What You Should Know About Using Your High Beams in Missouri
Who among us hasnāt forgotten to turn off our high beams when weāre driving at night and another car approaches from the other direction? It is a common mistake, but one we should be aware of making. Accidents happen every year when one driver is blinded by the high beams of another car. Missouri has…
Read MoreAvoiding Blind Spot Accidents with Motorcycles
Most of us likely learned about blind spots when getting our licenses. In driving courses, it is one of the first things you learn. In a passenger vehicle (like a sedan), you learn to check your mirrors and to look over your shoulder when changing lanes. In trucks, there are āno-zonesā that surround the large…
Read MoreCan I Seek Compensation for a Stop Sign Accident?
One of the first rules of the road that we learn is to stop at stop signs; after all, we see them everywhere on local roads, in parking lots, and in neighborhoods. Perhaps that is why so many drivers fail to come to a full stop at stop sign intersections. This is one of the…
Read MoreYou Can Suffer Injury in Any Motorized Vehicle
ATV riding can be one of the most fun summer activities However, those who enjoy the activity should think twice about operating one if it has been left outside in low temperatures. One of the most recent recalls this month involves the Intimidator and Mahindra utility vehicle product line. The company decided to recall the…
Read MoreWhat Are T-Bone Accidents?
Being involved in any car accident can be traumatizing. However, there are few accidents more grave than a T-bone accident. A T-bone accident happens when the front of one car hits the side of another, forming a T shape. These accidents can cause serious injuries, and even if you are fortunate enough to walk away…
Read MoreLower Extremity Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents
In a motorcycle accident, there is no such thing as a small injury. Because motorcyclists lack additional structure around their vehicles, their entire body is exposed to the outside environment. There is no part of the motorcyclistās body that can be protected in an accident. Whether you suffer from upper extremity injuries or lower extremity…
Read MoreBicycling Accidents in Kansas City
With the weather warming up, many people are taking to the streets and trails with their bicycles in hopes to enjoy the sun and fresh air. Kansas City is home to several beautiful scenic bike paths, such as the Riverfront Heritage Trails where you can see beautiful views of the Missouri River, or the Swope…
Read MoreLosing a Limb in a Car or Truck Accident
Unfortunately, car and truck accidents happen all too often, and when they do, they often leave victims seriously injured. Sometimes, those injuries are scrapes and bruises; other times, itās broken bones and lacerations. Then there are times when the injuries are so severe that it may lead to a loss of a limb entirely. Traumatic…
Read MoreLarge Trucks and Blind Spots
Large trucks, big rigs, commercial trucks ā no matter the name, they are massive vehicles. In fact, large trucks weigh in somewhere between 20,000 and 80,000 pounds, depending on the amount of cargo theyāre hauling. Commercial trucks pose a variety of risks to the passenger vehicles around them on roads and highways. In addition to…
Read MoreWrong-Way Accidents and How to Avoid Them
The most important rule on the road is to follow traffic laws and drive in a safe and responsible manner. However, even if you take every precaution behind the wheel, itās nearly impossible to protect yourself from careless, negligent, or impaired motorists. Wrong-way drivers can be especially dangerous to other people on the road, often…
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