Brain 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 āTank Slapperā 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 ātank slapper.ā 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 ā but only when motorists follow the rules. Drivers must properly yield and stop according to these signs and signals, and if they donāt, 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 ā mostly to you and your car. Even when itās 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 whatās worth it and what isnāt, and sometimes, well ā itās 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 donāt understand something (especially when myths and misconceptions are commonplace in pop culture). For example, while we know…
Read MoreWhat 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…
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