Should I Report the Accident Quickly?

When it comes to car accidents, there are a lot of things that people are not aware of and it could be damaging to their pursuit of compensation. One of the important steps after a car accident we detailed was reporting the accident to the proper authorities. Unfortunately, reporting the car accident to the…

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Meyerkord & Kurth Lands a Monumental Jury Verdict for Dog Bite Client

On March 8, 2019, the honorable Mary Elizabeth Ott entered judgment in accordance with an astounding $250,000 verdict reached by the jury in favor of the plaintiff – a client represented by our legal team at Meyerkord & Kurth. The jury found that our client’s three-year old son suffered $250,000 in compensatory damages as a…

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Meyerkord & Kurth Observes Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

If you see our St. Louis attorneys of Meyerkord & Kurth wearing green this month, it is probably not because of St. Patrick’s Day. No, instead, we are observing and honoring Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month this March. Green was chosen to represent this special month because it symbolizes life and growth. Recent strides in…

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Meyerkord & Kurth Secures Six-Figure Verdict for Car Accident Client

Our St. Louis car accident lawyers of Meyerkord & Kurth have won a six-figure verdict for a client who was injured in a car accident caused by a distracted driver. According to statements made during the trial and investigations, the liable driver was reaching for his cellphone at the time of the accident. He…

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Should I Give the Insurance Company a Recorded Statement?

The days and weeks that follow a car accident can be very stressful. You already have to deal with any physical injuries you have sustained and emotional damage from the accident. You don’t want to have to deal with communications from the negligent party’s insurance company as well. Unfortunately, this is often part of…

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What You Need to Know About Filing a Claim After a Car Wreck

Following a car accident, the claims-filing process can be one of the easiest things to endure, or one of the most arduous and complex. In some cases, the negligent party accepts fault, their insurance company cooperates, and the claimant receives the compensation. This isn’t always the case, especially when these accidents result in significant…

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The Anatomy of a Car Accident: What to Look For

Any time someone is involved in a car accident, it’s easy to see how they would be overwhelmed with shock and confusion. This makes it difficult for many individuals to understand what comes next in the process and how they should proceed after the crash. However, it’s important to note that the steps you…

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Staying Safe in the Deadly Winter Storm

Over the last week, Missouri has been racked with one of the worst winter snowstorms it has seen in 5 years. Missouri isn’t alone, either: Over 65 million people living anywhere from Kansas to the East Coast have been placed under winter storm advisory and warned against traveling on the roads. While the storm…

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2018 Walkathon for South City Community School

South City Community School (SCCS) is a fixture in the St. Louis community, and our team at Meyerkord & Kurth is proud to help it continue providing quality education for local children by serving as a corporate sponsor for the 2018 Walkathon. Every year for the last three years, SCCS has put together a…

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Few St. Louis Hospitals Receive “A” Safety Grades

When you visit the hospital for surgery or another major medical treatment, you never imagine that you’ll leave more injured than you were before. Yet according to the latest report from non-profit medical watchdog Leapfrog Group, the majority of St. Louis hospitals fail to meet the standard of care on multiple patient safety metrics….

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