Presley & Presley lands $11M verdict against massive insurer
Presley & Presley has won an $11 million verdict for its client in a bad-faith lawsuit against American Family Insurance Co. Kirk Presley, founder of the law firm, represented an Excelsior Springs man, Paul Skow. The four-day trial ended with the jury awarding $1 million in actual damages and $10 million in punitive damages. In […]
How a Serious Injury Impacts a Victim’s Life
What makes catastrophic injuries so serious that it impacts a person’s entire life? Unfortunately, countless individuals sustain serious injuries and are left to endure the long-term effects of the damage they have experienced. For anyone who has suffered a serious injury, understanding the impact can help when determining if and why they should consider legal […]
The Lifetime Costs of Paralysis
Suffering a spinal cord injury can be very difficult and the experience can be daunting for anyone who has been harmed. Many individuals are unsure of whether or not they should file a lawsuit after a negligence-related accident, but a spinal cord injury can lead to a lifetime of issues. Paralysis is one of the […]
How Negligence Causes TBI
For many individuals, suffering even the slightest injury is difficult to endure. Imagine how difficult it is to suffer a traumatic brain injury as a result of someone’s negligent actions? This is a difficult situation many individuals face, and the causes are often very preventable. One thing to understand is that when there is negligence […]
Serious Injuries: What Are They and What Can You Do?
What would you do if one day, someone’s negligent actions forced you to deal with an injury? Unfortunately, this is the daunting reality that countless individuals face each and every year. As a result, they must deal with a number of potential issues that arise. One of the things that can make this even worse […]
Duck Boat in Stone County, Missouri Sinks, Resulting in 17 Deaths
Official reports out of Stone County, Missouri are confirming that 17 of 31 passengers aboard a commercial duck boat that capsized last night have passed away. The boat was touring Table Rock Lake, located near the town of Branson, in the evening when a storm clouded the region. As the lake’s surface churned violently, the […]
Ford Explorer Investigated by Feds After Owners Claim the SUV Is Making Them Sick
On January 23, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed it is investigating Ford Explorer models made between 2011 and 2017. The investigation came about after a consumer safety group repeated its appeal for a recall on behalf of a growing number of drivers who reported incidents of dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Ford has […]
Presley & Presley, LLC Selected as 2018 Best Law Firms by U.S. News®
Our firm, Presley & Presley, LLC, is excited to announce we have been selected as part of the list of 2018 Best Law Firms by U.S. News®. This incredible achievement highlights our firm’s undying, tireless devotion to our clients, colleagues, and community. The law firms selected to this list are evaluated depending on a number […]
3 Tips to Prevent Car Accidents
Statistics show car accidents are so common each driver will file a car crash claim once every 17 years or so. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 35,092 people died in auto collisions in 2015. However, there are some ways you can improve your chances of avoiding danger on the […]
How Long Does Whiplash Last?
Whiplash is typically the byproduct of many rear-end car collisions, where one car strikes the back of another. The force of this collision causes the body to move forward and then stop suddenly when the chest encounters the seat belt. However, the neck’s momentum continues, which can put severe strain on the muscles in the […]
