When you’re the victim of a serious car or truck accident, the consequences can be wide-reaching. Not only do accident victims suffer from severe physical injuries and even permanent disabilities, they also miss work and lose income, experience emotional and psychological effects, and can even experience changes in relationships with family members and friends. While a…

As a Kansas City motorist, you know what you have to do. You know to drive at the posted speed limits, stop for red lights, and obey all the traffic laws. However, do you know what pedestrians are supposed to do?  Understanding Kansas Pedestrian Laws Can Help You Prevent Accidents  According to Kansas pedestrian laws:  When…

Just as quickly as summer arrived, it’s on its way out. Soon your daughter will be going off to the University of Missouri, you’ll help her pack up her moving truck for the long drive down I-70, and the rest of your family will be saying your good-byes. But for many families, those good-byes happen…

Traffic safety engineers will tell you that roundabouts at intersections are much more efficient and much safer than traditional intersections. However, when two roundabouts were constructed on 159th street outside Blue Valley High School in Stilwell last summer, students and parents were concerned. Having no experience with navigating roundabouts, students struggled with them at first,…

Safely tucked away in our SUVs, minivans, and hybrids, we rarely think about the cargo being carried by the semi-trucks on the road with us. But, when there’s a truck accident, and toxic material spills across the roadway, we are suddenly faced with dangers that go way beyond a standard collision. From the risk of…

It's estimated that more than 1 trillion texts were sent worldwide last year. As of today, Missouri is the 23rd state to ban the use of texting while driving. The new Missouri law going into effect today prohibits drivers of 21 years of age or younger from sending, reading or writing electronic messages while driving.…

Kansas City parents, is your teen-age thrill seeking child into “skitching”? Skitching, while not an entirely new concept, is becoming a greater and greater danger to children and teenagers, especially if they are into skateboarding and/ or other extreme sports. Parents should take an active role in their child’s activities especially if they are into…

If you have been diagnosed with a ruptured spleen after a car accident, you probably have many questions. What is a spleen and what does it do? How does a ruptured spleen occur? Is this serious? Will I need surgery? Will the injury affect how I live my life? Will I have to miss work?…

Even if you consider yourself to be a safe motorcycle rider, you could be at higher risk of a crash than you realize. According to recent motorcycle crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, riders increase their risk of an accident two or three times over depending on the their age, the time…

When a defendant is out-of-state, many states including Missouri and Kansas toll the statutes of limitations so there is additional time to bring a lawsuit. However, Missouri and Kansas laws differ signficantly regarding the conditions that must be met in order to toll the statute, which can make all the difference as to whether you…