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
Highways are often lined with semi trucks, many of which are in the midst of a long haul. Like many other jobs, truckers face aggressive deadlines and might feel enormous pressure to meet them. Of course, all of this should be done within the safety requirements mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. One … Read more
Being involved in a car accident is never convenient. Beyond the physical damage inflicted on vehicles, drivers and their passengers are obviously susceptible to injuries. The unfortunate reality, however, is that some drivers fail to stay at the scene of an accident, which is against the law. Being subjected to this kind of experience can … Read more
After months of winter weather, many Kansas City residents are probably eager to enjoy the warmth brought by the spring and summer. Not only will people be able to shed some layers, but outdoor recreation will also become a lot more comfortable. Namely, motorcycle riders will be able to hit the road without concerns about … Read more
When a person is driving on the freeway, it probably isn’t too difficult to spot a tractor-trailer. Although these large, cargo-carrying vehicles are essentially ubiquitous on the road, many people may not understand the careful preparation that must take place before each trucker takes to the road. Namely, loads should be secured and weight limits … 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
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 54-year-old truck driver is on trial on an accusation that he caused the death of a 2-year-old boy. He claims that he had barely a second, however, to slam on his brakes and try to prevent his 67,000 pound semi-truck from traveling the 52 foot distance and ramming into a car driven by the … Read more
A 22-year-old man from Independence, Missouri, is facing criminal charges for causing the death of a father of five children, two of whom are six years old. The driver, according to police, was already on probation because he kept driving despite having a revoked license. They say he did it again in the incident leading … Read more