Worst 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 crashâmany 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, theyâre not. Itâs 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 Driverâs Policy Limits?
When you have been in a car accident that wasnât 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 youâve 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 âTank Slapperâ 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 âtank slapper.â 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 â but only when motorists follow the rules. Drivers must properly yield and stop according to these signs and signals, and if they donât, 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 â mostly to you and your car. Even when itâs obvious the truck driver was at fault for the accident, these types of cases can be…
Read MoreMotorcycle Accidents Are Common and Deadly in Missouri
Everything in life has its risks and potential consequences. While we all know this on some level, we accept it in order to live our lives to the fullest. We may weigh certain risks before making certain decisions, deciding whatâs worth it and what isnât, and sometimes, well â itâs worth it. This is the…
Read MoreUnderstanding Internal Bleeding from a Kansas City, MO Car Accident
Unless you are a medical professional or have suffered an injury yourself, it is far too easy to underestimate the severity of the trauma, simply because you do not understand it. We may not even realize we donât understand something (especially when myths and misconceptions are commonplace in pop culture). For example, while we know…
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