Safety and Liability for Motorcycle Passengers
Whether you hop on a friend’s motorcycle for a one-time quick trip or you’re a regular partner on your spouse’s bike, you should be aware of your rights and responsibilities as a passenger. Passengers are just as likely to be seriously injured in a motorcycle crash as the driver, but their lack of control of…
Read MoreRoad Rage Incident In Shawnee, KS. Ends With Gun Threat
Aggressive drivers can be very dangerous. When two get together in one confrontation it can get lethal. One man learned that lesson the hard way, although it nearly cost him his life. A disagreement over who had the right of way at an intersection escalated into a road rage conflict that ended with one driver…
Read MoreResponsibilities When Riding a Motorcycle With a Passenger
The only thing more enjoyable than the open road on your motorcycle is sharing the fun with a passenger. Whether it’s a spouse, partner, or just a good buddy, carrying another person on the back of your bike can turn an exhausting road trip into a fun adventure. However, carrying a passenger also doubles the…
Read MoreReckless Driving Charges in Kansas and Missouri
Some states are very clear about what driver actions they consider to be reckless, including driving above a certain speed or passing an emergency vehicle. In most states, however, reckless driving refers more to the mental state of a driver who shows a wanton disregard for the rules of the road and exhibits behavior that…
Read MoreProtecting Food Service Workers From On-the-Job Injuries
When we dine in nice restaurants or grab take-out from a fast food place, we probably don’t give a second thought to the safety of the cooks, servers, bus boys, kitchen staff, and cashiers who take care of us. While many people are aware of the dangers construction workers or assembly line workers face, they’re…
Read MoreParent of Kansas City Drunk Driving Victim Sue Party Hosts
The parents of a young man killed in a tragic Kansas City drunk driving case that occurred on Ward Parkway are suing the hosts of a party the drunk driver attended prior to the car accident. Kelly and Kevin Riemann, the parents of Daniel Riemann, a 23-year-old Kansas City man who was killed when he…
Read MoreMulti-Car Crash In Olathe, KS | KC Accident Injury Attorneys
Wet conditions may have played a part in a multi-vehicle accident in Olathe, KS. on Sunday. If they didn’t directly contribute, they surely didn’t help matters. The accident in this case happened after 1:00 p.m on I-35 by the Old Highway 56 exit in Olathe. Three people were injured in the accident and all three…
Read MoreMotorcyclist Dies after Rear-End Crash with Police Car
Over the weekend, a man was killed in a motorcycle accident when he collided with a parked police car on a ramp near southbound U.S. 71 Highway. The fatal Kansas City motorcycle accident happened around 2 a.m Saturday morning when the motorcyclist hit the parked police cruiser on the Hickman Mills and Blue River Road…
Read MoreMotorcycle Safety Inspections Required in Missouri
The threat to motorcycle riders is very real. According to the Insurance Information Institute, nearly 5,000 motorcyclists were killed and 90,000 were injured in 2015. These crashes were often caused by other careless drivers or poor weather and road conditions, but biker deaths and injuries are also caused by factors within the rider’s control. Wearing…
Read MoreMoped and Scooter Safety in Kansas and Missouri
The popularity of mopeds and scooters continues to rise across the country, and so do the rates of accidents and fatalities. Offering an economical way to get from place to place, these slower, more stable versions of motorcycles are appealing to many people. However, it’s important that riders take the same safety precautions expected of…
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