When you have been seriously injured in a car or truck accident, slip and fall or another type of accident, questions abound: what if you are off work for an extended period of time? who pays the medical bills for your injuries? will you be disabled and able to return to work? Do you need to retain a personal injury lawyer and when should that take place?
The shortest answer to this last question is as soon as possible.
Updated: January 2025
Like us, many personal injury attorneys offer an initial free consultation with a lawyer to help you determine if you have a legal claim against the person (or persons) who caused your accident.
Of course, every case is different, so use this opportunity to tell us about your accident and also to help us determine whether we are the right attorneys for you.
Originally Published: December 9, 2020 • Updated: June 16, 2026
Your medical records play a vital role in a personal injury case. They help show that an accident caused your injuries, document the severity, and support your claim for medical expenses after being seriously hurt in a car or truck crash caused by another.
Originally Published: December 7, 2020 • Updated: June 16, 2026
If you’ve suffered serious injuries in a car or truck accident caused by another driver, your medical records can be one of the most important elements in your personal injury claim.
The increased demand for delivery means it can be complex as to who is the liable party when you are in an accident with one of Amazon’s delivery vehicles.
The Nash & Franciskato Law Firm congratulates Brian S. Franciskato and Randy James for once again making the prestigious Super Lawyers® List.
Pandemic or not, accidents still happen. Essential employees are still driving to and from work. Truck drivers are on the road delivering goods. Poor driving behavior, driving while drowsy, dangerous road defects, and more can result in serious accidents. Not only are there new personal injury cases but there are the ones that were in process when the pandemic started and as it continues.
The popularity of having groceries delivered has grown tremendously. Instacart, Shipt, Peapod and many others make it easy to buy from Aldi’s, Hy-Vee, Price Chopper, Sprouts and more. The appeal: contactless delivery, social distancing, and avoiding long check-out lines and crowded stores. It is, however, a popular convenience that means more delivery drivers on our Kansas City roads.
Originally Published: June 12, 2020 • Re-published: September 2, 2022
After a serious truck or car accident, you may focus on the physical injuries. You can see them; others can see them. It is clear that you were injured in the accident. What is not so obvious, however, is any psychological or emotional trauma suffered, such as anxiety or depression. Mental health issues related to accidents are common yet may not arise for days or weeks or longer, hiding beneath frustrations and stress.
Please note, this article is not medical advice. Talk with your physician or mental health provider about your situation.
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