Signs You Suffered a Concussion After a Motorcycle Accident
If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident and don’t feel “quite right,” chances are you experienced a mild traumatic brain injury, or a concussion. Even though it’s called a “mild” traumatic brain injury, concussions can lead to long-term complications if not treated properly. Sometimes it can take days or even weeks for concussion symptoms…
Read MoreKansas City’s Favorite Law Firm Explains How to File an Accident Report for a Car Crash
Once the dust settles in a car accident, you may be at a loss for what to do next. One of the most important things you can do, though, is file or obtain a copy of the accident report. This document will be invaluable during insurance negotiations, as well as for any potential lawsuit you…
Read MoreKansas City’s Favorite Law Firm Talks Pelvic Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists who are involved in accidents are known to experience painful, life-changing, and catastrophic injuries. One of the most serious types of injuries that they may experience is pelvic injuries, which are injuries to the area between your legs and abdomen (the hip area). When a motorcyclist suffers a pelvic injury, they will likely experience…
Read MoreAn Antilock Braking System Mandate on Motorcycles
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) filed a second petition with federal agencies, requesting that they require antilock braking systems on every new motorcycle. It has been almost a decade since the two companies first asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to mandate the antilock braking…
Read MoreKansas City’s Streets Were Deadlier Than Ever in 2023
Every year, Kansas City, MO sees more and more accidents on its highways and roadways. Unfortunately, 2023 was no different and actually broke records for having the highest number of fatalities in almost 30 years. According to National Public Radio (NPR) in Kansas City, car crash fatalities decreased around the United States, but they “took…
Read MoreWill Warning Curtains Finally Stop the Crashes at the Independence Avenue Bridge?
As many Kansas City, MO residents are likely aware, there is a specific bridge that seems to eat trucks. The bridge has developed a certain recognition, or stigma, for its continuous ability to injure truck drivers while also demolishing their tractor-trailers. That’s right; we’re talking about the famous Independence Avenue Bridge. However, the truth is…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do When You Don’t Know Who Caused Your Injury?
Many times, individuals contact law firms because they have been injured and want to seek compensation by filing a lawsuit against a certain party or person who hurt them. However, a tricky situation that often arises is when the victims do not know who caused their injuries. If that sounds like you, it is important…
Read MoreWhat’s The Most Injurious Event in a Car Crash?
The most injurious event in a car crash is ejection from the vehicle. This means that being ejected from a vehicle during a car accident is an event that is likely to cause severe bodily damage and fatality. Many people do not want to think about themselves or their passengers being thrown from a vehicle,…
Read MoreThe NTSB Wants Speed Reduction Tech Installed in All New Cars
Almost every driver is aware of the speed limit signs placed on roads. These speed limits are implemented to keep drivers, passengers, and anyone else sharing the roads safe. However, many people still choose to ignore them even though they know how dangerous speeding can be. A federal government agency has recently voiced their support…
Read MoreHow Do You Calculate Pain and Suffering?
When you are involved in an accident, you may decide to take legal action and file a personal injury claim. However, instead of only seeking compensation for your economic losses, you may wish to seek compensation to cover your pain and suffering damages as well. Even though it is easy to calculate your economic losses…
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