Missouri 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…
Read MoreRecent Fatal Car Accidents in Kansas City, Missouri
Our Kansas City wrongful death lawyers understand how completely devastating it is when any family member dies. It’s especially crushing when their death was preventable. Most car accidents are due to drivers who speed, drive while intoxicated or distracted, or fail to use proper caution. Please contact us as soon as possible if someone you…
Read MoreMissouri Dog Bite Lawsuit Guide: Your Legal Rights
When a person has been bitten by a dog as a result of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, they may be able to file a Missouri dog bite lawsuit to seek monetary compensation for the injuries and damages they’ve suffered. Dog attacks often leave victims with serious injuries, emotional trauma and costly medical bills. When…
Read MoreMissouri Rear-End Accident Settlement Amounts
Rear-end crashes are one of the most common types of car accidents we see in Missouri. Many of us tend to assume that these types of crashes may not result in serious damages or injuries. But, the reality is that a rear-end crash can cause serious injuries that result in costly medical treatment and chronic…
Read MoreVeteran Trial Lawyer Daniel A. Thomas Joins Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys
Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys is proud to announce that veteran trial lawyer Daniel A. Thomas has joined the firm. For more than two decades, Daniel has dedicated his legal career to representing individuals and families whose lives have been forever changed by catastrophic injuries, medical negligence, defective products, trucking accidents, nursing home abuse, and…
Read MoreMissouri Truck Accident Causes: Common Reasons Crashes Happen
When a truck and a smaller passenger vehicle collide, statistics show that almost every time, the occupants of the smaller vehicle suffer serious or deadly injuries. People in passenger vehicles are more vulnerable in these situations because commercial trucks are significantly larger and heavier. Missouri is also a major transportation corridor for goods moving across…
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