Car Accidents
Drivers Are More Tired Than They Realize – or Admit
Driving while tired is a dangerous behavior that can have severe consequences for both the driver and others on our Kansas City, Missouri, roads. Despite its potential risks, many drivers underestimate their level of tiredness or choose to ignore it altogether. Because drivers are often more tired than they realize or admit, acknowledging and addressing…
Read MoreComplex Regional Pain Syndrome After a Car Accident
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is an inflammatory condition that generally develops after a traumatic nerve injury. Symptoms are debilitating, causing persistent and intense pain for an extended time. It is not clear why some people develop CRPS while others with similar injuries do not. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) in more…
Read MoreWhy You Should See a Doctor After Your Car Accident
After being in a car accident, many people think that no pain, or only mild pain means they do not need to see a doctor. Of course, they are likely to seek medical treatment immediately if they see a bone sticking out of their arm, have a piece of debris poking out of their leg,…
Read MoreSpine and Neck Injuries From Car Accidents
Car accidents can leave a person with lasting and traumatic physical and emotional effects. In addition to the potential financial instability that can result from a serious accident, injuries sustained in a collision can also have long-term consequences on one’s health and well-being. Of all the injuries resulting from car accidents, however, neck and spine…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do at the Scene of a Car Accident?
Car accidents can be sudden and disorienting, leaving you feeling jarred and full of adrenaline. One moment you’re driving, and the next you’re experiencing the force of several tons of metal colliding with your vehicle. In the initial moments following a crash, it’s crucial to try to remain calm and reorient yourself. If you find…
Read MoreCar Accident Fatalities in Missouri and Kansas Are Rising
Car accidents are an unfortunate part of life, and millions occur on US roadways each year, leading to injuries and sometimes fatalities. Here in Kansas and Missouri, highway deaths are on the increase. Missouri accident statistics According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 35,766 fatal collisions occurred in the US in 2020, resulting…
Read MoreHow 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 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…
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