Posts by James Roswold
Worst Drivers in the Country: How Do KS and MO Rank?
We last took a look at this survey of driving statistics five years ago and we are happy to report that both Kansas and Missouri have improved considerably in driver safety and crash rates since then. CarInsuranceComparison.com compiles statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to determine rankings for each state. This is…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation for Lower Back Pain
Many adults suffer from some form of back pain. The causes can vary, but the pain is often debilitating. When back pain is severe enough to prevent someone from being able to work, he may be able to file a workers’ compensation claim. However, he will have to prove that the injury causing the pain…
Read MoreWorkers Comp Death Benefits vs Wrongful Death Damages
It’s a valid question and one frequently asked: when a worker is killed in the course of his normal work duties, can his employer be held accountable? Another common question: will his surviving family members be compensated for their loss? Unfortunately, the answers to these questions don’t make sense to most people. Because employers in…
Read MoreWoman Killed in Three-Car Accident in Prairie Village, KS.
A three vehicle accident in Prairie Village, KS. on Thursday evening left one woman dead and two others injured. The accident in under investigation by local police. The accident occurred when a Honda Accord heading northbound on Nall Avenue hit a Mercury Sable heading eastbound on 69th from southbound Nall. A third car sitting at…
Read MoreWhy Restricting Teen Night Driving Saves Lives
Most teens cannot wait to get their driver licenses. They look forward to the ability to get themselves to and from school and part-time jobs, and they especially look forward to the freedom a license gives them to go out with friend to movies, concerts, and parties. While we remember these feelings ourselves and appreciate…
Read MoreWhy Do Single Car Crashes Happen and Who Is at Fault
It may surprise you to learn that over half of the fatal crashes in Kansas and Missouri each year involve only one car. These single-vehicle collisions are deadly because they often involve an off-road rollover or a head-on impact with a fixed object, like a tree. What caused the driver to crash often remains a…
Read MoreWhy Do Box Trucks Pose Risks to Motorists on Urban Roads
We see them all over town and may not even give them a second thought, but when an unsuspecting motorist collides with a commercial box truck, the damage can be considerable. Because there are so many of these high-sided trucks and vans on urban roads on any given day, your odds of such a collisions…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Employer Retaliates Over Workers Comp Claim
If you’re injured on the job, you’re entitled to compensation for your medical expenses and lost wages under state workers’ compensation laws. While your employer is required by law in Kansas and Missouri to carry workers’ comp insurance and to pay on valid claims, he may not be happy to do so, as it will…
Read MoreWhat Hearings Could Occur in My Workers’ Compensation Case?
If you are injured on the job and your employer does not pay you the benefits you are entitled to, you will need to file a claim for workers’ compensation. A workers’ compensation claim is a legal claim heard by an administrative judge. Like other types of litigation, there could be a number of hearings…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Motivations Behind Speeding
We’ve all been guilty of putting the pedal to the metal to get to our destinations. Maybe we overslept and have to get to work, or maybe we are just too distracted to pay attention to our speed. Whatever the reason, driving above the speed limit—or driving too fast for road or weather conditions—is a…
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