Who Pays When You Are a Passenger Injured in a Missouri Car Accident?
When you are a passenger who has been injured in a car accident, it’s a given that you were not driving either the vehicle that was hit or the one that caused the accident. But, even in this situation, determining who is liable and who should pay the damages can become complicated. In such situations,…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries From a Car Accident in Kansas City: Symptoms, Causes, and Your Rights
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when the brain is damaged by a sudden blow, jolt, or penetrating injury. Car accidents are among the leading causes of TBIs. If you or someone you love sustained a TBI in a Missouri or Kansas car accident caused by another driver, you can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost…
Read MoreDriver Crashes Into Tree Following Short Police Chase
Grandview, MO. police got more than they bargained for when they responded to an alarm at the Grandview Alternative Middle School early Saturday morning. Two men stopped and asked officers what was happening at the school. Police asked to see the driver’s licenses of both men, when the driver took off. Because he was traveling…
Read MoreHow Personal Injury Lawyers Find Additional Insurance After a Serious Accident
When you have just been overwhelmed by a serious or catastrophic injury in a car accident, finding out that a driver has only $100,000 in liability coverage can be a huge shock, and frankly, distressing to hear. Seriously injured victims are not only facing medical bills, but also lost income. Many may not be able…
Read MoreInjured in a Semi-Truck Crash in Kansas City? What You Need to Know.
If you’ve been hurt in a crash with a semi-truck, you may be able to recover compensation from more than just the driver. The trucking company, the truck’s owner, and others can all share liability, and applicable insurance may provide coverage. Big-rig crashes cause catastrophic injuries because of the sheer size and weight involved, and…
Read MoreMissouri Catastrophic Injury Settlements and Verdicts
Settlements in Missouri catastrophic injury cases could potentially reach seven or eight figures. This is especially true when an injury causes permanent disability, lifelong care, lost earning capacity and so on. But, it’s tough to predict an average settlement in such cases because they can vary quite a bit. Also, many settlements are confidential. The…
Read MoreResponsibility for Wrong-Way Accidents
There’s normally no excuse for driving in the wrong direction. In most cases, when an accident happens, the driver who was traveling the wrong way is responsible for the accident. Wrong-way driving is especially dangerous because the force of the collision is often very high. Other drivers may have few options, if any, to avoid…
Read MoreAvoiding Accidents in Kansas City’s Construction Zones
Kansas City, like many growing metropolises, is undergoing constant improvement. While great for our city, construction-zone work presents numerous challenges to safe driving. Although these projects are necessary, navigating them requires extra vigilance and awareness. Inattention or recklessness in construction zones can lead to serious accidents and injuries. The owners of the construction site and…
Read MoreHow to File a Personal Injury Claim in Missouri
The process of filing a personal injury claim in Missouri begins with the insurance company. In most cases, you don’t start off with a lawsuit but an insurance claim. You notify the insurance company, document your injuries, provide supporting documentation to substantiate your damages and negotiate a settlement. If the insurance company denies your claim…
Read MoreAverage Bus Accident Settlement in Missouri
The first thing we’ll tell you is that there is no reliable, statewide figure that exists, which can point to what your bus accident settlement in Missouri may be worth. This is because most settlements end up being confidential. The settlement values can also vary quite a bit depending on the facts of each bus…
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