Posts by James Roswold
How 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…
Read MoreIs Drunk Driving a Problem in Missouri and Kansas
If you obey the law and don’t drive after consuming alcohol, you may not realize the risk you and your family face from drunk drivers. Unfortunately, intoxicated motorists cause accident victims in Kansas and Missouri to suffer catastrophic injuries or death. How Bad Is the Problem of Drunk Driving Accidents? While there have been many…
Read MoreK-32 Accident In Leavenworth County Leaves Three Dead
A three-car accident leaves three people dead in an accident Sunday in Leavenworth County, Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), a vehicle driven by Mathew Nuzik was attempting to pass another car, when his vehicle hit another car head-on. Nuzik and the passengers in the other vehicle, Daniel Henry and Stephanie Conn were…
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 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 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 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,…
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