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COMPARATIVE FAULT IN SLIP AND FALLS IN KANSAS AND MISSOURI
Slip and fall injuries are some of the most common types of injury cases we see in our practice. Many of our clients are concerned they will be blamed for falling and that they will not be able to recover damages if they bring their slip and fall case in court. The legal term for this issue is “comparative fault.” Put simply, in a slip and fall case “comparative fault” means the portion of fault that is placed on the person who falls. Comparative fault is almost always an issue in slip and fall cases. But it is an issue that an experienced slip and fall attorney will be
What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident in Kansas City
Slip and fall accidents are more common than you might think, and they can happen to anyone at any time. In fact, according to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and fall accidents account for over one million hospital emergency room visits each year. These accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, from minor bruises and scrapes to broken bones, head trauma, and even death. If you’ve experienced a slip-and-fall accident, it’s important to know what steps to take to protect yourself and your rights. That’s why we’ve created this blog post – to provide you with practical guidance on what to do after a slip and
Slip and Fall Accidents In Kansas City
What is a Slip and Fall Accident? Slip and fall accidents are a common occurrence in which an individual is injured on someone else’s property due to the owner’s failure to maintain safe conditions. Property owners have a legal responsibility to try to ensure the safety of those on their property, and if they fail to do so and injuries occur, personal injury cases can be brought against them. Slip and fall accidents can lead to serious injuries and are responsible for a large number of emergency room visits each year. The costs of these accidents can be significant, including medical expenses and lost income, and those injured may
ALL ABOUT SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common causes of injury in the United States. These accidents are those that occur on the property of another (such as offices, business establishments, and the like), with its owner failing to keep the premises of such property in safe and secure conditions. This is what plaintiffs in personal injury cases try to prove. These property owners, in the operation of their businesses, are under an obligation to keep their employees, customers, and guests safe while within their properties. Personal injury cases and lawsuits arise when there is a failure to fulfill that obligation and injuries happen as a result.
THE DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES OF DISTRACTED DRIVING
WHAT IS DISTRACTED DRIVING? There are different types of distractions that affect drivers: Texting while driving has been rated as one of the main forms of distraction for motorists. This is a good example of all three: visual, manual, and cognitive distraction. The driver’s hands, mind, and eyes are fully occupied. There are also many other activities that distract motorists while they are on the road. A few of them include: While these are regular life activities, they can divert attention from the road and the effects can be devastating. However a driver loses their focus, it can quickly become hard to regain control of the vehicle. COMMON AUTO
FINANCIAL ADVISORS AND STOCKBROKERS RECOMMENDING UNSUITABLE INVESTMENTS: A RECIPE FOR FINANCIAL LOSS
Kansas City residents and others throughout Missouri and Kansas trust financial advisors or stockbrokers to help manage and protect their investments. Advisors and brokers are required to make sure their clients only invest their money in investments that are appropriate, also knowns as “suitable,” for their clients’ situation. In simple terms, a suitable investment is one that fits within a client’s specific risk tolerance and satisfies their financial objectives. Recommending suitable investments is the cornerstone of proper investment advice. Regulatory organizations, such as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), have specific suitability rules that govern broker’s actions with regard to recommending a specific investment to a specific investor. These
