While motorcycles may be better at making sudden turns or performing agile swerves to avoid potential road hazards, they need just as much time to come to a stop as the cars around them. In order to brake in time to avoid a crash, both bikers and drivers should leave adequate distance between their vehicle…

Yes, but it probably won’t be easy. There are many reasons victims have difficulty gaining access to these records. Firstly, data from the camera is typically only released to law enforcement officers for use in their investigation. You may have to deal with the camera operating company or local police in order to obtain a…

The court has a strong interest in protecting a child’s interests. To that end, generally, once the parties reach a settlement agreement, the court will hold a Minor Settlement hearing to review and approve minor settlements. In addition, the court will also usually appoint a conservator to handle the child’s funds to ensure that the…

Yes. In order to keep beginning riders safe, Missouri law requires that all new motorcyclists must apply for a temporary learner’s permit, take a written test, and pass a road skills test before they become fully licensed. Special Missouri Permit Rules for Teenage Motorcycle Riders Under age 16. Younger riders who are under the age…

Not necessarily. Motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters have engines that are measured in cubic centimeters. The number of cubic centimeters (cc) is a measurement of how much fuel moves through the engine with each rotation of the pistons. For instance, 250 cc of fuel enters the system with each piston movement in a 250 cc engine.…

Despite many tragic stories of innocent bystanders being injured or killed by a vehicle engaged in a high speed police chase in the Kansas City area, there’s not much victims can do to hold the responsible parties accountable. Because the police have broad powers to carry out their duties to prevent and punish criminal acts,…

It may seem strange to think that a vehicle that only travels at 15 or 20 mph could be involved in a serious crash, but the truth is that numerous slow-moving vehicles are involved in accidents with passenger cars each year. Tractors, flatbeds hauling wide cargo, and other heavy equipment frequently travel on highways among…

Many people who are unable to work after an injury have difficulty paying their bills or coming up with co-pays for their medical treatments. People who have fallen on hard times while waiting for workers’ compensation approval may request temporary benefits through a hardship hearing. This is an evidentiary hearing that awards temporary disability benefits…

Crane accidents are common on construction sites and are one of the leading causes of construction workers’ deaths. Sadly, many of these tragedies could be prevented if employers implemented the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) safety guidelines for crane operations. 12 Safety Practices That Would Prevent Crane Workers’ Injuries While employers may not be…

There are a number of factors that make a person more likely to use a cellphone while driving. For example, while a new distracted-driving study found that female drivers texted more than male drivers, age was a much bigger contributing factor to cell phone use behind the wheel. Researchers at the University of Texas studied…