Posts Tagged ‘Kendall Law Group LLC’
Trucking Company Negligence
Crashes involving large, commercial vehicles are statistically more dangerous than those involving passenger vehicles alone. The higher chance of danger is elevated by such contributing factors including the large size and weight of commercial vehicles, truck driver skill levels, truck maintenance, and the type and amount of cargo being hauled. The legal weight for most…
Read MoreWho’s At Fault (And Why It Matters)
After an automobile collision, liability and fault are directly linked to your potential for recovery, or your chance of recovering monies for your injuries, pain and suffering, out-of-pocket expenses and lost wages. For a party to be held liable, they must be found at fault to some degree. To determine fault, juries and insurance companies…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Medical Bills After a Personal Injury
After a personal injury, it can be difficult to manage your medical bills. If you have private health insurance, we recommend providing this information for the payment of your related bills. Insured individuals typically pay less for charges according to contractual agreements with their health insurance company, significantly reducing their overall medical damages and personal…
Read MoreKLG: Recent Awards & Recognition
Kendall Law Group’s managing partner, Brad Kendall, was recently named to The National Trial Lawyers (NTL) – Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Membership to this organization is by invitation only and is extended to attorneys practicing in civil plaintiff law and criminal defense. This list includes the Top 100 trial lawyers from each state or region who…
Read MoreBicycle Safety
Helmets A cyclist’s first line of defense against injury is a helmet. However, helmet size varies across manufacturers, so you should take the time to ensure your helmet fits correctly. A list of sizes by manufacture can be found at https://helmets.org/, and fitting tips can be found at https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/8019_fitting-a-helmet.pdf. Decreasing Crash Risks The main types of crashes…
Read MoreBoater Safety
Hitting the lake or river for some recreation may be at the top of your list this summer. Before launch, you need to be familiar with all requirements and safety standards. Let us take a look at the requirements by state. Missouri – In Missouri, to legally operate a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC), an individual…
Read More4th of July Safety
There is nothing more American than celebrating the nation’s Independence Day with your loved ones and friends. The 2021 holiday marks the resumption of pre-COVID-19 travel. Many will be on the roads and flying for the holiday. Although the celebrations can generate a lot of summertime fun, they are not without their risks. Here are…
Read MoreFacts About Brain Injuries
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or a hit to the body, causing the head and brain to move back and forth quickly. Sudden movements, such as those experienced in car accidents, can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull,…
Read MoreHang Up Or Pay Up
As we discussed in our previous blog, Missouri semi-wrecks are on the rise. Due to their foreboding size and weight, semi-trucks and tractor-trailers can cause severe injuries and death. In May 2012, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) made it illegal for commercial drivers to operate hand-held mobile devices while operating a vehicle. Research…
Read MoreMissouri Truck Wrecks Are on The Rise
Despite significantly reduced travel due to COVID-19, the Missouri collision fatality count increased in 2020. There were 988 Missouri traffic fatalities recorded in 2020. State law enforcement attributes this increase to speeding and encourages slower driving speeds. The Missouri Highway Patrol has ramped up its monitoring of the state’s roadways. Motorists are cautioned, that the…
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