Can Dashcam Footage Help or Hurt Your Car Accident Claim?
A car accident can happen in a heartbeat, yet the fallout can drag on for months or even years. When fault is disputed, dashcam footage can feel like talking to an honest eyewitness who was riding shotgun. Missouri juries trust what they can see, and insurers know it. Ways dashcam footage can tip the scales of…
Read MoreThe Hidden Costs of a Car Accident
Most people associate car accidents with immediate and tangible costs – car repairs, deductibles, and likely a trip to the emergency room. However, the true financial effects of a car accident extend far beyond the initial expenses. There’s a whole iceberg of hidden costs lurking beneath the surface, waiting to play havoc with your budget.…
Read MoreYou CAN Afford a Car Accident Lawyer from Kansas City’s Favorite Law Firm!
A car accident can derail your entire life, emotionally and financially. When you’re dealing with injuries and missing work because of those injuries, you may see your bills piling up with no end in sight. Right about now you could use a lawyer, but many people (wrongly) believe they can’t afford an attorney and attempt…
Read MoreWhat’s My Car Crash Worth? Kansas City’s Favorite Law Firm Talks Settlement Awards
Finding out the average car accident settlement in Kansas City is easy when no one was hurt; it’s about how much property damage happened to your vehicle. But when you suffer injury, it’s an entirely different scenario. You have medical expenses, time lost from work, and other issues. In today’s blog, we want to discuss…
Read MoreSigns You Suffered a Concussion After a Motorcycle Accident
If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident and don’t feel “quite right,” chances are you experienced a mild traumatic brain injury, or a concussion. Even though it’s called a “mild” traumatic brain injury, concussions can lead to long-term complications if not treated properly. Sometimes it can take days or even weeks for concussion symptoms…
Read MoreKansas City’s Favorite Law Firm Explains How to File an Accident Report for a Car Crash
Once the dust settles in a car accident, you may be at a loss for what to do next. One of the most important things you can do, though, is file or obtain a copy of the accident report. This document will be invaluable during insurance negotiations, as well as for any potential lawsuit you…
Read MoreKansas City’s Favorite Law Firm Talks Pelvic Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists who are involved in accidents are known to experience painful, life-changing, and catastrophic injuries. One of the most serious types of injuries that they may experience is pelvic injuries, which are injuries to the area between your legs and abdomen (the hip area). When a motorcyclist suffers a pelvic injury, they will likely experience…
Read MoreAn Antilock Braking System Mandate on Motorcycles
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) filed a second petition with federal agencies, requesting that they require antilock braking systems on every new motorcycle. It has been almost a decade since the two companies first asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to mandate the antilock braking…
Read MoreKansas City’s Streets Were Deadlier Than Ever in 2023
Every year, Kansas City, MO sees more and more accidents on its highways and roadways. Unfortunately, 2023 was no different and actually broke records for having the highest number of fatalities in almost 30 years. According to National Public Radio (NPR) in Kansas City, car crash fatalities decreased around the United States, but they “took…
Read MoreWill Warning Curtains Finally Stop the Crashes at the Independence Avenue Bridge?
As many Kansas City, MO residents are likely aware, there is a specific bridge that seems to eat trucks. The bridge has developed a certain recognition, or stigma, for its continuous ability to injure truck drivers while also demolishing their tractor-trailers. That’s right; we’re talking about the famous Independence Avenue Bridge. However, the truth is…
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