Understanding the Motivations Behind Speeding
We’ve all been guilty of putting the pedal to the metal to get to our destinations. Maybe we overslept and have to get to work, or maybe we are just too distracted to pay attention to our speed. Whatever the reason, driving above the speed limit—or driving too fast for road or weather conditions—is a…
Read MoreUnderstanding Second Injury Funds in Kansas and Missouri
Originally, Second Injury Funds (SIF) were established in many states to take some of the financial burden of workers’ compensation benefits off employers. These funds were mostly collected through surcharges on workers’ comp insurance companies and administered by state government agencies. The benefits were provided to workers who suffered an injury on the job that…
Read MoreUnderstanding Motorcycle Antilock Brakes
If you ride a motorcycle, you know you have to stay alert and be prepared to brake suddenly. Because you’re nearly invisible to other motorists, you’re often cut off by cars with distracted drivers. You’re also much more vulnerable to potholes and other obstacles in the road, so when they appear suddenly in front of…
Read MoreTwo Auto Accidents Near Miami, County Pond Kills Three, Seriously Injures Four
A fatal auto accident in Miami County, Kansas killed three people over the weekend in an accident that happened on 169 Highway in Paola, Ks. Two collisions near a pond off the highway resulted in the death of an infant and two female drivers. At least five others were hospitalized with serious injuries following the…
Read MoreThree Killed in Head-On Collison on K-32
A fatal head-on collision left three people dead after a three car accident along Kansas Highway 32on Sunday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident was caused when one of the vehicles, which was traveling east on K-32 tried to pass another car and ended up colliding head-on with a third vehicle. All…
Read MoreThe Leading Causes of Death on Construction Sites
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one in five worker deaths in 2014 occurred in the construction industry. Of those fatalities, 60 percent were caused by just four types of accidents. These accidents are known as the “fatal four” of the construction industry: falls, electrocutions, struck by object, and caught between. By…
Read MoreTeen Killed in Rollover Accident
The life of a child is so precious– and it is not uncommon for a community to rally around such popular child– such was the case with a teen boxer of KCK. The 15 year-old girl was killed in a tragic rollover car crash on I-35 near Antioch Road in Overland Park, Kansas. The recent…
Read MoreStudent Dead After Struck by School Bus
The community in St. Joseph, Missouri is grieving today, after a 16 year-high school student was killed in a tragic bus accident on Monday morning. The 16 year old student was crossing St. Joseph Avenue on Grand in St. Joseph, MO. at 7:30 a.m. when the bus turned the corner and hit him. He was…
Read MoreSemi-Truck Accident Claims Life of Truck Driver
Yesterday, a fatal trucking accident took place in Kansas City, Kansas when a semi-truck hauling orange juice drove over a guard rail and plunged from a bridge on K-32 at I-435. The driver of the truck was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the fiery crash is unknown at the time. One other…
Read MoreSafety 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…
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