Posts by James Roswold
When Does a Car Accident Claim Become a Lawsuit?
The legal process for a car accident can be extremely complicated. On top of that, you may be experiencing pain, losing income, and running out of money to cover your daily and monthly necessities and medical expenses. You may be thinking that you are approaching the finish line when your insurance company is ready to…
Read MoreCan an Injured Motorcycle Passenger File a Claim Against an Operator?
While riding on a motorcycle as a passenger can be a thrilling and fun experience, it can also lead to serious injuries if you are in an accident. You most likely did not see any warning signs or think that the accident was about to happen; as you had no control of the motorcycle, there…
Read MoreWhat Is the McHaffie Rule in Truck Accidents?
Truck accident lawyers are well aware of the McHaffie rule, which is often used as a difficult hurdle to jump over when a truck accident claim is filed. A lot of times, trucking businesses will use this rule to give themselves immunity because it can protect them from negligence claims. However, regardless of how difficult…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Drugged Driving
You’ve probably learned the dangers of drunk driving at some point in your life, right? Special assemblies at school, public service announcements, highway signs put up by law enforcement: they all reinforce that drunk driving is dangerous. What’s less common in these discussions is “drugged” driving. These types of cases are not talked about as…
Read MoreSerious Injuries from Side Impact Car Accidents
Side impact car accidents are one of the most dangerous and traumatizing accidents that individuals may experience. These collisions usually happen suddenly and lead to severe and catastrophic injuries. While you may be lucky enough to survive a side impact car crash, you will likely suffer from the physical injuries, mental trauma, and long-term complications…
Read MoreIs It Illegal to Wear Headphones When You Drive in Kansas City?
Many people who wear headphones to listen to music or podcasts often wonder if they are legally allowed to do so when driving in Kansas City, MO. There are various reasons why they may want to do this, such as the person next to them wants to listen to something else, their child in the…
Read MoreCan a Business Owner Be Liable for a Building Strike?
While many drivers and the general public may not be aware of how common building strikes are, business owners, building owners, and property managers should be informed about potential accidents that could occur to their building, storefront, or parking lot as well as how to prevent them from happening. A building strike is when a…
Read MoreRoad Rage Continues to Rise in Missouri and Kansas
Road rage is a common problem on the streets of Missouri and Kansas. To make matters worse, these accidents are usually 100 percent preventable if drivers learned to control their anger and temper. However, until then, many drivers will be severely injured or even killed due to the senseless and dangerous acts of individuals with…
Read MoreThe Lesson Every Motorcycle Rider Should Take from Treat Williams’ Death
The warmer months usually mean that more motorcycle riders are on the streets, enjoying the nice cool breeze on their bikes. When more motorcycles are out, passenger cars, trucks, and buses should drive carefully and cautiously to prevent seriously injuring a motorcyclist or causing a fatal accident. However, the harsh reality is that many vehicle…
Read MoreHow Do You Prove Liability in a Multi-Car Accident?
Multi-car accidents in Kansas City, Missouri, can be complex, leaving victims wondering if they will be held liable in spite of following all the rules of the road. There is reasonable worry that you may be held wrongfully liable, which is why a lawyer is so important when proving which parties are responsible for specific…
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