Commercial truck accidents caused by fatigued drivers are a huge problem. So much so, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enacted hours of service regulations, which govern how many hours someone can drive without taking a break. Unfortunately, truckers under pressure to deliver on time don’t always follow these rules, whether by choice or…

When a car accident occurs, the parties involved are at significant risk of suffering an injury. One of the worst injuries a person can suffer is a brain injury. The prognosis, complications, and symptoms of a brain injury will vary depending on where the damage occurs. Frontal lobe brain injuries often impact the way a…

Personal Injury Claims Against the Federal Government aka FTCA Claims Claims against the Federal Government are called Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Cases. FTCA claims have unique requirements and limitations. At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we enjoy meeting the challenges presented by FTCA claims in the process of obtaining compensation for our Missouri and…

All bikers know at least one story of a motorcyclist “laying down” their bikes in order to avoid a crash. In the early days of biking, many riders were taught that pulling the bike flat against the ground is a proper last resort in crash prevention, possibly because the brakes on early models were not…

Under Missouri workers’ compensation law, employees who are injured while working anywhere within the state can file a workers’ compensation claim to cover medical costs and lost income. In general, claims are filed for injuries that require treatment beyond simple first aid, including occupational diseases or injuries that require rest (including strains or sprains) or…

Construction workers who sand drywall joint compound or work on drywall demolition are often exposed to high concentrations of drywall dusts. These dusts contain minerals such as talc, calcite, mica, gypsum, and silica that have been associated with eye, nose, throat, and respiratory tract irritation. Over time, breathing the dust from drywall joint compounds may…

In 1991, Congress passed the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act in response to the problem of people in the transportation industry driving after using alcohol or illegal drugs. The Act required Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies to implement drug and alcohol testing, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has enacted regulations requiring all…

Is riding a scooter any safer than operating a motorcycle, or just as dangerous? Will you need a special license and insurance? Above all, how can you choose a scooter that will reduce the chances of being in an accident? What Are the Differences in Licensing a Motorcycle vs. a Scooter in Missouri? All riders must have a…

If you were the victim of a traffic accident that left you injured, you’ll soon realize how important it is that fault be assigned correctly to the negligent or careless driver who caused the accident. If you are to be fully compensated for your injuries, the blame must be placed squarely on his or her shoulders.…

Semi-truck accidents are not uncommon but there are many ways to prevent them. As dangerous as a semi-truck or big rig can be, they become more of a hazard when they are overweight and overloaded. These trucks pose more of a threat to motorists because with more weight, stopping becomes more difficult. Overweight trucks are…