Vision Zero: Can It Work in the United States?
The number of cars on the road dropped significantly during 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic, but study after study shows that the number of traffic fatalities continues to rise, both in Kansas City and across the country. An initiative called Vision Zero, first implemented in Europe, seeks to eliminate motor vehicle-related…
Read More6 Common Shoulder, Arm, and Hand Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents
There’s a certain thrill to driving a motorcycle; with the wind whipping around you and the open road ahead, it’s easy to see why so many people find riding a motorcycle exciting. However, there are significant risks that come along with it. Motorcycle crashes can cause serious damage to the upper part of your body,…
Read MoreWhat Should I Know About Head-On Collisions?
Head-on collisions are the most dangerous car accidents, often leading to severe and catastrophic injuries. In many cases, the impact of the crash is severe enough to cause a fatal injury. For those who survive these accidents, the repercussions can last a lifetime. Head-on collisions are a type of car accident when two vehicles heading in opposite…
Read MoreShould We Hire Teens to Drive 18-Wheelers?
With the shortage of truck drivers, the United States is looking for ways to increase the truck driver population. One of the latest proposals to help the shortage is to hire teens to drive commercial trucks. While this may seem like a viable solution, there are several worrying aspects. Driving an 18-wheeler is a challenge…
Read MoreWhat Are Common Neck and Back Injuries from Car Accidents?
Car accidents happen every day to people across Missouri and Kansas. Often, these accidents end up with the drivers and passengers being injured. Sometimes injuries are minor such as bruises or scrapes, small cuts or a treatable sprain. If you are lucky, those are the only injuries you sustain. However, too many people in vehicle…
Read MoreWhat Are the Dangers of Intersections?
Intersections require attention and cooperation between the drivers to keep them safe. Many accidents happen at intersections because someone was intentionally breaking the law or not paying attention. They’re also a common place for car accidents. In 2019, there were at least 10,180 traffic fatalities involving intersections. A complex meeting of cars, cyclists, trucks, and…
Read MoreWho’s Responsible If I Slip Outside a Store?
If you’re going out to get groceries, some new clothes, or a new grill, or shopping and visiting stores, it should be a simple and safe experience. We’re thinking about what items we’re going to buy, not whether or not we’ll be needing an ambulance ride to the hospital. Whether it’s because of ice, rainwater,…
Read MoreMost Common Medication Errors – and How to Fight Back
Although medications exist to help preserve and regain life and health, they are no miracles. They are man-made, man-prescribed, and man-distributed. This means, like everything else human in the world, they are not immune to errors. Regardless of the part of the process of giving a patient medication, something can indeed go wrong — with…
Read MoreWhat Is a “Pain and Suffering” Award?
When you or someone you love has been seriously injured due to the negligence of another entity, there are ways to protect your rights and financial security. You know a lawsuit is in your future, you even know it falls under the umbrella of personal injury, but there are many moving parts and factors you…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries from a Car Accident in Kansas City
Using a car or other motor vehicle every day, either as a driver or passenger, puts you at risk for being involved in an accident. Unfortunately, you cannot control the actions of others. While not every accident leads to deadly consequences, enough do that it is important to remain cautious and aware with your choices.…
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