Archive for 'Motor Vehicle Accidents' Category
May 22, 2024

The size of commercial trucks means that truck accidents can result in serious injuries and fatalities. Because of this, it is necessary to understand who may be liable. This is essential for accident victims who hope to recover damages for their injuries. In many cases, more than one party is liable for a truck accident. Some of the parties […]

May 10, 2024

Tanker trucks transport vital liquids, such as gas and milk, around the country, but this comes at a cost. These large and heavy rigs can lead to considerable hazards to other motorists and vehicle occupants on the road. One of the biggest hazards associated with tanker trucks is the liquid they carry. These tanks have […]

May 2, 2024

Missouri rain can become a real downpour, but when a storm leads to a car accident, the other driver’s insurance company might try to use the weather as an excuse. They might claim an act of God or nature caused the collision, potentially absolving the driver of any fault. But what does it mean in […]

Apr 16, 2024

Other drivers are going to make mistakes. You can limit your own errors on the road, but these drivers are always going to put you in danger. They could cause an accident that leads to severe injuries. One of the best ways to avoid getting involved in such a crash is to become a better […]

Apr 10, 2024

People who drink and drive are often habitual alcohol users. Some of them drink daily or go out every weekend and engage in binge drinking. Others may only drink at social gatherings but might choose to drive home when they are in an intoxicated state. Individuals never know when they might encounter a drunk driver. […]

Mar 24, 2024

If you ride a motorcycle, you will be only too aware of the threat drivers can pose to you. However good a rider you are, you know it would only take one moment of negligence by a driver to end your life or leave you with severe injuries. Understanding when collisions frequently occur can help […]

Mar 15, 2024

High schoolers often view the summer as the most free and fun time of the year. Being out of class for the summer means having a lot of leisure time. Teenagers sometimes get part-time jobs during the summer or spend as much time as possible with their friends. That freedom begins to disappear when young […]

Mar 15, 2024

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) resulting from car crashes are traumatic events with potentially devastating consequences. The impact of the injury largely depends on the location of the damage along the spinal cord.  Understanding a bit about SCIs, how they affect the victim and what determines the long-term outcome may help those who are dealing with this […]

Mar 13, 2024

Missouri is one of six states in the United States that does not have open container laws that apply to everyone in the vehicle. These laws are in place to prevent drivers and passengers from carrying open containers of alcohol inside their vehicles. One might think it is shocking that a state allows people to […]

Mar 5, 2024

Motorcyclists are gearing up and getting ready to ride now that warmer weather is coming. Soon, thousands of motorcycles will be sharing the road with other motorists throughout the Kansas City area and across the Midwest. As such, rather than waiting for May and Motorcycle Awareness Month, now is the perfect time for everyone to […]