Motor vehicle accidents happen every day in Kansas City; however, after being in one, you might not have any idea what to do. This can be especially true if you were injured while riding as a passenger in the vehicle. The good news is that as a seriously injured passenger, you are likely entitled to … Read more
The unfortunate reality is that even though most teen drivers are fully aware of the elevated risk of death and bodily injury posed by distracted driving, many continue to do so, freely discounting the otherwise laudable educational efforts of government agencies, educators, and safety advocacy groups. Interestingly enough, the Missouri Department of Transportation is now … Read more
Let’s face it, even though the Missouri Department of Transportation has tried, in many instances, to create roadways and intersections that are easy to navigate, sometimes drivers can still get confused. But this is incredibly dangerous, as an accident out of Stanton showed recently because it can lead to a person driving down the road … Read more
Imagine if a jetliner crashed once a week for the entire year, killing everyone on board. There would be a national outcry over airplane safety, and many people would likely stop traveling by air altogether. Well, that is about how many people are killed each year in accidents involving tractor trailers, but the national outcry … Read more
The legal landscape concerning distracted driving here in the U.S. has undergone some significant changes over the course of the last decade. Indeed, 44 states currently prohibit all drivers from texting while driving, while 13 have also enacted bans on the use of hand-held cellphones behind the wheel. Things are actually a bit different here … Read more
Serious and fatal drunk driving accidents devastate far too many lives and families in Missouri each year. Following these tragedies, the victims and the families of the victims are often able to pursue damages from the drivers responsible. In addition to being compensated for past and future medical bills, lost wages, loss of companionship, pain … Read more
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
Last week, we discussed the tragic truck accident involving actor-comedian Tracy Morgan and several others. The fatal wreck, which claimed the life of a veteran comedian, resulted when a tractor-trailer failed to brake for slowed traffic and collided with a limo bus. After the accident, it was reported that the driver had not slept in more than … Read more