Car Accidents

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…

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…

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…

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…

Being involved in any car accident can be traumatizing. However, there are few accidents more grave than a T-bone accident. A T-bone accident happens when the front of one car hits the side of another, forming a T shape. These accidents can cause serious injuries, and even if you are fortunate enough to walk away…

The most important rule on the road is to follow traffic laws and drive in a safe and responsible manner. However, even if you take every precaution behind the wheel, it’s nearly impossible to protect yourself from careless, negligent, or impaired motorists. Wrong-way drivers can be especially dangerous to other people on the road, often…

The number of cars on the road dropped significantly during 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic, but study after study shows that the number of traffic fatalities continues to rise, both in Kansas City and across the country. An initiative called Vision Zero, first implemented in Europe, seeks to eliminate motor vehicle-related…

Head-on collisions are the most dangerous car accidents, often leading to severe and catastrophic injuries. In many cases, the impact of the crash is severe enough to cause a fatal injury. For those who survive these accidents, the repercussions can last a lifetime. Head-on collisions are a type of car accident when two vehicles heading in opposite…

Car accidents happen every day to people across Missouri and Kansas. Often, these accidents end up with the drivers and passengers being injured. Sometimes injuries are minor such as bruises or scrapes, small cuts or a treatable sprain. If you are lucky, those are the only injuries you sustain. However, too many people in vehicle…

Intersections require attention and cooperation between the drivers to keep them safe. Many accidents happen at intersections because someone was intentionally breaking the law or not paying attention. They’re also a common place for car accidents. In 2019, there were at least 10,180 traffic fatalities involving intersections. A complex meeting of cars, cyclists, trucks, and…