Posts by James Roswold
Distracted Drivers Are a Danger to Motorcycle Riders
Distracted driving is especially dangerous for motorcyclists because they donāt have the same protection as people in cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 3,275 people died in distracted driving crashes nationwide in 2023. When a distracted driver hits a motorcycle, the results are often devastating since riders have no airbags, seatbelts,…
Read MoreKansas City Accident Injury Attorneys Settles Tragic Wrongful Death Case for $7 Million
An impaired driver struck and killed another driver, leaving a family devastated. The fatal crash never should have happened, but poor judgment and negligence ended a life in an instant, leaving the victimās loved ones searching for accountability and answers. Our firm recently reached a settlement on behalf of that family. We were able to…
Read MoreSmoking Truckers? Missouri Drug Test Laws After Kansas City Crashes
Tractor-trailers are typically some of the safest vehicles on the road. Theyāre operated by trained Commercial Driverās License (CDL) holders and are subject to strict regulation. But when theyāre in the wrong hands, they can be incredibly dangerous. When a truck and a car collide, the car and its occupants bear the brunt of the…
Read More$1.8 Million Settlement in Commercial Truck Accident Case
On November 21, 2021, a U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant was heading southbound on Interstate 35 in North Kansas City, Missouri, when a catastrophic trucking crash changed her life forever. Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys (KCAIA) handled the Sergeantās claim and secured a $1.8 million settlement that will help her as she continues to recover…
Read MoreHow to Photograph a Car Accident Scene
Cell phones have made life easier in many ways, including accident photography, which is now much more convenient. Instead of carrying a disposable camera or hoping another driver has one, using a camera on a driver’s cell phone is a great option for clear, usable photos of car crashes. However, when youāve been in a…
Read MoreWhat to Do Following a Truck Accident With an Uninsured Driver
Getting hit by a commercial truck is one of the most stressful things youāll ever experience. While a crash with another passenger vehicle can be jarring, most collisions are minor, but no accident with a tractor-trailer is minor. Injuries, vehicle damage, and financial stress can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do…
Read MoreIs Lane Splitting or Filtering Legal in Missouri?
One question that often arises when motorcyclists ride in a new state is: Are lane splitting and filtering legal? The answer isnāt quite as cut-and-dry as you may hope, and itās important for motorcyclists to understand what the law does (and does not) permit before they start riding. If youāve been injured in a motorcycle…
Read MoreMissouri Bicycle Accident Laws Explained: What Cyclists Should Know
Missouri law treats bicycles that operate on state roadways the same as other vehicles. Under RSMo Ā§ 307.188, the rights and responsibilities of a bicyclist riding on a Missouri roadway are the same as those of any other driver. However, there are a few exceptions that are made by the law. Key Takeaways: Rights and…
Read MoreRear-End Accident Fault: Missouri Laws, Exceptions and Your Rights
In most rear-end crashes in Missouri, the driver whose vehicle rear-ends another tends to bear responsibility for the damages and losses caused. This is because of a legal principle known as the ārear-end collision doctrineā rooted in state law, which creates a legal presumption against the rear driver. Missouri also follows a āpure comparative faultā…
Read MoreMissouri School Bus Laws: What Drivers Need to Know
Drivers in Missouri are required under the law to come to a stop when a school bus turns on its flashing red lights and extends its stop arm. There are few exceptions to this law, depending on the type of roadway. For a driver, understanding these rules as defined by RSMo 304.050 is important not…
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