Popham Injury Law Firm

06/05/2026

It can get worse. Suffering a serious, life-changing injury after a car crash is bad enough. But a crash can also cause serious, life-changing debt.

Someone else's mistake can cost you your income, your mobility, your savings, your independence, and the future care you may need to recover.

If the driver who hit you has no insurance — or not enough insurance — there may not be enough money available to cover the harm they caused.

That is why UM/UIM coverage matters.

For cyclists, runners, walkers, and anyone vulnerable on the road, this coverage can be the difference between being protected and being left to absorb the cost of someone else’s mistake.

Check your policy before you need it.

DM us the word COVERED for a downloadable PDF explaining your rights and options in case of a car crash, including important information on UM/UIM coverage.

06/04/2026

When someone comes to us after an injury, they are often dealing with confusion, stress, and a system that can make them feel small.

Our priority is to make sure our clients feel informed, protected, and treated like people whose lives matter.

We never take reviews like this for granted—a big thank you to our client for sharing their experience!

06/03/2026

"The city settled with the parents of Maria Pike, who was the mother of 12-week-old Destinii Hope, and with Destinii's father. Their attorney says it's the largest settlement in a police brutality case ever in Missouri."

The city settled with the parents of Maria Pike, who was the mother of 12-week-old Destinii Hope, and with Destinii's father. Their attorney says it's the largest settlement in a police brutality case ever in Missouri.

06/02/2026

The amount, Porto said, ranks among the highest publicly reported settlements involving police shootings in the country. But, he said in a news release, the settlement should only be the beginning. “What good is one of the largest settlements in the history of this kind of work if there is no change?” Porto said.

The amount ranks among the highest publicly reported settlements involving police shootings in the country, the family’s attorney said.

05/27/2026

Cycling gives people health, discipline, camaraderie, community, and a way to feel connected to the place they live. For many riders, the bike is more than exercise. It’s friendship, freedom, and a shared responsibility to look out for one another.

At Popham, we’re proud to be part of the cycling community — and we take that role seriously.

That means advocating for cyclists’ rights, helping educate drivers, and doing our part to make the road safer for everyone who uses it. 🚴

Because when cyclists and drivers better understand each other, everyone is safer.

05/22/2026

Too often, when a bike crash happens, people are quick to blame the rider.

Popham partners Mark Schloegel and Paul Anderson are active in the cycling community and in civic leadership to help drivers, policymakers, and the broader public better understand cycling and cyclist rights. That matters—because cyclists deserve fair treatment, and bike crashes deserve fair investigation.

Learn more about our advocacy for cyclists on our website and FOLLOW us here for safety advice and legal best practices for cyclists. 🚴

05/21/2026

We're honored to have been able to secure a $300,000 confidential settlement for our client in a workplace sexual harassment case.

Every employee deserves a workplace where they are safe, respected, and protected from harassment. When that trust is broken, our firm is committed to helping clients hold employers accountable.

We’re proud of Cooper Mach’s work on this case and the care he brings to clients navigating difficult workplace claims. If you believe you’ve experienced workplace harassment, Cooper can help you understand your options.

05/18/2026

“This case exposes the limits of our mental health emergency protocols and the way we deploy officers in crisis. According to the words of the police chief, this is what our current ‘best practice’ can offer. An infant and postpartum mother senselessly paid the ultimate price for that,” said Tom Porto, the attorney representing the family.

Jackson County settles wrongful death lawsuit of 11-week-old shot by police.

STORY >> https://www.kctv5.com/2026/05/18/jackson-county-settles-wrongful-death-lawsuit-11-week-old-shot-by-police/

05/18/2026

Two weeks after the killings, former Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman said the officers “acted exactly as they were trained to do.” Read the full story below.

The size of the settlement has not been made public.

05/18/2026

Lawsuit settled over Independence police shooting that killed mother and baby
All parties in the suit agreed to waive a jury trial, court records show. The judgment did not reveal the amount of the settlement.
Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4ubDCWl