Posts by James Roswold
Woman Killed in Three-Car Accident in Prairie Village, KS.
A three vehicle accident in Prairie Village, KS. on Thursday evening left one woman dead and two others injured. The accident in under investigation by local police. The accident occurred when a Honda Accord heading northbound on Nall Avenue hit a Mercury Sable heading eastbound on 69th from southbound Nall. A third car sitting at…
Read MoreWhy Restricting Teen Night Driving Saves Lives
Most teens cannot wait to get their driver licenses. They look forward to the ability to get themselves to and from school and part-time jobs, and they especially look forward to the freedom a license gives them to go out with friend to movies, concerts, and parties. While we remember these feelings ourselves and appreciate…
Read MoreWhy Do Single Car Crashes Happen and Who Is at Fault
It may surprise you to learn that over half of the fatal crashes in Kansas and Missouri each year involve only one car. These single-vehicle collisions are deadly because they often involve an off-road rollover or a head-on impact with a fixed object, like a tree. What caused the driver to crash often remains a…
Read MoreWhy Do Box Trucks Pose Risks to Motorists on Urban Roads
We see them all over town and may not even give them a second thought, but when an unsuspecting motorist collides with a commercial box truck, the damage can be considerable. Because there are so many of these high-sided trucks and vans on urban roads on any given day, your odds of such a collisions…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Employer Retaliates Over Workers Comp Claim
If you’re injured on the job, you’re entitled to compensation for your medical expenses and lost wages under state workers’ compensation laws. While your employer is required by law in Kansas and Missouri to carry workers’ comp insurance and to pay on valid claims, he may not be happy to do so, as it will…
Read MoreWhat Hearings Could Occur in My Workers’ Compensation Case?
If you are injured on the job and your employer does not pay you the benefits you are entitled to, you will need to file a claim for workers’ compensation. A workers’ compensation claim is a legal claim heard by an administrative judge. Like other types of litigation, there could be a number of hearings…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Motivations Behind Speeding
We’ve all been guilty of putting the pedal to the metal to get to our destinations. Maybe we overslept and have to get to work, or maybe we are just too distracted to pay attention to our speed. Whatever the reason, driving above the speed limit—or driving too fast for road or weather conditions—is a…
Read MoreUnderstanding Second Injury Funds in Kansas and Missouri
Originally, Second Injury Funds (SIF) were established in many states to take some of the financial burden of workers’ compensation benefits off employers. These funds were mostly collected through surcharges on workers’ comp insurance companies and administered by state government agencies. The benefits were provided to workers who suffered an injury on the job that…
Read MoreUnderstanding Motorcycle Antilock Brakes
If you ride a motorcycle, you know you have to stay alert and be prepared to brake suddenly. Because you’re nearly invisible to other motorists, you’re often cut off by cars with distracted drivers. You’re also much more vulnerable to potholes and other obstacles in the road, so when they appear suddenly in front of…
Read MoreTwo Auto Accidents Near Miami, County Pond Kills Three, Seriously Injures Four
A fatal auto accident in Miami County, Kansas killed three people over the weekend in an accident that happened on 169 Highway in Paola, Ks. Two collisions near a pond off the highway resulted in the death of an infant and two female drivers. At least five others were hospitalized with serious injuries following the…
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