How Are My Medical Records and History Used in My Injury Case?
When you suffer a personal injury and the insurance company for the at-fault party does an initial evaluation of your claim, they’re bound to be looking for weaknesses in your case. If they suspect that the nature or severity of your injury was due to a pre-existing medical condition, they will comb through your medical…
Read MoreComa, Minimally Conscious, Vegetative State, or Brain Death – What’s the Difference?
While any major injury can cause undue stress for a family, brain injuries are among the most difficult to endure. The victim of a traumatic brain injury often needs expensive medical treatments and may be unable to work for months or never again. Traumatic brain injury (TBI), which may vary from very severe to mild,…
Read MoreWhat Should I Expect During My Initial Consultation with a Kansas City Injury Lawyer?
Meeting with a personal injury lawyer for the first time can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never met with a lawyer before or been in a law office. However, you can prepare yourself by knowing what to bring, what questions to ask, what answers you’ll need to provide, the estimated cost, and what to expect…
Read MoreThe Dangers of E-Bikes
The electric bicycle is here to stay. It’s a convenient way to get around, especially in a heavily-populated city, and it can be considered a decent form of exercise. However, as with any motor-assisted vehicle, they can cause accidents. In 2022, especially after the pandemic, we are seeing more e-bikes on the road than ever.…
Read MoreHow 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…
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