented, a disturbing 77% of adults and 55% of teenagers say they can “ easily manage ” texting and driving. Unfortunately, even the ...

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Distracted Driving: The Hands-Free Myth April 8, 2019

In our connected society, people often use driving as a time to catch up on important calls or schedule appointments over the phone. For most Americans, the cell phone is more than just an auxiliary ...

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Distracted Driving: A Dangerous Habit April 2, 2019

Using technology is second nature to most of us. It’s integrated into every facet of our world, and we appreciate the way it enhances and enriches our lives on a daily basis. It’s so ingrained into ...

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Distracted Driving: A Devastating Epidemic March 25, 2019

Have you ever answered a phone call while driving? Looked up an address on your phone’s GPS after realizing you were lost? Answered a quick text from a friend on route to your destination? Most people ...

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Premises Liability and Building Codes: Use Common Sense January 7, 2019

Premises liability cases stem from an injury resulting from a dangerous condition on someone’s property. Those dangerous conditions can come in many forms, like water or ice on the floor, perpetrators ...

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Matt Meyerkord and Nick Hergott Recognized as Top Rated Lawyers November 15, 2018

Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott is pleased to announce that Matt Meyerkord and Nick Hergott have been named Top Rated Lawyers by Super Lawyers for 2018. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding ...

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Matt Meyerkord Wins Plaintiff Verdict in Hazardous Fall Case November 7, 2018

Meyerkord Russell & Hergott won a jury verdict for their plaintiff who was injured in a slip and fall accident in Kansas City, Missouri. A jury sided with the plaintiff, represented by Matt Meyerkord ...

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Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott Proud to Support Bears on Patrol November 2, 2018

For children experiencing traumatic situations, a furry friend to cuddle can make a world of difference. Bears on Patrol is a Kansas City Police Department program that provides a furry friend to ...

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Settlement Confidentiality: It's Up To You October 30, 2018

Settlement agreements are sometimes confidential, meaning some part of the deal cannot be disclosed or discussed. Most of the time confidentiality applies to the names of the parties to a settlement ...

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Thousands Are Dying In Semi Truck Crashes, Jury Trials Can Help October 2, 2018

A few weeks ago, the Kansas City Star published an editorial about the sharp rise in trucking collisions , both at home in Kansas City and across the US. The editorial did a good job recounting the ...

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Proud Supporters of the River Market Community Association July 6, 2018

Mark your calendars for the July River Market Community Association Summer BBQ! We're proud to sponsor this free community event that celebrates the vibrant neighborhood we call ours. Join us ...

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Incentivizing Attentive Driving and Punitive Damages June 20, 2018

Wired magazine published an article recently about patents applied for by Mazda to incentivize attentive driving. It describes a unique approach to the distracted driving problem. Where some car ...

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Celebrating Our 4th Anniversary as Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott May 8, 2018

In 2014, Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott was founded when Nick Hergott joined Brian Russell and Matt Meyerkord. Since then, we’ve worked hard to help our clients make right the wrong that’s been done to ...

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Study Shows Drivers Use Phones On More Than 1/3 of Trips April 20, 2018

Study Shows Drivers Use Phones On More Than 1/3 of Trips Yet another study was released with some pretty gloomy data on distracted driving. Everqoute, makers of a safe driving app called EverDrive, ...

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Considering Making a Claim for Compensation? Do it Now. April 9, 2018

If you’ve been hurt by someone else’s negligence and are considering making a claim for compensation, it is better to talk to a lawyer sooner rather than later. You may have years before your statute ...

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Crime-Ridden Gas Stations Must Compensate Crime Victims March 12, 2018

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 ...

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Traffic Fatalities in the United States Are on the Rise October 11, 2017

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 ...

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Underinsured Motorist Insurance (UIM) Stacking in Missouri & Kansas March 4, 2016

Underinsured Motorist insurance ( UIM ) pays for injuries, such as medical expenses, that result from an auto accident caused by a driver who has too little insurance to cover all of the injuries. The ...

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DOT Proposes Update to the NHTSA's Car Rating System January 29, 2016

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed several changes to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 5-Star Safety Rating system applied to new vehicles. Car buyers will now be ...

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Reggie Bush's Recovery Against St. Louis Will Be Capped November 9, 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 ...

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Businesses Aren't Required to Have Insurance November 5, 2015

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 ...

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Fitbit and Other Wearable Fitness Trackers in Personal Injury Cases August 21, 2015

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 ...

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Pool Safety June 12, 2015

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 ...

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Nick Hergott Receives the KCMBA's Young Lawyer of the Year Award May 18, 2015

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 ...

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Celebrating Our 1 Year Anniversary as Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott May 4, 2015

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 ...

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3 Interesting Facts About The Benefits of Roundabouts v. Stoplights March 30, 2015

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 ...

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2015 National Work Zone Awareness Week March 25, 2015

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 ...

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Do You Have Enough Insurance Coverage if You Are in a Car Accident? February 23, 2015

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 ...

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Trip and Falls from Kansas City Trolley Construction February 2, 2015

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 ...

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Streetcar and Trolley Injuries in Kansas City January 28, 2015

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 ...

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Falling Gas Prices Results in More Traffic Fatalities January 9, 2015

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 ...

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Missouri Workers' Compensation Awards Can Include Attorney's Fees and the Cost of the Entire Proceeding. January 7, 2015

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 ...

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Tis the Season for Danger December 7, 2014

Regardless of your reason to celebrate this season, your children will likely be inundated with toys and gifts that can potentially cause great harm. With the excitement of the holidays and opening ...

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Your Mugshot Online? New Missouri Law Allows Lawsuits Against Companies that Publish Mugshots and Ask for Money to Remove November 26, 2014

If you have ever been arrested, one of your first memories after your arrest is likely the police taking your mugshot. After some time, the charges were resolved – either they were dropped, you were ...

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Help! I've Fallen On Federal Property and I Can't Get Up; What Now? November 24, 2014

Can the federal government be sued when I am injured on federal property, at a federal facility or harmed by a federal employee who was acting within the scope of their federal employment? The answer ...

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Traffic Tickets in Car Accident Cases November 21, 2014

A common question in car accident cases is: "Does the fact that the negligent driver got a ticket make any difference?" If the other driver got a ticket, it could be used to strengthen your case. If, ...

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We Conduct Thorough Investigations October 17, 2014

At Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott, we give nearly every case one chance to settle out of court. In order to put our client's case in the best position to settle, or file suit if settlement doesn't ...

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Insurance Company's Promise to Pay Medical Care October 14, 2014

If you have been hurt because of someone else's negligence, you are typically responsible to pay for your medical care up front. After you have finished getting medical care, your personal injury ...

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New Law in Missouri Could Affect the Value of Your Car Accident Case June 13, 2014

The Missouri Legislature passed a law recently that could cut your compensation in car accident cases. The law, Mo. Rev. Stat. Section 303.390, says that if you do not have car insurance, you cannot ...

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Attorney Meyerkord Joins the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum June 11, 2014

One of our founders, Attorney Matthew Meyerkord, is very pleased to have been made a member of the professional group, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®. To qualify for membership requires a ...

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Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott Opens South Kansas City Office May 8, 2014

Our law firm, Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott, has just made it more convenient for injury victims in South Kansas City, Missouri to consult with high-quality legal counsel in their area. We have done ...

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Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott Welcomes a New Attorney May 5, 2014

We are pleased to announce that we have welcomed a new lawyer to our legal team—Attorney Nick Hergott. Due to this recent addition, we have changed our firm name from Meyerkord & Russell to Meyerkord, ...

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Pain & Suffering Not Recoverable in Workers' Comp Claims May 2, 2014

Generally speaking, when you get hurt at work, you're only choice is to file a workers' compensation claim. The law forbids cases against your employer for negligently causing you injuries. The upside ...

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Recovering Compensation for Future Medical Care April 25, 2014

In most personal injury cases in Missouri, we wait until our clients have been released from medical care before we try and settle their case. This is because it is easier to obtain compensation for ...

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Attorney Matthew Meyerkord Obtains $5M Settlement April 9, 2014

Missouri Lawyers Weekly just released an article on a major case victory obtained by Attorney Matt Meyerkord and two other lawyers he collaborated with. The article covered a case in which a family ...

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Attorney Meyerkord Listed in Super Lawyers® for 2013 December 10, 2013

Are you looking for a Kansas City personal injury lawyer who can provide you with high-caliber legal representation? Why not work with an attorney who has recognized by Super Lawyers® Magazine ? ...

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Holiday Driving: What You Should Know November 27, 2013

The holidays are upon us and people across the country are driving to relatives' houses or their vacation spots. The amount of traffic on our roads will greatly increase, as will the amount of ...

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Compensation for a Loss Requires Documentation November 15, 2013

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 ...

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The Economic Considerations for Personal Injury Cases October 9, 2013

There is an economic consideration that must go into every new case. This is true for both the potential lawyer and the potential client. Sometimes this consideration can seem cold and callous, but it ...

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The Workers' Compensation Claims Process in Missouri August 20, 2013

#1: Report an Injury or Illness to Your Employer Immediately After sustaining an injury on the job or coming down with an occupational illness during the scope of your employment, it is imperative ...

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How Social Media Could Impact Your Personal Injury Case August 12, 2013

In today's society, staying connected to friends through social media is an essential part of any daily routine. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find even one person in their twenties who ...

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If A Case Goes To Trial, The Defendant's Liability Insurance Carrier Hasn't Paid A Dime July 3, 2013

People often think that if a case goes to trial that the plaintiff already got money from the defendant's liability insurance carrier and that the plaintiff must be trying to squeeze more money from ...

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Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer When You'Re Injured In Missouri But From A Different State June 29, 2013

Personal injury accidents can happen any time. Unfortunately, they can also happen when visiting another state. When you're injured in a different state, you should hire a lawyer from the area where ...

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Attorney Brian Russell Settles Slip & Fall Case for $28,500.00 May 31, 2013

The legal team at Meyerkord & Russell is excited to announce that Attorney Brian C. Russell recently settled a case for $28,500.00. His client has been seriously injured after falling down the ...

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Attorney Matthew Meyerkord Selected for 2013 Super Lawyers® List May 24, 2013

Kansas City Personal Injury Attorney Matthew Meyerkord has recently been bestowed a major honor. He has been selected for inclusion in the 2013 Super Lawyers® list for Missouri and Kansas. Through his ...

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Short Time Limit for Slip and Fall Cases Against Cities May 21, 2013

Most Missouri slip and fall cases have 5 year statutes of limitations. This means that you have five years from the date of injury to make a claim against a property owner when you are injured because ...

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The Lawyer on the Other Side May 16, 2013

I've written plenty about representing injured victims in negligence cases and how our fee structure motivates us to maximize their recovery. But what about the lawyer for the wrongdoer? What's his or ...

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Attorney Meyerkord Settles Accident Claim for $25,750 May 13, 2013

The legal team at Meyerkord & Russell is pleased to announce that Attorney Matthew D. Meyerkord was recently successful in settling an accident claim for $25,750.00. His client had been injured while ...

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Brian Russell Settles Inadequate Security Case for $40,000 May 8, 2013

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 ...

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Insurance Company Fast-Ones, Part Two May 3, 2013

Health insurance companies have thousands of trial lawyers across the United States working for them for free, all at the expense of the lawyers' injured clients. Its highway robbery at the highest ...

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Attorney Brian Russell Settles Car Accident Case for $77,500 April 30, 2013

The legal team at Meyerkord & Russell is proud to announce that Attorney Brian C. Russell was recently successful in obtaining a $75,000.00 settlement on behalf of his client. The victim had been ...

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Meyerkord & Russell Welcomes Paralegal Abby N. Matteo April 29, 2013

Meyerkord & Russell is excited to announce that we have just welcomed a new paralegal, Abby N. Matteo , to the team. With an extensive background in the field of personal injury law, we believe that ...

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Insurance Company Fast-Ones April 26, 2013

When someone does something wrong and causes you harm and injury, you make a claim under that person's insurance policy to recover money as compensation for your losses. The most common example is in ...

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Site Inspections April 5, 2013

One of the most important aspects in premises liability or even product liability cases is a site inspection. This is when the place of injury or a product that injured someone is inspected after the ...

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Snow and Ice Problems at the 2013 Western Farm Show in Kansas City March 15, 2013

This year's Western Farm Show in Kansas City took place on February 22 to 24. Unfortunately, Kansas City saw record snow fall and freezing temperatures on the 21 st , rendering many of the parking ...

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Leave No Stone Unturned March 4, 2013

One thing we do in all of our cases is go out of our way to investigate our cases. In fact, finding new ways to gather information is one of my favorite parts of the practice. It prevents us from ...

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Don't Count Your Money Until the Check Clears February 5, 2013

This is a saying I've developed over the nearly ten years I've been practicing law. It's especially true in the personal injury field. It means your truly cannot rest easy and know your case is over ...

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Meyerkord & Russell Recover $1 Million in Their First Year January 31, 2013

Kansas City personal injury firm, Meyerkord & Russell, is pleased to have recovered over $1 million in damages during their first year of operation. Though their firm was recently established, they ...

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After Trial January 18, 2013

The trial of any personal injury case is typically the culmination of all the work that goes into the case. Trial is when the jury decides who is at fault for an injury accident, whether the injured ...

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Venue and Jurisdiction January 8, 2013

Two important concepts in any personal injury case are venue and jurisdiction. Often confused, these two items have a major impact on the value of your case. Here are the difference between the two ...

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Independent Medical Evaluations December 19, 2012

In most workers' compensation cases and in some personal injury cases, injured plaintiffs will undergo independent medical evaluations to determine various issues, including the extent of the ...

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Safety Equipment in Workers Compensation Claims December 12, 2012

There is a law within Missouri's workers' compensation statutes that gives employees a penalty in their comp claim if they failed to use a required safety device. The law says that if you are injured ...

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Attorney Meyerkord Included in the "Best of the Bar for 2012" November 23, 2012

Meyerkord & Russell is proud to announce that Attorney Matt Meyerkord was recently selected for inclusion in the Kansas City Business Journal's Best of the Bar for 2012. This will be the second year ...

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What a Jury Doesn't Hear November 20, 2012

The end of the road for any personal injury case is a jury trial. Jury trials are risky endeavors and both sides of a lawsuit often make every effort to settle a case without having to have a jury ...

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Why Does it Take So Long to Get to Trial? August 2, 2012

We make an effort in every personal injury case to settle before trial. But sometimes a case just can’t settle, most often because the negligent party or their insurance company is being unreasonable ...

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Tell Your Lawyer the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly June 1, 2012

One of the worst things that can happen in any personal injury case is that your lawyer discovers something that you didn’t tell him or her. Whether it be good or bad, the unknown is one of the worst ...

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The Difference Between Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Settlements April 23, 2012

Settling a workers’ compensation claim is unlike settling a personal injury case like a car accident or slip or trip and fall in many ways. Although both generally consist of an agreement by the ...

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Remington Firearms May Have a Defective Trigger April 18, 2012

NBC recently reported a story about defective triggers in Remington firearms. The defect causes the weapons to discharge when they are dropped or suffer some type of shock; even when the safety is ...

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Experts March 26, 2012

Sometimes personal injury cases require the use of experts to help prove a certain part of the case. For example, in a medical malpractice case, you need to hire a doctor to say the one you are suing ...

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Hiring a Lawyer March 5, 2012

There are many things you should consider when hiring a lawyer for your personal injury case. I'm going to list a few major things here, but this list is by no means exhaustive. This is because the ...

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Permanent Total Disability March 1, 2012

If you are hurt at work in Missouri and you have a major injury, you may be a candidate for a permanent total disability award in your Missouri workers' compensation claim. Missouri's comp system ...

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Your Right to Trial by Jury in Personal Injury Cases is Guaranteed by the Missouri Constitution February 14, 2012

Filing a personal injury case in court and trying to a jury is a constitutional right in the State of Missouri. Section 14 of the Bill of Right in the Missouri Constitution says, "That the courts of ...

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The Insurer-Insured Privilege - (A Reason to Talk to an Attorney Before You Talk to the Insurance Company) February 5, 2012

Oftentimes when we get a call about a new case, the potential client has already given a recorded statement to the potential defendant's insurance company. Cooperating with an insurance company is a ...

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Gathering Medical Records February 3, 2012

Personal injury cases can take a long time. I've blogged about it before, and it's always on my client's minds. One of the reasons why a personal injury case can take so long is because of the time it ...

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Why Unelected Judges Are a Good Thing January 24, 2012

Oftentimes you'll hear politicians rail against unelected judges and that there is a lack of accountability in the judicial system. However, these attacks miss the very purpose of the judiciary, which ...

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