You’ve been in an auto accident, and the other driver was clearly at-fault for the wreck – but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’ll be 100% responsible for your losses. When assigning legal and financial responsibility for an accident and subsequent losses,...
Auto Accident
Poor road safety conditions can also cause a serious car accident
After a car accident, the people involved and the police want to figure out which driver (or drivers) was responsible. Sometimes, another factor contributed to the wreck: unsafe road conditions at the crash site. No matter how carefully someone is driving, they may...
4 ways to reduce driver fatigue
Driving requires you to be alert, yet, sitting down motionless does not help you stay alert. Hence the roads are full of drivers descending into a state of slumber. Commercial drivers spend more time sitting behind the wheel than most, hence are among the most likely...
How does the concept of crashworthiness play into an auto defect case?
Many of us have seen footage on the news that shows either automakers or government regulators sending vehicles filled with crash dummies careening in the direction of inanimate objects. These parties have one primary goal when performing these tests: They want to...
What victims should know about auto accident settlement offers
Accessing money after a violent car or automobile accident can be difficult for some victims. Depending on their financial situation, they may not have the savings or reserves to easily live off while they recover. Some Kansas City residents may struggle to pay their...
Six steps to take if you are involved in a car accident
Being in a car accident is something no one imagines will happen to them until it does. Whether it is during your daily commute or on an extended road trip, the chance that a reckless driver will strike you is always there. The following are six steps to take if you...
Fire truck accident injures three
Even though people know they need to get out of the way when they hear a fire truck’s siren, sometimes events take on a life of their own. That is what happened a few days ago, when a fire truck struck two passenger cars at an intersection in Kansas City, Missouri....
Spike in fatal auto accidents in Kansas City causes concern
Auto accidents are an unfortunate reality in Kansas City. People are frequently injured and lose their lives in these crashes. Legislators and law enforcement do what they can to reduce these accidents by encouraging drivers to operate their vehicles safely and obey...
Teacher, 24, hospitalized after hit-and-run auto accident
In Kansas City and throughout Missouri, it is important to be aware of the potential dangers when on the road. Even drivers who make sure they behave in a safe and predictable manner can be vulnerable to the recklessness and negligence of other drivers. For example,...
Woman rear-ended, hurt in hit-and-run auto accident
Any auto accident in Kansas City can cause severe injuries and long-term problems. If it is a rear-end crash, the people in the vehicle that was hit from behind are especially vulnerable. These accidents are made worse when the vehicle that caused the collision flees...