Drunk driving accidents are 100% preventable. Even so, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 10,265 people in the United States died from alcohol-related crashes in 2015. That’s one every 51 minutes[1]. Think about that. Every 51 minutes somebody else’s loved one will never come home again because someone chose to drink and drive. …
When a car and bicycle collide, the injuries to the bike rider can be catastrophic. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in a majority of bicyclist deaths the most serious injuries are to the head. Recent studies show that wearing a bike helmet can significantly reduce your risk of suffering a traumatic brain injury …
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If you like the Morefield Speicher Bachman, LC law firm on Facebook, then you have probably seen us sharing events for our Overland Park, Kansas neighbor Revocup South. From musical performances to motivational speakers, there is always something going on next door at 11822 W. 135th St. But what we think is even cooler about Revocup …
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What is Whiplash? Whiplash is one of the most common personal injury diagnoses following a car accident. When an ER doctor examines a patient complaining of neck and/or upper back pain following any type of automobile accident, and there are no obvious bleeding or broken bones, the common course of evaluation is cervical x-rays and/or …
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Thinking about working as a personal injury paralegal but wondering if it is a good fit for you? Here’s my perspective on what it takes to work in this area of law. I have worked for personal injury and wrongful death attorneys Rick Morefield and Andrew Speicher for the past twelve years, representing people in …
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Traumatic brain injury, concussions, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) have been regular topics in the news, sports, and entertainment. Public awareness of these injuries is at an all time high thanks to movies like Concussion and as a result of the recent NFL settlements with former players. Even with this heightened public awareness, many people do …
In Missouri, subcontractors, skilled laborers, and materials suppliers who are not paid for their work, have a right to file a Mechanic’s Lien against commercial real property for work performed or materials delivered to the project, when the work and/or materials was for purposes of improving upon the property. Sounds simple enough right? Almost but not quite. …
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The National Safety Council has designated April “Distracted Driving Awareness Month.” Texting and driving has become one of the biggest distractions to drivers on Kansas City roads, and a growing number of car accidents are being caused by it. The NSC says it’s time to Take Back Your Drive. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association previously estimated distraction to be …
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Nobody starts their night-out saying “I hope I hurt or kill somebody tonight in a drunk driving accident.” But if you or somebody you care about is choosing to drink and drive, these are the real consequences waiting on the other side of that decision. Unfortunately, I’ve seen the devastating impact these consequences have had …
We hear the question a lot. “If I am injured in a motorcycle accident without wearing a helmet, can I still recover for my injuries, medical bills, and lost wages? The answer depends on where the motorcycle accident happened. In Kansas, the law does not require motorcyclists to wear a helmet. Therefore, no comparative fault can …
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