Posts by James Roswold
Student Dead After Struck by School Bus
The community in St. Joseph, Missouri is grieving today, after a 16 year-high school student was killed in a tragic bus accident on Monday morning. The 16 year old student was crossing St. Joseph Avenue on Grand in St. Joseph, MO. at 7:30 a.m. when the bus turned the corner and hit him. He was…
Read MoreStates With Helmet Laws Have Fewer Motorcycle Deaths
At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we’re proud to stand up for the rights of motorcyclists and to represent bikers injured by the carelessness of other motorists. We’re bikers ourselves, so we understand the challenges and biases motorcyclists face out on the roads and in our courtrooms. However, after years of experience helping severely-injured bikers,…
Read MoreSemi-Truck Crash on 69 Highway Shuts Down 69 Highway
We see the devastating consequences of big rig trucking accidents on a daily basis. While the numbers indicate that trucking accidents and fatalities are down in Missouri, as well as other parts of the country, we know there is a long way to go before we can declare the roads are safe. On Sunday in…
Read MoreSemi-Truck Accident Claims Life of Truck Driver
Yesterday, a fatal trucking accident took place in Kansas City, Kansas when a semi-truck hauling orange juice drove over a guard rail and plunged from a bridge on K-32 at I-435. The driver of the truck was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the fiery crash is unknown at the time. One other…
Read MoreSafety and Liability for Motorcycle Passengers
Whether you hop on a friend’s motorcycle for a one-time quick trip or you’re a regular partner on your spouse’s bike, you should be aware of your rights and responsibilities as a passenger. Passengers are just as likely to be seriously injured in a motorcycle crash as the driver, but their lack of control of…
Read MoreRoad Rage Incident In Shawnee, KS. Ends With Gun Threat
Aggressive drivers can be very dangerous. When two get together in one confrontation it can get lethal. One man learned that lesson the hard way, although it nearly cost him his life. A disagreement over who had the right of way at an intersection escalated into a road rage conflict that ended with one driver…
Read MoreResponsibilities When Riding a Motorcycle With a Passenger
The only thing more enjoyable than the open road on your motorcycle is sharing the fun with a passenger. Whether it’s a spouse, partner, or just a good buddy, carrying another person on the back of your bike can turn an exhausting road trip into a fun adventure. However, carrying a passenger also doubles the…
Read MoreReckless Driving Charges in Kansas and Missouri
Some states are very clear about what driver actions they consider to be reckless, including driving above a certain speed or passing an emergency vehicle. In most states, however, reckless driving refers more to the mental state of a driver who shows a wanton disregard for the rules of the road and exhibits behavior that…
Read MoreProtecting Food Service Workers From On-the-Job Injuries
When we dine in nice restaurants or grab take-out from a fast food place, we probably don’t give a second thought to the safety of the cooks, servers, bus boys, kitchen staff, and cashiers who take care of us. While many people are aware of the dangers construction workers or assembly line workers face, they’re…
Read MoreParent of Kansas City Drunk Driving Victim Sue Party Hosts
The parents of a young man killed in a tragic Kansas City drunk driving case that occurred on Ward Parkway are suing the hosts of a party the drunk driver attended prior to the car accident. Kelly and Kevin Riemann, the parents of Daniel Riemann, a 23-year-old Kansas City man who was killed when he…
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