A large number of car accidents that take place in Kansas City are the result of negligent drivers. However, many others are the result of more than negligence when individuals decide to drive even though they are impaired by alcohol. Because drunk drivers show contempt to citizens, victims of drunk driving accidents are often able to recover … Read more
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a car accident, in a fall, or in some other way can have both short-term effects and tragic long-term consequences. In the short term, even a “mild” TBI may involve problems with memory or concentration. It may also lead to symptoms such as headaches or nausea. Researchers are … Read more
Many brides-to-be celebrate the end of their single lives by gathering with friends for a bachelorette party. Sadly, one young woman from Missouri never made it to her bachelorette celebration that was supposed to be held earlier this month in the Lake of the Ozarks. On the way to the event, the 26-year-old woman was … Read more
The Missouri Highway Patrol and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety are participating in the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign in effort to prevent fatal car accidents, which means extra patrols will be on the roads until June 1 enforcing the state’s seatbelt laws with a “no tolerance” policy. Officials said the goal of … Read more
When people are seriously injured in car accidents, they are often entitled to car insurance settlements to help cover their medical expenses. Unfortunately, some hospitals throughout the country are seeing these car insurance settlements as a way to boost their revenue and have been going after funds that are intended to go to the car … Read more
In most states, third parties such as bar and restaurant owners can be held liable when patrons are over-served and go on to cause drunk driving accidents. These “dram shop” laws allow drunk driving accident victims or their families to sue negligent third parties for damages in personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits. Typically, insurers … Read more
During the last several years, distracted driving has become one of the most pressing concerns for traffic safety officials. The proliferation of mobile device technology has certainly brought this issue to the forefront. In order to address this problem, many states have banned texting and driving. At this point, Missouri is among the states that … Read more
Many people probably remember the experience of getting their driver’s license. Even though kids might be very excited to finally exert some independence behind the wheel, the tremendous amount of responsibility it takes to drive can be overlooked. This is why many driver safety campaigns are geared toward younger drivers, so they can be educated … Read more
The aging U.S. population has been the source of discussion for many years. Although there are a number of concerns associated with a growing share of older Americans, road safety officials have — in the past — raised serious concerns about the frequency of serious car accidents associated with elderly drivers. Not long ago, the Insurance Institute … Read more
A man from the Northland area of Kansas City, Missouri, was killed in a car wreck on Feb. 10 when a motorist struck his vehicle on highway 152. The man, a grandfather helping his grandson diagnose a car problem, sat parked on the shoulder waiting for his grandson’s car to cool down when an SUV approached … Read more