You’ve been in a car accident. You’ve been injured, you’ve sought medical attention, kept all pertinent records, and stayed organized and on top of things. All this, despite the chaotic and traumatic nature of car accidents that leave us a little dazed in the aftermath. Through it all, you’ve kept good communication with your own … Read more
One type of accident that many people don’t consider when they hear the word “crash” or “collision” is a boating accident. These are far more rare than your typical motor vehicle accident, but they pose just as serious of a threat to the people involved as any other collision between motor vehicles. When a boating accident occurs, … Read more
An afternoon of boating fun ended with tragedy Saturday when a college student who had been taken into custody by Missouri Water Patrol on suspicion of drunk driving drowned after falling or jumping into the water while handcuffed. According to reports, the 20-year-old Arizona State University student was arrested while partying with friends in Lake … Read more
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced that May 17 through May 23 — the week before Memorial Day weekend — is National Safe Boating Week. Officials with the MSHP want to remind Missouri residents to make safety their No. 1 priority when they hit the lakes and waterways during the upcoming warmer months. While … Read more
Every year, thousands of families flock to Missouri’s rivers and lakes to catch a bit of relief from the hot summer sun. Of course, boating is likely to be one of the activities people pursue. While this is a great form of leisure, operating a boat is also a major responsibility. Like driving a motor … Read more
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the male driver of a boat that crashed into a docked houseboat, killing a 21-year-old former teen beauty passenger riding in his vehicle. Also named as defendants in the boating accident lawsuit were the man’s parents and the family’s company. The accident also resulted in the death of a … Read more
A powerboat race in 2011 resulted in the deaths of three racers, including two men from Missouri. Wrongful death lawsuits have now been filed over the fatalities, which occurred during the Key West World Championship race, an annual boating event. The boating accident caused the death of a man from Kaiser, Missouri, and a 74-year-old … Read more
A boating accident that took place this past summer over the July 4th holiday caused the death of three small children. A battle over liability for the deaths has begun, despite the fact that lawsuits over the accident have yet to be filed. A lawyer for the owner of the boat the children were in has filed … Read more
People across Missouri enjoy boating, fishing and other activities on the Lake of the Ozarks and other lakes in the area. Unfortunately, these lakes are the scenes of many boating accidents. The Missouri water safety law requires you to obtain a boating safety identification card before operating a boat on the state’s lakes. Missouri also … Read more
Boating safety is never more important than in the summer. Many people in the Kansas City area and throughout the states of Missouri and Kansas like to get out on the water during our hot summers. With more boating traffic, however, comes a greater risk of a boating accident. Just a few weeks ago, a … Read more