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Missouri SB 901 Proposes Harsher Punishments for Fleeing Police
Missouri legislators have introduced Senate Bill 901, which would increase punishments for acts of aggravated fleeing. Currently, attempting to drive away from Missouri law enforcement is a minor offense, legally classified as a misdemeanor. Missouri SB 901 would escalate the crime to a felony, with even harsher punishments if people were injured as a result […]
National Cleaning Week: Avoiding Household Injuries
National Cleaning Week takes place every year, starting on the last Sunday of March. This year it takes place from March 24 to 30. Organizations like the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) use the event to promote various cleaning issues, with many people undertaking their annual spring cleaning. The Kansas injury lawyers at Patterson Legal Group […]
Understanding Missouri Premises Liability Law
Property owners in Missouri have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a safe condition for visitors. This means taking steps to identify and fix potential hazards or warn visitors about them. If a visitor is injured on a property due to the owner’s negligence, they may have the right to seek compensation for […]
Take Your Family to School Week: Four Crucial Safety Tips
Take Your Family to School Week takes place from February 11-17, 2024. Organizations like the National PTA use the event to promote various safety issues. Whether you and your children drive, walk, or bike to school, it’s important to practice proper safety measures in order to avoid car wrecks, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle crashes. After […]
Burn Awareness Week: Preventing Burn Injuries at Home
Burn Awareness Week takes place during the first full week of February. Various safety organizations use the event to promote awareness and to teach people how to avoid burn injuries. The personal injury lawyers at Patterson Legal Group would like to do their part in the event. Below is a five-point safety guide filled with […]
Lane Departure Collisions and How to Prevent Them
Every time you get behind the wheel, there is always the risk of an accident and potential road hazards. Few are as immediate and terrifying as unintended lane departure collisions. These sudden swerves, whether towards the rumble strip or across into oncoming traffic, can have devastating consequences like catastrophic injuries or even death. In this […]
Kansas Highway Patrol Can No Longer Use “Kansas Two-Step”
Good news for out-of-town motorists: the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) can no longer use the “Kansas two-step” technique to question drivers and search their vehicles. According to The Associated Press (AP), U.S. District Judge Kathryn H. Vratil granted a permanent injunction against the practice. This means that motorists do not have to worry about secondary […]
Understanding Missouri’s Hands-Free Law
In an effort to reduce the number of car accidents caused by distracted driving, the Missouri General Assembly passed new laws that make the use of mobile electronic devices illegal. The law went into effect on August 28, 2023. However, a transition period is being used so that offenders will receive warnings in 2024 and […]
Home Office Safety Week: Avoiding Work-From-Home Injuries
Home Office Safety Week takes place during the second week of January. With more and more people working from home since the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more work-from-home injuries have taken place. Thankfully, these injuries are highly avoidable through proper safety measures. The personal injury lawyers at Patterson Legal Group want to support Home Office […]
5 Ways Snow Can Cause Car Crashes
Although December has been relatively warm throughout most of Kansas and Missouri, temperatures are expected to drop sharply in the near future. Additionally, the El Niño weather system adds the potential for a larger-than-normal amount of snowfall this winter. This means that there will likely be more snow car accidents and other weather-related crashes. To […]
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