Legal Risks of Posting Crash Photos on Social Media
You survive the impact, and airbag dust is still floating in the air. Your phone lights up with worried texts from friends begging for proof that you are still alive and well. Your camera opens on reflex. Breathe. That one tap on “Send” could harm your future personal injury settlement. It is simply not worth…
Read MoreWhat to Do If Your Child Is Injured on a School Bus in Missouri
Few moments are more terrifying than learning your child’s school bus has been in a crash. While school transportation is statistically safe, some parents in Kansas City and elsewhere in Missouri still face the nightmare of severe injuries after a bus accident. Immediate steps after a school bus crash Focus on safety at the scene…
Read MoreKansas City’s Most Dangerous Intersections: 2025 Update
Ninety‑seven people lost their lives on Kansas City streets in 2024, and hundreds more suffered injuries that will impact them for decades. Crash maps show the same crossroads glowing red year after year. Knowing where the danger hides is the first step toward staying out of an ambulance. This 2025 update spotlights the dangerous intersections still putting drivers,…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Concept of “Motorcycle Bias” in Accident Claims
Insurance companies and defense lawyers often try to pay less money if you are in a motorcycle accident than if you are in a car accident. They may argue that most jury members don’t ride motorcycles; they drive or ride as a passenger in a car. They’ll argue that jury members are more likely to…
Read MoreHow Cell Phone Data is Used in a Personal Injury Claim
There’s a good chance your phone knows more about your movements than your closest friend. It can track where you’ve been, who you’ve contacted, and sometimes even what you’ve said, all without you giving it much thought. But what happens when that data ends up in the midst of a personal injury lawsuit? Like it…
Read MoreHow to Get a Police Report After a Kansas City Accident
It happens fast—a loud crash, a wave of confusion, and suddenly, you’re standing on the side of the road wondering what comes next. One moment, you’re trying to get home. Next, your car is wrecked, your adrenaline is surging, and you’re being handed a small card with an incident number on it. After any Kansas…
Read MoreLeft Turn Car Accidents in Kansas City
You’re waiting at the light, blinker on, watching the oncoming cars. A quick judgment, a tap of the gas, and then an impact. It’s one of the most jarring and familiar crash scenarios in Kansas City: the dreaded left turn accident. What makes left turns so risky? And more importantly, who’s at fault when things…
Read MoreInternal Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle operators and passengers are likely to suffer very serious injuries when they collide with a car, truck, another motorcycle, or a roadside obstacle. Unlike cars and trucks, motorcycles do not provide any physical protection for riders. There’s no hood, trunk, roof, or doors to absorb the impact. Many riders suffer two collisions: the first…
Read MoreWhen to Worry About Pain After a Car Accident in Kansas City
You may walk from a car crash thinking you’re okay. You exchange insurance information, shake it off, maybe even drive yourself home. But then two days later, you can’t turn your neck, your back spasms when you sit down, or your ribs ache every time you laugh. Sound familiar? Pain after a car accident can…
Read MoreThe Impact of Road Design and Maintenance on Motorcycle Safety
Poorly designed and poorly maintained roads are dangerous for all drivers. Bad roads are especially dangerous for motorcycle riders because it’s much easier for motorcycle operators to lose control of their vehicles. Motorcycles are less stable than cars because motorcycles only have two wheels. Cars have suspension systems and other features that make them more…
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