Accidents resulting in serious injury occur far more often than we would like. That is why we have personal injury law: to protect us if we are injured or harmed because of someone else’s negligence. A personal injury lawyer will help you hold those responsible accountable.
Accidents happen across all industries. Some law firms specialize in the types of cases they handle, while others handle a broader range. While not comprehensive, this overview covers many of the more common types of cases a personal injury lawyer might handle.
Car accidents can be life-changing events. The emotional distress you feel can lead to avoidance of driving and fear of getting into another accident. You may have trouble sleeping or experience nightmares or flashbacks of the accident, among other things. Sleep disturbances are common after-effects. Coping with anxiety after a car accident takes time and often the help of a professional health care provider. These suggestions and tips can help you get started on your recovery.
Navigating a personal injury lawsuit can be complex and time-consuming. If you have been seriously injured, it is important to rest and recover while an experienced personal injury attorney builds your case. Here are some common questions to help you understand the process of starting a personal injury claim.
Biking is a popular activity in many areas, especially the Kansas City area, but when a bicycle and a vehicle collide, the cyclist is typically the one seriously injured. Following proper safety measures can reduce accidents and protect both cyclists and motorists.
According to the NHTSA, 1,166 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes in 2023.
The term, personal injury, is defined simply as any physical, mental or emotional harm caused by another party’s negligence. While there are many types of injuries that occur, there are three broad categories recognized by the state of Missouri: bodily injury, mental harm and wrongful death.
Spills, mopping the floor, walking in from the rain; water on the floor presents a slip and fall hazard. Wet floors may be a common everyday occurrence; however, you can easily wind up with serious injuries in a slip and fall accident suffering minor bumps and bruises to life-threatening head trauma and more.
Personal injury cases are legal disputes that arise when someone suffers an injury for which another person may be legally responsible. Typically, these claims result from the negligence or carelessness of another individual. Missouri law allows the injured party (the plaintiff) to file a claim to recover compensation for injuries caused by the at-fault party. This general overview covers the types of compensation that may be recovered.
Distracted driving is a dangerous driving behavior. Between 2012 and 2020, more than 29,000 people have died in crashes related to driver distraction. In 2020 alone, 3,142 people died and 324,652 were injured. While we hear catch phrases centered around texting and driving (‘Arrive alive, don’t text and drive.’), distracted driving involves many activities that fall in three types, visual, manual and cognitive.
An FDA Safety Communication has been issued regarding the recall of Exactech hip, knee, and ankle implants. The recall, which began in the summer of 2021 with hip replacement devices, expanded to include many knee and ankle implants as well.
Exactech’s recalled devices have polyethylene inserts that wear too early, cause pain and can lead to the need for revision surgery.
9 out of 10 poisonings occur within the household, most of which happen in the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. And, more than 60,000 young children end up in emergency rooms every year because they got into medicine. Poisoning is a leading cause of unintentional death so the third week in March is dedicated to raising awareness of poison prevention, highlighting the dangers and how to prevent unintentional poisonings.
Deaths from preventable poisoning numbered 100,304 in 2023, the most current data year. The death rate per 100,000 population was 29.9.
