Archive for July, 2012

Understanding Your Personal Injury Case

Thursday, July 19th, 2012

In the world we live today accidents are an average portion of our lives whether we believe it or not. We as humans are bound to make mistakes, which ultimately can result in immediate or eventual consequences. While some consequences can be not so serious and simply address the mistake others can cause accidents and serious issues that not only bring issues now for the individual but also later. However, when it comes down to the topic of personal injuries that are contributed to by products, or negligence these are not normal accidents, or mistakes.

What Is Personal Injury?

When you have been injured, or been in an accident as a result from negligence, or thanks to a larger issue at hand you have rights. The majority of the time when you have a personal injury case you are going to have many expenses whether it has to do with the actual accident that took place, the injuries that resulted from the accident, or the medical treatment you, or your loved one had to seek as a result from the incident.  If you fail to contact an experienced attorney, and fight for the damages you are rightfully entitled to you can easily be left with debt in the blink of an eye.

The Problem With The Problem

With personal injury cases you are not fighting simply just for your rights, and your case, but ultimately to correct the problem at hand so that other people do not have to come into contact with the similar issue in the future. The majority of the time when it comes down to a personal injury case it is likely that individuals before you have also been injured as a result of the problem at hand, and either blamed themselves for the occurrence, or did not pursue their rightful damages accordingly.

Personal injury cases should be handled with extremely sensitivity and care, which a dedicated, and ultimately experienced personal injury attorney can help you understand and practice. When you or a loved one has been injured due to an accident, or incident that took place due to another individual, or entity’s negligence you have the right to fight for the appropriate damages you, or your loved one is entitled to.

We listen to our clients and follow through on our commitments. We will give you the quality service and personal attention that you deserve. From our offices in Kansas City, we help clients from throughout the region, including St. Joseph, Independence, Lees Summit, Columbia, Warrensburg, Overland Park, Olathe, Atchison, Lawrence, Topeka, and many more Kansas and Missouri communities. For primary startup and general information our offices are located at 1718 WALNUT, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64108, or we can be reached locally through phone at (816) 472-HOPE (4673), fax at (816) 472-5464, or our TOLL FREE number at (877) 535-1163

Fireworks: Fun or Fright?

Thursday, July 5th, 2012

Holidays are an average part of life for many Americans. Throughout our year we have many holidays that come each month that have different meanings, and different celebrations associated with each and every one. We celebrate these holidays through various activities with our family, friends, and even our neighbors. One holiday that many Americans celebrate every year is that of the Fourth of July. Standing as a holiday commemorating the day in history that the United States gained its independence many Americans display their American pride proudly in multiple ways while celebrating the holiday.

“Boom, Boom, Pow”

One aspect of the Fourth of July is that of fireworks. Fireworks have been a time-honored tradition for many Fourth of July celebrations, as well as that for other holidays. Fireworks bring a sense of beauty, and excitement to an already special day within our year. However, fireworks also have another side to them besides that of the intricate designs and their infamous booming sound. Fireworks are actually very dangerous products that can easily land an individual in a hospital in an instant. Fireworks have a lot of room for error to occur, and when it does it creates accidents that result in serious, and dangerous injuries that last a lifetime.

The Problem At Hand

Yet, what can really occur when fireworks are misused, and not handled properly? The majority of the time burns are a common injury associated with the product, but other injuries can easily occur depending on the actual power and how far you are distanced from the product when it goes off. Studies show that nearly 2,000 individuals were hospitalized for legally purchased fireworks in the few days before and after the Fourth. However, while the majority of firework accidents that are associated with the general public’s use of the product deals mainly with misuse, or an accident some fireworks can be manufactured, and sold that are not properly safe or functional.

If you or a loved one has an accident associated with that of fireworks, especially when the accident did not occur due to your handling of the product you are entitled to damages. When this occurs contact an experienced, and dedicated personal injury attorney in order to make sure you fight for the damages you need, and deserve.

We listen to our clients and follow through on our commitments. We will give you the quality service and personal attention that you deserve. From our offices in Kansas City, we help clients from throughout the region, including St. Joseph, Independence, Lees Summit, Columbia, Warrensburg, Overland Park, Olathe, Atchison, Lawrence, Topeka, and many more Kansas and Missouri communities. For primary startup and general information our offices are located at 1718 WALNUT, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64108, or we can be reached locally through phone at (816) 472-HOPE (4673), fax at (816) 472-5464, or our TOLL FREE number at (877) 535-1163.