Contact Us
Two Pershing Square 2300 Main Street, Suite 170 Kansas City MO 64108Two Pershing Square
2300 Main Street, Suite 170
Kansas City, MO 64108
Directions
Telephone: (816) 221-6600
Toll Free: 1 (877) 284-6600
Fax: (816) 221-6612
Pandemic or not, accidents still happen. Essential employees are still driving to and from work. Truck drivers are on the road delivering goods. Poor driving behavior, driving while drowsy, dangerous road defects, and more can result in serious accidents. Not only are there new personal injury cases but there are the ones that were in process when the pandemic started and as it continues.
Please note, every case is different and things can change unexpectedly as the number of Coronavirus cases increases or decreases. This is just to give you an idea of what impacts the virus has had, or may have had, on the personal injury claims process.
Court delays. Many states have postponed jury trials, while some may be handling cases virtually. An experienced personal injury attorney can help navigate court closures, delays, reduced hours and procedural changes as they arise.
Keep in mind, courtroom schedules can get overloaded, which can slow down the process. In addition, some courts may only be open by appointment only and some judges may be working remote, too, since they may have the resources to conduct a hearing over the phone or by video call.
An increased pressure to settle cases. Insurance companies may take advantage of the pandemic. How? The insurer may make lowball offers, ones that may not cover all expenses because they know (in general) that many are hurting financially. If you, the accident victim, are in need of cash you may decide that you need to settle your case sooner rather than later. If possible, find another means of financial support to get you through the rough times; it might mean you get compensated for what you deserve in the long run.
Unavailable or inconvenient medical treatment for injuries. Obviously, those infected with coronavirus are the top priority for health care workers. When positive cases are high, routine services, physical therapy, and follow-up appointments may be unavailable or delayed. In addition, accident victims may not seek the proper treatment due to fear of the virus.
Defendant’s financial situation. You are not the only one who may be in financial strife. Many are suffering during this crisis so it is always possible defendants may file bankruptcy or go out of business.
Slow or non-payment of insurance premiums. Financial difficulties might mean people stop paying their insurance premiums. If this is the case of the negligent party in your accident, their lack of coverage can mean there’s no money to recover from them.
An experienced personal injury attorney will help you navigate these situations and more in order to help you get the compensation you deserve.
If you are wondering what is happening with the Missouri courts, here is a summary overview. You can get updated information at the Missouri Judiciary Responses to Coronavirus.
COVID-19 Operational Phases
During all phases:
Phase Zero
Phase One
Phase Two
Phase Three
Contact the capable counsel you need now. One of our experienced staff will speak with you personally and will provide you with a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
CONTACT US FOR A FREE REVIEW OF YOUR CASE
If you would like to receive news and blog updates on a regular basis, sign up to receive our email newsletter. Your email address will only be used to send you our newsletter and respond to inquiries.
Past results afford no guarantee of future results and each case is different and is judged on its own merits. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.