Posts by James Roswold
Dangers of Supersport Motorcycles
For many people—men and women alike—it’s been a lifelong dream to own a motorcycle. No matter how old you are when you finally take the plunge and buy your first bike, you should be aware of your limitations as a rider and the dangers of certain kinds of motorcycles. While bigger and faster may seem…
Read MoreDangers of 15-Passenger Vans | KC Accident Injury Attorneys
The nation was shocked in March 2016 by the horrific crash in Texas involving a church van and a pick-up truck that left 13 passengers in the van dead and two more seriously injured. The driver of the truck was later found to have a variety of prescription drugs as well as marijuana in his…
Read MoreDangers For Motorcycles In Highway Work Zones
We’ve all been known to let out a groan when we see the annual orange barrels appear along our route to work. Road construction seems endless across Missouri, and increased highway spending has only added to the problem for many commuters. Lower speeds, narrow roadways, and moving construction equipment make these passages dangerous for all…
Read MoreCommon Hazards in Utility Work
Despite the important work utility workers do to ensure households have gas and power, they’re often overlooked by the general public. Unfortunately, it’s this inattention that often puts these workers at risk. We take a look at the dangers utility workers face in their daily duties to raise awareness for both the workers and others…
Read MoreCommon Defenses in Car Accident Cases
After a car crash, you may have the evidence that indicates the other driver’s responsibility is clear cut, and assume that settling your claim for injury compensation will go smoothly. Unfortunately, this may not be the case. The other motorist’s insurance company may raise these common defenses to reduce or deny your claim. 5 Typical…
Read MoreCauses for Left Turn Car Crashes
Left-turn car accidents frequently happen at intersections, stop signs, or onto side streets. These collisions don’t involve simply passengers in oncoming vehicles. Pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists might also become victims who suffer catastrophic injuries or death. In many cases, the motorist turning left is liable for compensation. Common Causes of Left-Turn Vehicles Crashes A driver…
Read MoreCar Crash In Overland Park, KS. Sends Two People To Hospital
The early morning commute turned dangerous for a few Kansas City drivers on Thursday morning. A two vehicle accident in Overland Park, Kansas put two people in the hospital. The accident happened at the intersection of 123rd and Blue Valley Parkway around 9:15 a.m. when a 1997 Toyota was struck by a 1995 Dodge pick…
Read MoreCar Accidents Caused by Debris in the Road
Drivers face enough hazards on the roads each day without having to worry about foreign objects scattered across the highway. Reckless or drunk drivers, weather conditions, traffic congestion, and distracted drivers can make the evening commute home or a family road trip an exercise in accident avoidance. When you add potholes, tire treads, and other…
Read MoreCar Accidents Caused by a Tire Blowout
Despite obeying all traffic laws and driving attentively and defensively, you could still cause an accident if one of your tires unexpectedly blows out. Tire blowouts are fairly common occurrences and result in nearly 11,000 collisions and 200 fatalities each year. We cover what you can do to prevent a blowout and how to react…
Read MoreCar Accident Statistics for Kansas and Missouri
While you may do everything possible to be a responsible driver and keep yourself, your family, and others on the road safe, the reality is injuries and fatalities due to vehicle accidents are on the rise. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 37,461 people were killed nationwide in deadly collisions in 2016—a 2.2…
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