Missouri Wrongful Death Law: A Comprehensive Guide to Seeking Compensation
Missouri’s wrongful death laws, which are set by RSMo § 537.080, essentially allow surviving family members of a deceased victim to file a lawsuit against a person or entity whose negligence or wrongdoing caused the fatality. A wrongful death claim seeks to hold the negligent party financially accountable for all the losses brought about by…
Read MoreMissouri Accident Report: How to Look Up and File Your Crash Report
The crash report or accident report is a document that has been completed by a Missouri governmental agency. It contains the specific details of your traffic accident. This report, commonly known as the accident report, includes the date of your crash, where it occurred and lists all the people who were involved in the crash.…
Read MoreMissouri Helmet Laws: A Guide to Your Legal Rights
Missouri has a partial helmet law (RSMo. § 302.026), under which all motorcycle riders and passengers under the age of 26 as well as anyone — regardless of age — operating with an instruction permit, must wear a helmet. Riders 26 years of age and older are exempt from wearing a helmet if they can…
Read MoreMissouri Statute of Limitations: Personal Injury Deadlines
The standard time limit to file a personal injury lawsuit in Missouri is five years from the date the injury occurred (RSMo § 516.120). This specific timeframe within which personal injury plaintiffs (injured parties) must act to file a claim and seek compensation for their losses is known as the statute of limitations. This window…
Read MoreTruck-Against-Motorcycle Crashes: Liability & Injury Risks
An accident between a commercial truck and a motorcycle is one of the most dangerous crash scenarios imaginable. When these two very different vehicles collide, it’s the motorcyclist who almost always suffers the worst injuries, or even loses their life entirely. While both commercial truck accidents and motorcycle accidents are serious on their own, combining…
Read MoreHot-Weather Tire Blowouts and Truck Crashes Around Kansas City
Summer in Kansas City, with long stretches of hot and dry weather, means more than just barbecues and baseball. It also means a greater risk on our roadways, especially for commercial trucks and unsuspecting drivers nearby. One of the biggest hazards is tire blowouts caused by heat. When a large truck’s tire fails at highway…
Read MoreInexperienced Riders in Kansas City: Training, Visibility & Risk Reduction
Riding a motorcycle here in Kansas City can be an exciting experience. However, along with these thrills comes risk, especially for new riders. At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we’ve seen far too many motorcycle accidents involving inexperienced riders whose lack of training or risky habits put them in harm’s way. Today, we want to…
Read MoreLeft-Turn Motorcycle Accidents in Kansas City: Who’s Responsible?
Riding a motorcycle in Kansas City can be a thrilling mix of freedom, speed, and scenery, but it also comes with serious risks. One of the most common and dangerous types of motorcycle crashes is the left-turn accident. These collisions happen when a car or truck makes a left turn across traffic and hits a…
Read MoreStates with Helmet Laws Have Fewer Motorcycle Deaths
Some motorcycle riders in Kansas City, MO, believe that motorcycle helmets should be worn at all times when riding, while others wholeheartedly believe that helmets should be one’s own choice or option. While we respect the opinion of everyone, research shows that states with helmet laws have fewer motorcycle deaths when compared to states without…
Read MoreMissouri Drivers Still Not Buckling Up: 63% of Deaths Unrestrained
At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we continually analyze roadway safety data to understand the causes and trends behind serious crashes in Missouri and Kansas. The latest figures from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) reveal both encouraging progress and troubling patterns. While overall fatalities declined in 2023,…
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