We’ve all seen aggressive drivers on the road. Swerving in and out of traffic, passing on the shoulder, honking at cars that get in the way, and tailgating dangerously close to other vehicles are all driving behaviors we avoid and condemn in others. These behaviors are often charged as reckless driving by the police. However,…

We see them and we don’t see them, and that’s part of the problem. Tow trucks tend to blend into the background as we make our way down the highway, but being blind to these vehicles is dangerous for us as motorists and to the tow truck operator. Without flashing lights or sirens, we don’t…

Any time a driver acts negligently and causes a car accident, that driver can be held financially responsible for his actions. If it can be proven the motorist was speeding, texting while driving, or knowingly disregarding traffic laws, for example, he would be determined to be at fault for the crash and therefore, his insurance company…

Imagine what our offices, hotel rooms, and shopping centers would look like without the behind-the-scenes work of custodians, housekeepers, and janitors. These employees clean, disinfect, repair, and maintain public and private spaces every day, and many people aren’t aware of the high rates of illness and injury they suffer due to the nature of their…

DO YOU REALLY KNOW  WHAT IS INVOLVED IN HOSTING THAT PARTY? CRIMINAL SOCIAL HOST LAWS IN KANSAS AND MISSOURI   As your children reach adolescence, you may find an increased desire on their part to have a party at your home involving their friends and classmates. Although this might be fun for your child, you…

Many people are happy to sip their margaritas and mojitos without a thought for the people who made them. The truth is that bartending is a very demanding job, with all of the risks of working in an industrial kitchen…but with only four or five feet of space to work in. Get Your Free Workers’…

The day has finally arrived: you and your family are moving into your first house. The days of living in an apartment are long gone, and you’re throwing things into boxes hand over fist, ready to start living in suburbia. Your kids can have their own rooms, ride their bikes on the small neighborhood streets,…

Bullying occurs when one or more people repeatedly do or say hurtful things to another person who cannot defend himself or herself. Bullying may involve repeated teasing, verbal abuse and insults, offensive comments, cyber abuse, the spreading of rumors, or physical injury. Bullying is happening right under our noses, with devastating consequences, throughout Missouri and…

You know to give all large trucks a wide berth when you see them on the highway. Semis are a common sight during your morning commute on I-70, and you’ve heard plenty of horror stories about drivers who take risks despite hauling thousands of pounds of cargo. But what if that cargo is a load…

There is no doubt that car fire collisions in Kansas City are one of the most potentially severe types of car crashes in Kansas City. They can cause very serious injuries, smoke inhalation and burns, death, and extensive damage to property. Most people don’t know the most likely causes of car fires. Education is important…