Blog Posts in 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...