Last week there was a two-vehicle collision that left one person hospitalized. The worst part about the incident is that one of the drivers fled the scene of the accident. The incident happened on February 3 at the bottom of the exit ramp to Blue Ridge Boulevard. The...
Things To Remember After A Vehicle Accident
Getting into a vehicle accident is not something anyone wants to think about, but there are some things you can do in the aftermath of a crash that will make it easier to get the insurance settlement you deserve. First, we want to look at the vehicle accident...
Missouri Work Injuries Paint An Interesting Picture
We have the latest numbers from the Department of Labor in Missouri and we want to talk about what they tell us. According to their site,the occupations with the most injuries and illnesses in the state are: Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers Heavy and...
Missouri May See New Laws Regarding Texting And Driving
Did you know that Missouri is one of the only states that does not have a ban on texting for all drivers? Right now, if you are over 21-years-old, you can text and drive and not get a ticket. However, that may change this year. The Missouri Department of...
Repetitive Stress Injuries Are Serious Problems
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about work injuries? You probably think about falls, tool mishaps, knife cuts, or other obvious traumas. Those injuries certainly do happen, and there are certain industries that are more dangerous for workers...
Hurt On Someone Else’s Property? Follow Some Basic Steps
We know that the last thing on your mind when you head out somewhere is that you may get injured. Who wants to be on the lookout every time they walk into the store or even someone else’s private home? Think about the places you go during the week: bank, grocery...
Are The City Streets Becoming Safer?
The year’s 85th fatality in Kansas City came the day after Christmas when a motorcyclist was run over and killed in Northland. That number sounds high, but it is lower than 2017’s total fatality count of 100. In fact, that is a fairly significant drop from just one...
Mother Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit For $2.3 Million
In January of 2017, police responded to a report that a teenager in a home was making suicidal comments on social media. You may remember this story because it happened in nearby Overland Park. Law enforcement officers have a tough job and are usually ready to respond...
Icy and Slippery Roads in Kansas City: Can You Sue the Local Government For Failure to Clean Snow and Ice?
You may want to avoid commuting to and from work on your own vehicle and, instead, resort to using public transportation this week. As icy, snow-covered roads prompt authorities to close schools and roads as well as cancel many activities and events in the area...
Federal and State Trucking Regulations in Kansas City and Missouri: Everything You Need to Know
If you have not seen a single truck accident on your way to or from work in Kansas City, consider it an extraordinary day. While this is obviously an exaggeration, it is a fact that there is a large number of truck accidents in Kansas City, which is considered one of...