Data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control reveal that traumatic brain injuries contribute to approximately 30% of all injury-related fatalities in this country. One reason why traumatic brain injuries are so common is that they can result from a variety of incidents ranging from light blows on the head to severe car collisions. Anyone […]
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Brain injuries often prove devastating for accident victims. These injuries also routinely lead to temporary or long-lasting disabilities. Many people focus on the trauma of the accident and the immediate medical crisis of a serious brain injury, but these injuries can also have a long-lasting impact on a person’s life and the lives of their […]
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Driving in the rain can prove deadly, particularly when other motorists fail to take adequate precautions to avoid an accident. When a collision or crash happens due to another driver’s fault in rainy conditions, you can pursue compensation for your injuries or other damages you face. Of course, in Missouri, the state is classified as […]
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Some parts of Missouri or Kansas always seem to be under construction. Main Street in Kansas City, Missouri, has been under construction for years now, and so has Wornall Road, especially in the Waldo area. A great deal of this roadwork can lead to massive delays for motorists. There are also a number of infrastructure […]
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Sideswipe collisions are unpredictable. They can result in minimal damage, but they can also lead to serious injuries. I represented a young woman several years ago who was side-swiped after another person failed to yield while driving through Meyer Circle on Ward Parkway in Kansas City, Missouri. The damage to the vehicle was moderate, and […]
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As time passes, motor vehicles incorporate a wider range of technology. While we might not have reached the point where all vehicles operate autonomously, many technological features in cars today were unheard of decades ago. While both federal and state regulations prohibit motorists from talking on their cell phones while driving, some driving behaviors still […]
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A great deal can go wrong in the aftermath of a Missouri accident, particularly if you do not utilize an accident lawyer’s assistance. Not only is there the risk that you might fall prey to certain pitfalls, but these mistakes become more costly the more serious your injuries are. If you are injured in an […]
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Both Missouri and Kansas have some historic bridges over which many motorists travel. These bridges can offer beautiful sights of the surroundings, but they are often the site of crashes that lead to serious injuries and even death. Any person who is involved in an accident on a bridge should speak with an experienced attorney […]
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Car crash injury claims are settled when opposing parties reach a mutual agreement to resolve a case without needing a jury trial. In arriving at a settlement, it is common for both parties to compromise, at least a little. Sometimes, however, insurance carriers are not agreeable to making fair offers or even any offers at […]
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Kansas is a no-fault insurance state, which means that every Kansas automobile policy requires no-fault coverage (personal injury protection benefits), pursuant to which an injured motorist can file a claim through their own policy regardless of who caused a crash. Nonetheless, if another driver has negligently caused your injuries (in both Missouri and Kansas), the […]
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