The “Game of Thrones” reference is that “winter is coming,” but in many respects, it’s already here. Temperatures have been very low in the Kansas City area recently, a trend that is consistent with what the rest of the Midwest and the northeast has felt in the past week. While many people are lamenting the … Read more
One of the great things about the technological advances of the past 20 years is how it connects us, every person, together. We have the ability to communicate with friends on the other side of the city; family across the country; and people we know all over the word, and the ability to do this … Read more
An accident between a truck and a semi truck in a town just outside of Kansas City left one driver injured and needing hospitalization. An airlift was needed to get the injured person to the hospital. Apparently the wreck occurred when the semi truck was trying to make a turn, and the driver of the … Read more
It may seem like such a simple question that has such a simple answer: how do you prove someone is at fault (and thus liable) for a motor vehicle accident? You would think the answer is straightforward, and that the circumstances of the crash would logically dictate that person X or person Y is responsible … Read more
A Kansas City, Missouri, community is in mourning after losing a 13-year-old boy in an accident involving a tractor trailer. The accident occurred on Saturday morning when the vehicle the boy was riding in was hit by a U.S. Post Service tractor-trailer. The vehicle was driven by the 13-year-old’s stepfather and football coach. They and … Read more
One by one, states have passed laws forbidding drivers from using cellphones and other handheld devices while driving but the problem continues. A recently-released report by the Travelers insurance group sheds light onto what might be driving the problem. The Washington Post reports that surveys conducted by Travelers ultimately found that drivers are concerned about other … Read more
Even though the temps are still high in Kansas City, fall has officially begun. While not traditionally associated with difficult driving conditions, the fall season does have its fair share of hazards that all drivers should be prepared for. The sun’s glare. Fall is known for accidents caused by sun glare in the morning and evenings, … Read more
Profits are a major driver of behavior for truck companies. This is not at all surprising; after all, truck companies are businesses. However, it is important for truck companies to remember that the trucks that they use for their business operations do not operate in a vacuum, but rather out on the roads where the … Read more
One person was killed and eight others were injured yesterday on Interstate 70 near Warrenton, Missouri, when several cars and semi-trucks were involved in a chain reaction crash that close the road for 13 hours. The accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon and is believed to have been influenced by the stormy weather conditions. According to … Read more
Even though motorcycle riders in Missouri now have a few months of practice under their belts, they still need to ride with extreme caution this fall. The scary truth is that motorcycle accidents are often devastating no matter what time of year they occur. Because of their small size and lack of safety features, a … Read more