Posts by James Roswold
How Car Accidents Cause Brain Injuries
Car accidents range in severity from a simple fender-bender to a more dangerous rollover accident. People may be quick to assume that, in a crash that did not even cause much of a dent, no serious injuries can occur. However, one should never make this assumption. For example, an individual can sustain whiplash from another…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Hypothermia While Riding Your Motorcycle
In Kansas City, riding a motorcycle is a very popular hobby and mode of transportation. For most of the year, the weather is crisp and fresh. It’s no wonder we see so many motorcyclists out and about – they want to enjoy as much of the awesome temperatures as possible before they’re obligated to leave…
Read MoreWorst Drivers in the Country: How Do Kansas and Missouri Rank?
As technology continues to grow, so do distractions. With the number of new cell phones, tablets, laptops, virtual reality gear, and other inventions joining the consumer market every day, it is no surprise that distracted driving is the main reason for car accidents in the nation. Other dangerous habits include driving while drowsy, aggressive and…
Read MoreFirst Year for a New Motorcyclist Is the Most Dangerous
Most people probably think of young guys on fast sports bikes when they think of motorcycle accident victims. The reality is that any inexperienced rider is likely to crash—many of them are over 40. Whether the rider is 16 and riding a 150cc street bike or just turned 50 and treated himself to a 2000cc…
Read MoreSlips, Trips, and Falls Are Common Truck Driver Injuries
If you were asked what are the most common injuries that truck drivers experience, you would probably say injuries from truck accidents. Surprisingly, they’re not. It’s actually slips, trips and falls that are the most common injuries for truck drivers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, slips, trips, and falls were the leading cause…
Read MoreWhat If My Injuries Exceed the At-fault Driver’s Policy Limits?
When you have been in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you want to make sure that the other driver is established as the at-fault driver. When the other driver is considered at-fault, it makes it easier to file a claim through their insurance company for your injuries. After you’ve been involved in a…
Read MoreBrain Injuries and Social Media Challenges: Learning a Lesson from Jackass
There were so many ways that we all thought the show Jackass would end. But very few of us thought it would end with a lawsuit. However, a judge recently issued a trial date in the civil case against two members of the show. Air traffic controller Michael Vicens-Segura is suing cast members Stephen Gilchrest…
Read MoreWhat Are “Tank Slapper” Motorcycle Accidents?
Every motorcyclist enjoys the thrill of a fast ride. But going too fast on your bike can lead to the death wobble, or the “tank slapper.” A tank slapper motorcycle accident can happen when the front tire goes out of alignment with the rear tire. Once the front tire is out of alignment, it will…
Read MoreWho Has the Right of Way at a Four Way Stop?
Our roads and highways are designed to prevent as many traffic accidents as possible. The use of traffic signals, stop signs, and yield signs keep traffic flowing safely – but only when motorists follow the rules. Drivers must properly yield and stop according to these signs and signals, and if they don’t, they both risk…
Read MoreHow Can an Expert Witness Help My Truck Accident Case?
Accidents with large and commercial trucks tend to be much worse than collisions with passenger cars and vehicles. With big trucks come big crashes, big damage, and big injuries – mostly to you and your car. Even when it’s obvious the truck driver was at fault for the accident, these types of cases can be…
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