Posts by James Roswold
Fatal Car Crash Near Swope Park Kansas City
A routine traffic stop for speeding ended with a fatal car accident in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday. Police say they stopped the driver at Gregory Boulevard and Brooklyn Avenue in south Kansas City, Missouri, but once the on scene officer approached the vehicle the driver sped away, leading a brief chase. However, pursuing police…
Read MoreFactors to Consider When Settling a Workers’ Comp Case
No matter where you work, there’s a possibility that you’ll suffer an on-the-job injury or illness. While some professions, such as construction and custodial work, carry more risk than others, you can fall, get caught in machinery, or be exposed to a toxic substance at almost any job. When this happens in Missouri, you’re entitled…
Read MoreEaster Morning Crash in Kansas City Kills Three and Injures Two
A car crash at 67th Street and South Benton Avenue killed three people and critically injured two others around 3:30 a.m.Sunday morning in Kansas City. Police reported that the driver apparently lost control of the vehicle, sending it airborne and crashing into a tree. The tree was uprooted due to the force of the collision. …
Read MoreDrivers Are Not Always at Fault in Pedestrian Accidents
Witnessing a pedestrian being run down by a car is a frightening experience—and being that pedestrian is obviously even more terrifying. But being the driver of a car who’s following all of the rules of the road and still hits a pedestrian can be traumatic and costly if he’s also blamed for the crash. When…
Read MoreDriver Crashes Into Tree Following Short Police Chase
Grandview, MO. police got more than they bargained for when they responded to an alarm at the Grandview Alternative Middle School early Saturday morning. Two men stopped and asked officers what was happening at the school. Police asked to see the driver’s licenses of both men, when the driver took off. Because he was traveling…
Read MoreDo Drunk Drivers Survive Accidents
There’s no disputing the fact that driving while under the influence leads to horrific accidents. However, there’s a belief that a drunk driver will be more likely to walk away from the accident or survive his injuries than other victims. Unfortunately, there isn’t much information to back up this claim. The reality is that drunk…
Read MoreDeath Of Boy Ruled Accident | St. Joseph, MO. Hotel Drowning
A 3-year-old boy was found dead at a St. Joseph, Missouri water park hot tub, the apparent victim of an accidental drowning. The fatal child drowning accident happened at Ramada Inn’s Monkey Cove Water Park in St. Joseph, Missouri. The boy was under the supervision of his grandfather, who was also watching two other children,…
Read MoreDangers of Supersport Motorcycles
For many people—men and women alike—it’s been a lifelong dream to own a motorcycle. No matter how old you are when you finally take the plunge and buy your first bike, you should be aware of your limitations as a rider and the dangers of certain kinds of motorcycles. While bigger and faster may seem…
Read MoreDangers of 15-Passenger Vans | KC Accident Injury Attorneys
The nation was shocked in March 2016 by the horrific crash in Texas involving a church van and a pick-up truck that left 13 passengers in the van dead and two more seriously injured. The driver of the truck was later found to have a variety of prescription drugs as well as marijuana in his…
Read MoreDangers For Motorcycles In Highway Work Zones
We’ve all been known to let out a groan when we see the annual orange barrels appear along our route to work. Road construction seems endless across Missouri, and increased highway spending has only added to the problem for many commuters. Lower speeds, narrow roadways, and moving construction equipment make these passages dangerous for all…
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