We’ve all experienced a few bumps and bruises in our time, many short-lived without a lasting effect on our comfort or health. Suffering bumps and bruises to the head, however, can have a damaging and long-lasting impact on our quality of life if they result in…
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Did you know that March is National Ladder Safety Month? Though this month-long observance may seem laughable, it actually plays a significant role in helping spread nationwide awareness about how dangerous ladders can be, especially when misused. The Most Dangerous Tool In America According to the International…
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Need a slip and fall Lawyer in Kansas City due to injuries suffered in a fall? You’re not alone. You may be surprised to learn that according to the National Safety Council (NSC) falls are the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in the United…
Read MoreAt Northland Injury Law, we have worked for years to ensure our Kansas City clients have the smoothest process possible in receiving just compensation for their injuries. If you’ve been in an automobile accident, motorcycle accident, injured at work, or other accident, we have the…
Read MoreShare the Safety Message in June Now, more than ever, safety is crucial both inside and outside the workplace, which is why the National Safety Council will still be recognizing National Safety Month® in June. Observed annually by NSC, the nation’s leading nonprofit safety advocate, National Safety…
Read MoreBy Charles R. Gueli, Esq. Slip, trip and fall injuries from damaged or icy sidewalks can change your life. Here’s what you need to know to seek fair compensation for your damages. Most of us never give a second thought to sidewalks. They’re everywhere. New…
Read MoreBy Nick Daugherty A change in a Missouri state statute has created a new, interpretable definition of reasonable value of medical care in personal injury litigation. Although the change was likely intended to provide more clarity, competing Missouri decisions interpreting the new statute have created…
Read MoreBy: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention What Is a Concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move…
Read MoreBy JONATHAN AHL A study of workplace injuries in 27 states, including Missouri and Illinois, shows 68% of injured workers in very rural areas received at least one opioid prescription, while 54% of their urban counterparts received the same amount of prescription. The study was…
Read MoreBy:Steve Andrews WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) – Astounded by the treatment not provided to a Lakeland man who was injured on the job, a Polk County psychologist says he is done with workers comp. Dr. Frank Schultz of Winter Haven is concerned about the lack…
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