Many commuters are annoyed at other drivers’ lack of adherence to common road signs. How hard is it to not turn on a red, you might ask, when the sign at the intersection clearly says so? But think for a moment what would happen if those signs were overlooked not by the drivers, but by…

In an effort to control what some legislators and insurance companies considered to be out-of-control damage awards in personal injury cases, many states have placed caps on the maximum amount a victim can be awarded in a personal injury lawsuit. As a Kansas City law firm, we represent clients in both Kansas and Missouri and,…

It’s hard to believe it started off as just another day. You were on your way to class, about to get off at Front Street, when another car suddenly brushed up against you. You were scared and shaken, but the other driver was apologetic and you were happy to be alive. You gave your statement…

The Kansas medical malpractice expert rule can be a trap for the unwary: KSA 60-3412 contains the medical malpractice expert rule as to who is qualified to render an opinion concerning the standard of care in a medical malpractice case: In any medical malpractice liability action… in which the standard of care given by a…

Every year, thousands of children show up in U.S. emergency rooms with injuries they received after playing on a trampoline.  Kansas City parents need to know the risks and dangers associated with backyard trampolines.  Trampoline safety tips are necessary knowledge for parents who own a trampoline or who are considering a trampoline purchase. According to…

Mechanics are likely to suffer rotator cuff injuries because their jobs require them to engage in repetitive overhead motions when a car is on a lift. There are four tendons that attach the muscles in the shoulder blade and ribs to the upper arm. These tendons are collectively called the rotator cuff, as they help…

Cars have long been reluctant to share the road with motorcyclists. In many cases, accidents are caused by simple negligence—such as a driver’s failure to notice a biker traveling behind him. One tragic and all-to-common result of this negligence is a driver or passenger suddenly swinging a car door open, slamming into the biker or…

Is a picture is worth a thousand words? Yes! Taking high quality photographs of the scene of your accident will help you and your attorney prove what happened during the accident. These pictures will not only help with accident reconstruction, but they can also be used for showing damages and proving liability. Here Are 7…

April is a time of renewal: flowers have begun to bloom, the snow has turned to puddles, and the grass is getting greener with each passing day. Unfortunately, the warmer weather is often a prelude to lax concentration on the roads that builds all the way through summer—especially since more and more car accidents are…

With employees working from heights, using heavy machinery, and being exposed to toxic materials, it should be no surprise that construction work is dangerous. One of biggest dangers construction workers face is being injured or killed in a crane accident. Workers can suffer long-term injuries that can take a huge financial toll on their lives…