Our metro area is a major traffic artery, located at the center of the U.S., with thousands of local and non-local vehicles on the road at any given time. As a result, driving in Kansas City can be a headache, or all too often, catastrophic. The dangers of driving in...
Month: June 2020
5 tips for after an accident
It is a virtual certainty that a vehicle collision will come as a surprise to those involved. In these situations, emotions can run hot and people can become enraged about negligence, injuries, property damage or their potential future financial struggles. There are...
How prevalent is distracted driving?
The problem of distracted driving has been debated on the state and national level for several years now, but particularly with the rise in ownership and use of the ever-present “smartphone.” Most of our readers in Missouri are probably quite familiar with some of the...
Depressed physicians may be at an increased risk of medical malpractice
When a Kansas City area resident goes to the doctor, they believe their doctor will do a good job listening to their patient and offering solutions for their ailments. Most of the time, the relationship that exists between doctor and patient is trusted and...
Infection control problems have plagued Missouri nursing homes
Many Kansas City area residents have had to make the agonizing decision to place their loved one in a skilled nursing facility. Many times, an older or a disabled person comes to the point where they are no longer able to take care of themselves. In these situations,...
What should you NOT say after a car accident?
Most drivers in the Kansas City area will be involved in at least one car accident in their driving career. Most of the time these accidents are just minor fender benders. But occasionally a serious car accident occurs. Regardless of how serious the car accident is,...
Kansas City police officer causes serious accident
Kansas City area residents understand they take a risk every time they drive their car. There are many hazards a driver can encounter while they are on our area roads, many of them caused by negligent drivers. No one expects they are going to be involved in a serious...