Posts by James Roswold
Dangers 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…
Read MoreCommon Hazards in Utility Work
Despite the important work utility workers do to ensure households have gas and power, they’re often overlooked by the general public. Unfortunately, it’s this inattention that often puts these workers at risk. We take a look at the dangers utility workers face in their daily duties to raise awareness for both the workers and others…
Read MoreCommon Defenses in Car Accident Cases
After a car crash, you may have the evidence that indicates the other driver’s responsibility is clear cut, and assume that settling your claim for injury compensation will go smoothly. Unfortunately, this may not be the case. The other motorist’s insurance company may raise these common defenses to reduce or deny your claim. 5 Typical…
Read MoreCar Crash In Overland Park, KS. Sends Two People To Hospital
The early morning commute turned dangerous for a few Kansas City drivers on Thursday morning. A two vehicle accident in Overland Park, Kansas put two people in the hospital. The accident happened at the intersection of 123rd and Blue Valley Parkway around 9:15 a.m. when a 1997 Toyota was struck by a 1995 Dodge pick…
Read MoreCar Accidents Caused by Debris in the Road
Drivers face enough hazards on the roads each day without having to worry about foreign objects scattered across the highway. Reckless or drunk drivers, weather conditions, traffic congestion, and distracted drivers can make the evening commute home or a family road trip an exercise in accident avoidance. When you add potholes, tire treads, and other…
Read MoreCar Accidents Caused by a Tire Blowout
Despite obeying all traffic laws and driving attentively and defensively, you could still cause an accident if one of your tires unexpectedly blows out. Tire blowouts are fairly common occurrences and result in nearly 11,000 collisions and 200 fatalities each year. We cover what you can do to prevent a blowout and how to react…
Read MoreCar Accident Statistics for Kansas and Missouri
While you may do everything possible to be a responsible driver and keep yourself, your family, and others on the road safe, the reality is injuries and fatalities due to vehicle accidents are on the rise. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 37,461 people were killed nationwide in deadly collisions in 2016—a 2.2…
Read MoreAre Whiplash Claims Difficult to Prove?
Possibly due to the many sitcom jokes and fraudulent claims made about whiplash injuries, they have become one of the more difficult soft-tissue injuries to prove. But whiplash is a serious condition, often requiring a lot of time and extensive physical therapy to heal. What is whiplash? Whiplash is an injury to the neck caused…
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