Car Accidents
How Car Accidents Cause Brain Injuries
Car accidents range in severity from a simple fender-bender to a more dangerous rollover accident. People may be quick to assume that, in a crash that did not even cause much of a dent, no serious injuries can occur. However, one should never make this assumption. For example, an individual can sustain whiplash from another…
Read MoreWorst Drivers in the Country: How Do Kansas and Missouri Rank?
As technology continues to grow, so do distractions. With the number of new cell phones, tablets, laptops, virtual reality gear, and other inventions joining the consumer market every day, it is no surprise that distracted driving is the main reason for car accidents in the nation. Other dangerous habits include driving while drowsy, aggressive and…
Read MoreIndependent Auto Shops and Right to Repair After an Accident
The way we fix cars has changed drastically, and with all changes, there are pros and cons. Cars have lots of moving parts, and when one piece breaks, it costs you time, money, and many headaches. Technology has made an impact, and now, to repair a vehicle, you need to attach a computer and run…
Read MoreWhat If My Injuries Exceed the At-fault Driver’s Policy Limits?
When you have been in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you want to make sure that the other driver is established as the at-fault driver. When the other driver is considered at-fault, it makes it easier to file a claim through their insurance company for your injuries. After you’ve been involved in a…
Read MoreWho Has the Right of Way at a Four Way Stop?
Our roads and highways are designed to prevent as many traffic accidents as possible. The use of traffic signals, stop signs, and yield signs keep traffic flowing safely – but only when motorists follow the rules. Drivers must properly yield and stop according to these signs and signals, and if they don’t, they both risk…
Read MoreUnderstanding Internal Bleeding from a Kansas City, MO Car Accident
Unless you are a medical professional or have suffered an injury yourself, it is far too easy to underestimate the severity of the trauma, simply because you do not understand it. We may not even realize we don’t understand something (especially when myths and misconceptions are commonplace in pop culture). For example, while we know…
Read MoreThe Risk of Injuries from Accidents in Warm Weather
Summer is an exciting time of year. School is out, the weather is warm, and everyone is headed to parties or ready to relax. However, summer is also the most common time for accidents. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that July specifically shows high rates of accidents, likely because of the…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Using Your High Beams in Missouri
Who among us hasn’t forgotten to turn off our high beams when we’re driving at night and another car approaches from the other direction? It is a common mistake, but one we should be aware of making. Accidents happen every year when one driver is blinded by the high beams of another car. Missouri has…
Read MoreCan I Seek Compensation for a Stop Sign Accident?
One of the first rules of the road that we learn is to stop at stop signs; after all, we see them everywhere on local roads, in parking lots, and in neighborhoods. Perhaps that is why so many drivers fail to come to a full stop at stop sign intersections. This is one of the…
Read MoreYou Can Suffer Injury in Any Motorized Vehicle
ATV riding can be one of the most fun summer activities However, those who enjoy the activity should think twice about operating one if it has been left outside in low temperatures. One of the most recent recalls this month involves the Intimidator and Mahindra utility vehicle product line. The company decided to recall the…
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