Posts by James Roswold
Reckless 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 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 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 MoreHigh Speed Car Chase On K-10 Highway Ends in Woman’s Arrest
Another high speed car chase in Kansas City ends in arrest. In this case, a woman who was pulled over in rural Johnson County, attempted to hit a sheriff deputy with her car and then led authorities on a chase through Johnson County and into Douglas County where the 38-year-old woman was arrested. The situation…
Read MoreHigh Speed Police Chase Ends in Crash in Lenexa Kansas
Minor injuries were reported from a car crash that was the result of a high speed chase through Lenexa, Kansas on Thursday night. The suspect suffered minor personal injuries when his vehicle crashed at 101st and Santa Fe Trail in Lenexa when police set up stop sticks, bringing the Kansas City area chase to an…
Read MoreHit And Run Crashes In Kansas and Missouri
It’s perfectly normal to be scared when you’re in a car accident, especially if you caused the crash. Thoughts of other infractions, insurance rates skyrocketing, and other concerns probably flash through your mind. However, it’s never acceptable to leave the scene of an accident, no matter how scared you are. Not only does this put…
Read MoreHow Deadly Pedestrian Accidents Happen in Kansas City
2017 is shaping up to be a deadly year for pedestrians in Kansas City. In June, a man trying to cross I-670 at Genessee Street at night was struck by multiple vehicles and killed. His was the ninth pedestrian death in the city this year, making the first six months of 2017 three times deadlier…
Read MoreHow Effective Are Texting and Driving Laws
Missouri has some of the most lenient distracted driving laws in the country. For example, texting while driving is only illegal for drivers under the age of 21 and for commercial drivers. All other drivers are allowed to compose, read, and send text messages while driving as well as use handheld phones for talking. Despite…
Read MoreHow Pets As Passengers Can Cause Car Accidents
At the risk of ruining the fun for pet owners and pets alike, we’d like to offer a warning about the potential dangers of dogs as passengers. Many of us have dogs who beg to go along for the ride, even when we’re not going anywhere fun. Some of us do it to lessen the…
Read MoreIntracranial Hematomas Caused in Car Accidents
If you suffered a blow to your head in a car accident, the result may be a life-altering intracranial hematoma, or blood clot. A hematoma is caused by bleeding on the brain and blood collection within the skull. In some cases, a serious hematoma can lead to permanent damage to brain tissue—or death. Hematomas Caused…
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