Insurance Claims

Attorney fees, case expenses, medical liens — Joplin injury lawyer Kurt Benecke walks through exactly where a $25,000 settlement goes and how to keep more of it.

The wrong words after a crash can cost you thousands. Joplin injury lawyer Kurt Benecke on what not to say to the adjuster, the other driver, or on social media.

Car accident settlements in Missouri typically take 3–18 months depending on injury severity and insurance cooperation. Joplin attorney Kurt Benecke explains the timeline.

Yes. Missouri follows a pure comparative fault rule, which means you can recover compensation even if you were partially —

After a car accident, the insurance company will call. Should you talk to them? Joplin injury lawyer Kurt Benecke explains what to say, what not to say, and how to protect your claim.

About 14% of Missouri drivers are uninsured, which means roughly one in seven drivers on the road has no liability

If you live in Joplin or drive through Southwest Missouri with any regularity, you know how heavy the truck traffic

One of the first questions I get from people who’ve been in a car accident is: “How long do I