Kansas and Missouri Injury Claims: Mistakes We See Most
More often than not, we see that people who have been injured in auto accidents or who have suffered trauma due to someone else’s negligence, try to handle insurance claims on their own. This is because they may believe that the process will be simple and straightforward. This approach is common especially in cases where…
Read MoreInjured by a Drunk Driver in Kansas? Your Rights as a Victim.
Getting hit by a drunk driver is a special kind of injustice. You did nothing wrong. You followed the rules of the road, and someone else’s decision to get behind the wheel impaired changed your life in an instant. If this has happened to you or someone you love, we want you to understand exactly…
Read MoreWhich Auto Insurance Companies Receive the Most Complaints in Missouri?
As a Missouri driver shopping for auto insurance — whether for the first time or if you are looking to switch providers — getting useful information based on an insurance company’s reviews/complaints can prove challenging. The one thing to remember here is that you cannot get a complete picture by just looking at raw complaint…
Read MoreMissouri vs. Kansas Car Accident Laws: Key Differences After a Crash
For many who live in Missouri and Kansas, life often happens across state lines. You could live in Overland Park in northeastern Kansas and work in Kansas City, Missouri, which may require you to cross over state lines several times a day. But a crash just a few miles in one direction or the other…
Read MoreMissouri Medical Liens: What Can Be Taken Out from a Personal Injury Settlement?
If you have just settled your personal injury case in Missouri for $100,000 or more, you may be wondering how much of that money your doctors, hospitals or health insurance companies can claim or retain. In such cases, what you get to keep of the settlement in the end is typically much less that that…
Read MoreWho 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…
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